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Contrary to the prevailing scientific wisdom, the fear of heights, the fear of spiders, and the fear of “social threats” activate different areas of the brain, researchers find.

19 months ago news.northeastern.edu brain psychology

In emerging adulthood, the process of deidentification is vital for twins to establish autonomy and personal distinctiveness while remaining connected.

19 months ago news.northeastern.edu psychology

Researchers design a barnacle-inspired synthetic polymer and find that the material can loosen bacteria from their moorings, including human tissue and industrial pipes

19 months ago news.northeastern.edu

In India, criminal politicians increase crime, including crime against women, researcher finds

20 months ago news.northeastern.edu economic

Researchers find one core element of storytelling — narrative reversals — helps predict a story’s success with audiences.

20 months ago news.northeastern.edu psychology

Wireless gear shifting systems on bikes can be hacked, new study finds

21 months ago news.northeastern.edu

Exploring the ecosystems of farms, researchers developed a framework to help better understand the impact of alternate bearing — a pattern of fruit and nut trees producing high yields one year…

20 months ago news.northeastern.edu environment

Public trust in physicians and hospitals has plummeted since the COVID-19 pandemic, going from 71.5% in April 2020 to 40.1% in January 2024.

21 months ago news.northeastern.edu covid health

New insight into antibody shows how it could offer sweeping protection against evolving SARS-CoV-2 virus

21 months ago news.northeastern.edu medicine

Octopus and squid pigments enhance sunscreen without harming the environment, researchers find

21 months ago news.northeastern.edu chemistry