WBUR’s Martha Bebinger reports that starting this fall, Northeastern University will join a growing number of college campuses that are smoke-free, both inside and out. Northeastern Dean of Health Sciences Terry … read more »
Security Expert: Expect Upgrades, But ‘Were Not Going To Live In A Risk-Free World’
In All Things Considered, WBUR’s Sacha Pfeiffer spoke with Stephen Flynn, co-director of the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security at Northeastern University, about the nature of terror threats … read more »
In A Time Of Big Transitions, The Smallest Moments Pull Us Through
Laurie Edwards: Watching so much slip away from my parents made my time with my daughter that much more sacrosanct. It also made nurturing her relationship with her grandparents that … read more »
Opinion: New Diagnosis Risks ‘It’s All In Your Head’ Response To Illness
As a young woman, I was told more than once that my severe respiratory symptoms were perhaps “psychosomatic,” caused by stress or anxiety. Being sick enough to be in the … read more »
Climate Change Series: Adapting To A New Reality
Brian Helmuth is a professor in the Department of Marine and Environmental Science and the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, and directs the university’s Sustainability Science … read more »
Commentary: Mayor Menino, Out-Front Leader On Public Health
In the early 1990’s, at the height of the AIDS epidemic, there was a shortage of courage among many political leaders. That was why I was surprised when I heard … read more »
Report Is Bullish On State’s Life Sciences Investments
Based on those projections, each dollar in tax incentives awarded under the law will generate $1.66 in added tax revenue, according to the report, written by economists Barry Bluestone and … read more »
Economists Support Governor’s Tax Plan
A group of 57 local economists has signed a letter backing Governor Deval Patrick’s revenue-raising plan to fund $1.9 billion dollars’ worth of education and transport upgrades. This latest endorsement comes after … read more »
Economists Support Governor’s Tax Plan
A group of 57 local economists has signed a letter backing Governor Deval Patrick’s revenue-raising plan to fund $1.9 billion dollars’ worth of education and transport upgrades. This latest endorsement comes after … read more »
Ending Smoking?
Northeastern University law professor Richard Daynard says that the country is due for another serious anti-smoking crusade to reduce levels of smoking below 10 percent. Snuffing out the habit is … read more »
Climate Change Series: The Role Of Transportation
The transportation of people and goods from one place to another creates about one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions. Of that, 80 percent comes from cars and trucks. What are the … read more »
Beyond Awareness: The Fight Against Rare Diseases
Did you know that February 28 is Rare Disease Day? Probably not, despite the fact that more than 700,000 classified rare disorders affect nearly 30 million Americans. Whether it’s finding … read more »