Brain-inspired hardware that mimics the human retina could make autonomous vehicles safer, @northeasternu.bsky.social research finds.

The co-op program and global opportunities at @northeasternu.bsky.social draw a record-number of applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The black rockcod’s future could be in jeopardy due to climate change. Researchers at @northeasternu.bsky.social recently found that black rockcod raised in warmer waters hatched faster, smaller and with birth defects that could seriously impact their ability to survive. Read more:

While not completely unexpected given the skeptical reception of the #SupremeCourt justices during oral arguments, #SCOTUS's tariff ruling is nonetheless significant, @northeasternu.bsky.social experts say.

Will you need a photo ID to vote in the 2026 midterms? @northeasternu.bsky.social experts weigh in on the SAVE Act: ⤵️

In recognition of work that could “revolutionize their fields of study,” @northeasternu.bsky.social professors Soheil Behnezhad and Mona Minkara have received prestigious Sloan Foundation fellowships.

Four former @northeasternu.bsky.social hockey stars will play for gold with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. ET. 🥇

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84, was an honored guest of @northeasternu.bsky.social, where he called for civil rights and social justice as a commencement and campus speaker. His speeches and personal conversations inspired students around the country.

Monitoring main predator populations such as lions, @northeasternu.bsky.social student Ryan Sewell recently completed a co-op at Lilongwe Wildlife Trust — an organization that works to protect Malawi’s wildlife from threats such as deforestation and poaching.

This @northeasternu.bsky.social graduate student helped build the brain for the space station of tomorrow while on co-op with SpaceData Inc.

“At the end of the day, our criminal justice system must address its fatal errors, no matter how long ago they occurred,” Professor Margaret Burnham, founder and director of @crrj.bsky.social, tells @nuglobalnews.bsky.social. news.northeastern.edu/2026/02/04/t...

Is Nancy Guthrie, the mother of American news anchor Savannah Guthrie, still alive? Investigators may have to navigate deepfakes and other forms of digital deception, @northeasternu.bsky.social experts explain.

Ashwagandha, a popular supplement, is known for its effect on stress and sleep. @northeasternu.bsky.social researchers opened the door to even more life-altering benefits. Read more:

New research from @northeasternu.bsky.social looks at the legacy of Joan McCord, the noted criminologist who directed the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study from 1975 to 2004. While she faced pushback, her work in criminology could not be derailed.

In the Beanpot semifinals, @northeasternu.bsky.social will face off against Boston University at 8 p.m. on Monday night at TD Garden. 🏒 Preview the game below: ⤵️

Using NASA’s John Webb Space Telescope, researchers created the most high resolution map yet of dark matter, the virtually invisible material that makes up 80% of matter in the universe.

It’s not just Greenland. The entire Arctic region’s future is contested, @northeasternu.bsky.social experts explain.

From preparing for power outages and layering clothing to ensuring that your pup has proper booties to protect their paws, @northeasternu.bsky.social experts provide tips for staying safe this winter.

Equipped with Bunsen burners, petri dishes, cryo-freezers and more, @northeasternu.bsky.social’s Wet Lab Makerspace invites students, faculty and staff to conduct their own experiments. 🔬

From forgotten jerseys to rediscovered hockey sticks, 115 years of history was pulled from @northeasternu.bsky.social’s Matthews Arena ahead of its deconstruction, which is set to begin in February.

Recognizing @northeasternu.bsky.social professor Alessandro Vespignani’s groundbreaking contributions, the European Physical Society has presented him with its top award for helping to lay the foundation for physics models of contagion.

Commemorating the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., @northeasternu.bsky.social’s Ted Landsmark will be joined in conversation with NU graduate and @nytimes.com White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs on the Boston campus. 📅: Today 🕒: 3 p.m. 📹: Livestream ⤵️

A museum visit helped shape activist, lawyer and leader Ted Landsmark’s life trajectory. 🎨 The beloved @northeasternu.bsky.social educator explains below: ⤵️

As Iran’s internet blackout continues, @northeasternu.bsky.social experts explain how the government has the power to shut down the internet countrywide. Read more: ⤵️

In a hard-fought game, the Boston University Terriers knocked out the @northeasternu.bsky.social Huskies with an overtime power-play goal, ending the team’s bid for a fourth consecutive Beanpot championship.

