Northeastern Summer Jobs Program Honors WSJ Columnist
For 15 years, Jonathan Clements wrote a column in the Wall Street Journal extolling the virtues of investing…
Wooden walls can withstand 100 kilonewtons of pressure, research finds
Swiss researchers have overturned the assumption that windowed timber walls offer no structural support after they proved that…
Shared tool developed for quantum and supercomputer systems
Quantum computers are a key emerging technology, particularly for specific kinds of problems that require enormous computing power.…
Does eating broccoli help prevent colon cancer? Here’s the truth.
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German scientists debunk 200-year-old theory on why ice is slippery
Researchers in Germany have challenged a 200-year-old assumption and revealed that pressure and friction are not responsible for…
New technology embeds unique genetic identifiers in engineered cells
Genetically engineered cell lines used in biomedical research have long been prone to misidentification and unauthorized use, wasting…
With charms to soothe savage back pain — Harvard Gazette
Playwright William Congreve wrote in the Restoration period that music “hath charms to soothe a savage breast.” And,…
Understanding how mRNA stability influences immune diseases
A pizza shop with 30 delivery people ought to be able to deliver a lot of pizzas –…
Scrolling your phone on the toilet? It could be having a big impact on your health
Americans spend two days a year scrolling on their phone while using the toilet, according to a recent…
First FDA-approved islet transplant at UI Health ends insulin dependence
Doctors at UI Health performed the first islet transplant with Lantidra, the only therapy approved by the U.S.…
Overprotective parenting linked to higher anxiety in first year university students
First-year undergraduates who grew up with overly cautious or controlling parents tend to experience increased anxiety when faced…
What the Future Ocean Might Look Like Amid Climate Change, Overfishing and More
Source: Halpern, et. al., Science (2025) By Delger Erdenesanaa Graphics by Mira Rojanasakul; Photographs and Video by Madeline…