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Millions of research papers are published in a year. How do scientists keep up?
Keeping up with the latest developments in their field is a challenge for researchers at all points of their careers, but it especially affects early-career scientists, as they also have to read the many papers that represent the foundation of their field.
April 26, 2022
Are we part of nature, or separate from it? How you answer matters.
Recent research by John Coley reveals that decreasing the psychological distance between a person and the environment increases their likeliness to want to take care of it.
April 07, 2022
A Guide to Mindful Meditation
Aaron Daniels, psychology professor and mindfulness fellow at Northeastern, explains how meditation can lead to living life more intentionally, and how it’s benefited him on his own personal journey.
March 30, 2022
Stunned students protest Russian invasion of Ukraine
Northeastern’s Ukraine Cultural Club, led by Deanna Zawadiwsky, a fourth-year psychology and economics major, met on Centennial Common to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
March 03, 2022
Tom Brady without football: A look at the psychology of a retiring athlete
Grayson Kimball, a professor of psychology, comments on the recent retirement announcement from Tom Brady.
February 03, 2022
Four Northeastern Professors Earn Their Place on 2021’s List of “Highly Cited Researchers”
Recognizing the groundbreaking research of four faculty members who have been named on 2021's list of "Highly Cited Researchers."
January 05, 2022
Why would someone fake a hate crime?
Hilmar von Strunck examines the psychology behind the recent case of actor Jussie Smollett.
January 05, 2022
The best way to get back to normal after devastating tornadoes? Just start somewhere.
As residents in America’s heartland grapple with grief and devastation following Friday’s tornado outbreak, shaken survivors may find small steps to recovery come from a return to simple routine, such as a visit to the dog park or a chance to bring the kids ice skating, says Daniel Aldrich, a Northeastern professor who studies post-disaster […]
December 15, 2021
Stress tips during finals week
Northeastern shares tips with the student community on how to relieve stress during finals.
December 13, 2021
Exp Mag: Riding the big wave with an inflatable safety vest
Grayson Kimball, a mental performance coach and psychology lecturer at Northeastern University comments on athlete's risk perception.
December 02, 2021
College of Science Connects: The Plastic Brain; Injury and Repair
COS Connects YouTube feauturing psychology professors Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli and Craig Ferris.
October 26, 2021
Declaration of mental health ‘emergency’ among children and teens brings calls for more early intervention
A nationwide mental health 'emergency' has been declared as a result of rising rates of mental health problems among the youth.
October 26, 2021
Babies respond to sign language. What does that tell us about human nature?
Iris Berent's new research uncovers that infants are born with the ability to learn language, speech and sign.
October 13, 2021
David DeSteno believes science can learn from religion
Psychology professor, David DeSteno explains how science has been able to highlight the benefits that organized religion provides.
October 12, 2021