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Social Sciences Jul 13, 2026

Netflix's 'Heartstopper' sparked global book-buying boom, study finds

A Netflix adaptation helped transform "Heartstopper" from a popular graphic novel into a global mainstream publishing success, according to new research from The University of Manchester and Princeton University.

Space Exploration Jun 2, 2026

For satellites as small as a briefcase, getting around in space just got a whole lot easier

MIT engineers are testing a new propulsion system that combines the power and speed of conventional chemical thrusters with the precision and fuel-efficiency of electrical thrusters. The system could enable the design of ...

Astronomy Feb 24, 2026

Surprise solar eruptions on sun's far side validate new forecasting method

A team of scientists from around the world has created the first system that can predict when and where extremely powerful solar storms, called superflares, are most likely to happen. These storms can disrupt power grids, ...

Social Sciences Dec 9, 2025

New study charts how cartel violence increases risks for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border

As the U.S. government turns its attention to drug cartels in Mexico, new research from the University of California, Davis, suggests that violent competition among criminal organizations increases the risks migrants face ...

Earth Sciences Jun 16, 2025

The hidden crisis: Groundwater quality in the Philippines and why it matters

A new study found that land use (agricultural or forested) and the season (wet or dry) significantly impact groundwater quality, but in different ways.

Ecology Jun 4, 2025

New tool defines more precisely which areas to prioritize in environmental conservation plans

A new prediction method was tested with satellite remote sensing and species distribution data over 20 years in Andalusia, making possible the development of more dynamic and integrative conservation area prioritization indicators.

Economics & Business Mar 12, 2025

Pennsylvania's mushroom industry faces urgent labor shortage—latest immigration policies will likely make it worse

"I had never worked with mushrooms before," Luis said, reflecting on his time in Chester County's mushroom industry. "But my family has always worked in agriculture, so I like it. I'm used to hard work."

Evolution Mar 10, 2025

Shells of their former selves: How sea snails have adapted to invasive predators

Over the past two decades, the Gulf of Maine has become a popular landing spot for invasive species from across the world, says Geoffrey Trussell, an evolutionary biologist and professor at Northeastern University's Marine ...

Economics & Business Jan 29, 2025

In this architecture class, students tackle gentrification in Boston's Chinatown

The site of what is now the Metropolitan apartment complex on Oak Street in Boston has been at the heart of community life in the city's Chinatown neighborhood for nearly a century. A hub for the city's immigrants, it was ...

Social Sciences Dec 19, 2024

Online program helps siblings fight less, bond more, study finds

Siblings between the ages of 4 and 8 can have up to eight fights an hour, Northeastern University psychology professor Laurie Kramer says. If you don't live with children this age, that stat may seem a tad dramatic; if you ...

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