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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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Celebrate LGBTQIA+ People in STEM Day and Transgender Awareness Week with a Q&A
Last Friday, November 18th, was LGBTQIA+ People in STEM Day, leading to this week’s celebration of Transgender Awareness Week. We sat down with four COS members within the LGBTQIA+ People in STEM community, Naomi Trevino, Jasmyn Genchev, Savannah Swinea, and Dylan Titmuss, for a Q&A on their experience, inspirations, and resources for members of the LGBTQIA+ community in and out of the classroom.
‘We are in a much better place.’ Why experts predict a milder winter for COVID-19
The winter forecast for COVID-19 looks to be the mildest yet, say experts from Northeastern University.
The Desert Dialogue: Q&A With Caterina Wang
Caterina Wang, a recent graduate of Khoury College of Computer Science, completed her studies at Northeastern while on a Dialogue of Civilizations Program held in the desert of Israel: “SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN A HARSH DESERT ENVIRONMENT”.
Scientists have found proof of an ancient Martian ocean. It could mean we’re closer to finding life on Mars
Mars is known for its crimson, frozen terrain, but a recent discovery from a team of researchers provides new evidence that there was once an ancient ocean on the now-harsh Martian terrain.
Connecting with Excellence: Northeastern’s College of Science 2021-2022 Annual Report
Science research breaks frontiers, to reveal the unexpected and the fascinating, and toward powerful solutions. Explore the achievements of the College of Scien ce in our 2021-2022 Annual Report, "Connecting with Excellence."
Women could be at higher risk for long COVID according to new research
A team of medical professionals, clinicians, epidemiologists and political scientists recently published the results of a study that revealed new information about the prevalence of post-acute sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection, otherwise known as “long COVID.”
On STEAM Day, Northeastern professors reflect on the relationship between the arts and science
“The combination of science and technology with arts is fantastic.” Through researching the arts and collaborating with artists, Northeastern professors find creativity in their work.
Designer enzymes could revolutionize the chemical industry. Two Northeastern labs are teaming up to show how.
Mary Jo Ondrechen and Penny Beuning’s labs are joining forces to better understand how to design enzymes. These enzymes could potentially reduce the energy, heat, acidity, and overall cost of chemical reactions in the chemical industry.
Northeastern students find ‘pearls’ harvesting oysters in Maine
Co-op students at roux institute campus get real-world experience in the blue-green economy working at the Nonesuch oyster farm on the coast of maine.
How COVID-19 colliding with flu season and surge of RSV created ‘tripledemic’
Get ready for a bumpy ride, virus-wise, as autumn turns into winter this year. COVID-19 infections have run into an early flu season and an usual surge of respiratory infections in young children to create what some experts are calling a “tripledemic.” Northeastern University experts explain what is behind the triple whammy, why it’s hitting […]
Co-op Spotlight: Q&A with Chris Jurcisin, BS in Biochemistry
Chris Jurcisin is in his 3rd-year here at Northeastern and is enrolled in the biochemistry program. Learn more about Chris’ successful first co-op with a start-up pharmaceutical company here in Boston. 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Chris Jurcisin, and I am a 3rd-year biochemistry major. I chose this major because I have always been […]
Do we still need to hold onto COVID-19 vaccination cards?
Associate teaching professor of chemistry and chemical biology Jared Auclair talks about why you should still hang on to your vaccine card.