Chasing its fourth consecutive Beanpot title, the @northeasternu.bsky.social women's hockey team will face off against Boston University on Tuesday night. 🏒

From housing requirements to important deadlines, here’s everything continuing @northeasternu.bsky.social students need to know about the application process for Boston campus housing.

Trump eyes Greenland — but does the US actually need it for national security? Some @northeasternu.bsky.social experts argue that a deal involving Denmark selling or ceding territory to the U.S. would be costly and unnecessary.

Starfish are dying from a mysterious disease. @northeasternu.bsky.social Ph.D. candidate Angela Jones hunts for answers. 🔬

Using the same math employed by string theorists, @northeasternu.bsky.social network scientists have solved a standing mystery about the brain’s architecture. 🧠

While early work on AI data centers in space may be ongoing, don’t expect them soon, @northeasternu.bsky.social experts say.

Fifteen years after that chance meeting over a virtual poker table, John Murray thought the final hockey game at @northeasternu.bsky.social's Matthews Arena was the perfect place to begin a new chapter with his partner, Deborah Miles.

As fishery management practices struggle to keep up with warming waters, the insights of lobstermen provide an invaluable understanding of changing dynamics, new @northeasternu.bsky.social research shows.

After capture of Nicolás Maduro, is the U.S. now at war with Venezuela — and was the move legal? @northeasternu.bsky.social experts weigh in below: ⤵️

Ten minutes of exercise before starting class can improve executive function, making problem-solving and learning easier, @northeasternu.bsky.social research reveals.

Receiving one of the highest recognitions in academia, @northeasternu.bsky.social’s Gregory Abowd and Mansoor Amiji have been elected as fellows to the National Academy of Inventors.

To help combat holiday depression, or the “holiday blues,” @northeasternu.bsky.social psychologists share insights and tips.

The AI industry has a problem: Chatbots are too nice, @northeasternu.bsky.social researchers find. news.northeastern.edu/2025/11/24/a...

Did Nick Reiner’s drug use mask longstanding mental health problems?

A team of @northeasternu.bsky.social researchers is developing an easy-to-use adaptive splint designed to stop autistic individuals from hitting themselves or others when they exhibit self-injurious behavior.

A @northeasternu.bsky.social graduate student’s search for clues leads to a stunning bacterial count off the coast of Nahant Beach in Massachusetts.

Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths were shocking not just because of their wealth and fame, but because a child allegedly killing not just one, but two parents is extremely uncommon, @northeasternu.bsky.social criminologists say.

Photographing skylines, moons and sunsets, students across @northeasternu.bsky.social’s global campuses captured the spirit of their cities.

What can babies teach us about brain development? @northeasternu.bsky.social researcher Laurel Gabard-Durnam has answers.

A glowing keyboard from @northeasternu.bsky.social’s Enabling Engineering class opens the world for this second-grader. Read the full story: news.northeastern.edu/2025/12/16/i...

The new multi-purpose athletics and recreation complex at @northeasternu.bsky.social will be fossil-fuel-free and use rainwater for the ice rink. Read more about how the building is already making history as a model of sustainability: ⤵️

To better predict New England floods, researchers at @northeasternu.bsky.social used machine learning to aggregate nearly five decades of weather data.

An 18-year-old prodigy is setting the darts world alight. Where are all his U.S. rivals?

African Americans, women, rural dwellers and less-educated people are more likely to distrust scientists due, in part, to the fact that these groups are also significantly underrepresented in scientific fields, @northeasternu.bsky.social research finds.

The 115-year-old Matthews Arena on @northeasternu.bsky.social's Boston campus is coming down to make way for a new one. Here’s how Suffolk Construction will safely take down the building in the middle of Boston.