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Octopus maps encourage conspiratorial thinking, Northeastern research shows
A historical political cartoon map titled 'IL CALAMARO O PESCE DIAVOLO PRUSSIANO". The map depicts Prussia as a large dark octopus with multiple tentacles spreading across Central and Eastern Europe. The map includes Italian text and appears to be anti-Prussian propaganda.

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Octopus maps encourage conspiratorial thinking, Northeastern research shows

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Why is Gen Z more religious than previous generations?
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Why is Gen Z more religious than previous generations?

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Mixed-race South Africans build cultural identity through musical groups, Northeastern research shows
A person wearing a bedazzled green shirt and a hat with a green and pink feather on top dancing in front of a group of people wearing pink matching outfits.

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Mixed-race South Africans build cultural identity through musical groups, Northeastern research shows

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How to remember a monarch? Experts examine the options for Queen Elizabeth II’s national memorial
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How to remember a monarch? Experts examine the options for Queen Elizabeth II’s national memorial

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Female entrepreneurs have an advantage when it comes to funding social enterprises, new Northeastern research finds
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Female entrepreneurs have an advantage when it comes to funding social enterprises, new Northeastern research finds

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Why ‘theopolitics’ and not nationality is likely to decide the next pope
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Why ‘theopolitics’ and not nationality is likely to decide the next pope

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How do friends impact youth non-suicidal self-injury? Northeastern researcher explains
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How do friends impact youth non-suicidal self-injury? Northeastern researcher explains

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What’s behind the US birth rate decline? Experts say it’s not just personal choice
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What’s behind the US birth rate decline? Experts say it’s not just personal choice

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Taking a break from Facebook and Instagram can boost emotional well-being, research finds
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Taking a break from Facebook and Instagram can boost emotional well-being, research finds

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This Northeastern professor wants to redefine what it means to be creative
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This Northeastern professor wants to redefine what it means to be creative

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After 40-plus years in journalism, this Northeastern grad is back leading a local newsroom in the age of news deserts
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After 40-plus years in journalism, this Northeastern grad is back leading a local newsroom in the age of news deserts

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How should you approach screen time with your child? Northeastern students create parental guides with help from ‘Bluey’ and ‘Carmen Sandiego’
A screen capture of the cartoon dogs in a living room from the TV show 'Bluey'.

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How should you approach screen time with your child? Northeastern students create parental guides with help from ‘Bluey’ and ‘Carmen Sandiego’

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