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ShotSpotter improves detection and response to gunfire, but doesn’t reduce crime, Northeastern research finds
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ShotSpotter improves detection and response to gunfire, but doesn’t reduce crime, Northeastern research finds

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Desert locusts’ jaws sharpen themselves, Northeastern materials scientist discovers
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Desert locusts’ jaws sharpen themselves, Northeastern materials scientist discovers

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How do birds communicate? Northeastern network science models are opening up new possibilities for experts
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How do birds communicate? Northeastern network science models are opening up new possibilities for experts

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Northeastern researcher creates AI tools that help gig workers solve problems
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Northeastern researcher creates AI tools that help gig workers solve problems

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A biological trigger of early puberty is uncovered by Northeastern scientists
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A biological trigger of early puberty is uncovered by Northeastern scientists

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Will robotaxis ever go mainstream? Self-driving companies have made advancements, but technology is still lacking, expert says
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Will robotaxis ever go mainstream? Self-driving companies have made advancements, but technology is still lacking, expert says

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What is ‘marine snow’? And how do microplastics slow the rate at which carbon is pulled from the sea surface to the depths?
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What is ‘marine snow’? And how do microplastics slow the rate at which carbon is pulled from the sea surface to the depths?

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Researchers are translating ‘whale-speak’ — accents included — and this Northeastern network scientist is leading the way
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Researchers are translating ‘whale-speak’ — accents included — and this Northeastern network scientist is leading the way

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What is net neutrality? And why it’s vital to the future of the internet, Northeastern computer scientist explains
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What is net neutrality? And why it’s vital to the future of the internet, Northeastern computer scientist explains

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Our brains trick us into thinking consciousness can reside outside the body, new Northeastern research proves
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Our brains trick us into thinking consciousness can reside outside the body, new Northeastern research proves

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How the man behind the UK’s answer to Silicon Valley found a home at Northeastern’s London startup hub
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How the man behind the UK’s answer to Silicon Valley found a home at Northeastern’s London startup hub

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Can robots be used to extract ice on the moon? This NASA research fellow from Northeastern wants to find out
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Can robots be used to extract ice on the moon? This NASA research fellow from Northeastern wants to find out

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