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New research by Northeastern neuroscientists Lisa Feldman Barrett shows that interpreting a person’s facial expression can’t be done in a vacuum; it depends on the context.

You can’t determine emotion from someone’s facial movements–and neither can AI

by Molly Callahan
Child is held by parent while getting vaccinated

Here’s why parents are hesitant about vaccinating their kids

by Peter Ramjug

What fonts are used in political campaigns?

by Peter Ramjug
A proliferation of Airbnbs, or similar short-term rentals, in a neighborhood contributes to higher rates of crime in the area, according to a new study by two Northeastern researchers.

When Airbnbs increase in a neighborhood, so does crime. Here’s why.

by Molly Callahan

The myths and the realities of mass shootings in the US today

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A person in Kenya receives the COVID-19 vaccine.

Why has Africa suffered fewer COVID-19 deaths than predicted?

by Ian Thomsen

COVID-19 can affect the blood. Its spike protein may be the culprit.

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Students with autism get a new tool for independence: A smartwatch

by Emily Arntsen

Testing medical protective gear is the perfect job for robots–but not without the help of humans. 

by Roberto Molar Candanosa

The untold stories of 123 Black people killed by white police officers in one Alabama county

by Ian Thomsen

The research is clear: White people are not more likely than Black people to be killed by police.

by Ian Thomsen

How to make a homemade mask that is as good as an N95

by Roberto Molar Candanosa