Northeastern COS

From Ireland to Melbourne, a 20-year friendship is now driving a bold new vision for immune health. Mathematics meets immunology to predict immune disorders. @Northeastern wehi.edu.au/news/two-decad… #ImmuneHealth #ResearchInnovation #GlobalScience

Pregnancy may change how the brain processes fear. New research from Professor Rebecca Shansky and her team suggest hormonal shifts during pregnancy can soften fear memories. Read more: bit.ly/4tbJY7i #COSConnects #Psychology

🌟 Announcing your 2026 COS Celebrations Student Speakers! 🎉 Taking the stage this Saturday is: - Kai Godhwani, BS Marine Biology '26 - Susanna Ovsepian, BS Biology '26 - Andrea Bedoni, MS Biotechnology '26 🔗 #speakers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cos.northeastern.edu/college-of-sci… #COSCelebrations #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

Mitochondria are the newest longevity trend. But can “supercharging” your cells actually slow aging — or is it hype? Professor Konstantin Khrapko breaks it down. Read more: bit.ly/4rP2tx7 #COSConnects #Biology

The pandemic may be over, but health threats remain. Professor Alessandro Vespignani and his team developed new data tools to track how Americans move and interact post-COVID, improving models for future outbreaks. Read more: bit.ly/4uS0MSc #COSConnects #Physics

An icy Earth-like planet may exist. HD 137010 b orbits a Sun-like star at −90°F. Assistant Professor Jonathan Blazek says it could help us understand our origins—and if we’re alone. Read more: bit.ly/4stZ9sn #COSConnects #Astrophysics

For Brian D’Amico and Rein Kirss, chemistry doesn’t stop in the lab. The Northeastern educators combine their love of Scouting and STEM to mentor young people and inspire the next generation of scientists. Read more: bit.ly/4c3IJkB #COSConnects #Chemisty

Feeling stressed? Your immune system may play a role. Assistant Professor Emeka Okeke’s research shows neutrophils could shape how the body responds to stress and psychiatric conditions. Read more: bit.ly/4uR3UxQ #COSConnects #Biology

How accurate is the science behind Project Hail Mary? Astrophysicist Jacqueline McCleary breaks down what the film gets right — and where fiction takes over. Read more: bit.ly/4c1K0J3 #COSConnects #Astrophysics

Alien curiosity is having a moment—from pop culture to classroom discussions. In Introduction to Astronomy, Teaching Professor Stefan Kautsch challenges students to think beyond and consider: Could life exist beyond Earth? Read more: bit.ly/4tdHXaN #COSConnects #Physics

Warming Antarctic waters are putting black rockcod at risk. Researcher H. William Detrich found that fish raised in warmer conditions hatched smaller and with birth defects—a troubling sign for future populations. Read more: bit.ly/4rRRXWR #COSConnects #MarineScience

Can early childhood stress affect what we eat later in life? Research from assistant professor Brie Reid finds acute stress in infancy is linked to a higher preference for inflammatory foods in teens and young adults. Read more: bit.ly/4bao39f #COSConnects #Psychology

One month until Giving Day‼️ On April 14, we come together to support the students, research, and discoveries that define the College of Science. 🔬 Save the date. 🗓️ #NUGivingDay #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

Mental health conversations are everywhere now — from TV to TikTok. But William Sharp, teaching professor and psychologist, warns: a diagnosis should be a starting point, not your whole identity. Read more: bit.ly/3PglH0V #COSConnects #Psychology

Pro soccer passing is getting harder, shorter, and sharper. Research led by assistant teaching professor Brennan Klein analyzed 13,067 matches, showing faster gameplay and major shifts in women’s competitions. Read more: bit.ly/3MG8ZrK #COSConnects #NetworkScience

What keeps our bodies on a 24-hour schedule? Associate Teaching Professor Matthias Schlichting’s Biological Clocks course challenges students to uncover the science of circadian rhythms through experiments and critical analysis. Read more: bit.ly/3N3Tf1N #COSConnects

Ashwagandha is one of the most popular herbal supplements in the U.S. Professor Jing-Ke Weng and graduate student Erin Reynolds engineered yeast to produce its key compounds. The discovery could open new paths for medicine. Read more: bit.ly/3MTXuNn #COSConnects

Different ski events require different designs — and physics explains why. “The shape determines stability and the maneuverability of the ski,” says Teaching Professor Stefan Kautsch. Read more: bit.ly/3OYmFyQ #COSConnects #Physics

Astronauts experience the “overview effect” in space. 🌍 Aquanauts experience something similar underwater. Marine Science Center researchers call it the “underview effect”—a shift that could inspire ocean conservation. Read more: bit.ly/4uakj00 #COSConnects

A giant cube + a helium balloon + Antarctica = a new way to hunt for dark matter. Assistant Professor Tsuguo Aramaki helped send a detector into the stratosphere to search for deep-space particles, following 20+ years of work. Read more: bit.ly/4rQ7JkP #COSConnects