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A new report from a group of Northeastern researchers explores across disciplines how biotech can ensure safe, sustainable life beyond Earth.
The key to international space cooperation is developments in biotechnology, Northeastern researchers say
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The NeuroPRISM lab, led by assistant psychology professor Stephanie Noble, makes tools that pave the way for reliable and reproducible neuroimaging of the brain.
Precise maps of the brain’s deepest corners are made possible through tools developed by these Northeastern researchers
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College of Science students participate in an entrepreneurship workshop sponsored by the Science Connects to Innovation program
On August 4, 22 Northeastern University students participated in the College of Science Entrepreneurship Workshop at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland, Massachusetts. This new program aimed to ignite a passion for entrepreneurship in College of Science students and to enhance leadership skills that are useful in all career paths.
Cannabis leads us to a revolutionary molecule for addressing pain management and opioid tolerance
Marijuana, pot, weed, mary jane, cannabis; whatever you call it or however you consume it, cannabis is treasured around the world. With the widespread legalization of medical marijuana in the United States — 38 states, three territories and the District of Columbia — there’s a buzz about it among scientists.
What is a blue supermoon and how rare is the Aug. 30 event?
There’s a blue supermoon in the astronomical forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Q&A with Janvi Choksi, MS Biotechnology
Hello everyone! I am Janvi Choksi, currently pursing Master’s Of Science in Biotechnology and my expected date to graduation is December 31st, 2024.
Monarch butterfly nowhere to be found in some state wildlife action plans, new research shows
The monarch butterfly is one of the most widely recognized and admired creatures native to North America.
New antibiotic that could treat drug-resistant infections and superbugs discovered by Northeastern microbiologist in collaboration with NovoBiotic
A new antibiotic discovered by Northeastern distinguished professor Kim Lewis could be a significant new weapon in the growing fight against drug-resistant bacterial infections.
Meet Northeastern’s new astrophysics professors who hope to shed light on dark matter and dark energy
Astronomers are pulling out all the stops: A telescope tethered to a football-stadium-sized balloon, a camera the size of an SUV and twice as heavy nestled in the Chilean mountains, a tiny blue cube filled with chilled liquid argon sitting in a Northeastern lab destined for balloon flights. And, of course, the James Webb Space Telescope.
Brothers hope new research club opens up world of opportunities to fellow students
“We came to a point of realization that the work and research that we have done at Northeastern has propelled us into many situations that we never thought possible before joining,” Dillon says.
Study aims to determine if ‘statistical learning’ can predict autistic children’s language development
For many of us, our first word was either “dada” or “mama.” A concept known as “statistical learning” likely played a role in helping us reach that milestone. Statistical learning, or SL for short, is a foundational theory of language development used to explain the process by which a person gains the understanding to detect,...
How Northeastern student-athletes become champions on field and in classroom
They averaged a 3.411 GPA this past spring while also boosting the university to a No. 11 national ranking for athletic success. “I think people may not realize the demands that are on our student-athletes and how hard they work at both of their crafts,” says Jim Madigan, Northeastern’s athletic director.
Northeastern celebrates a summer of empowering young people from underserved communities to succeed
More than 130 Boston students completed the Northeastern Youth Summer Jobs Program on Friday, filling Raytheon Amphitheater to receive certificates and congratulations, reflect on their experiences and feast on pizza and cookies.
Northeastern researcher at the forefront of global race to develop new form of clean energy
Sijia Dong, a Northeastern professor, has received a prestigious grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore algorithms for simulations on quantum computers that may further the pursuit of renewable energy sources.