The rise and fall of the Tibetan empire: how climate changes influenced a civilization
Thriving Against the Odds
The Tibetan Empire was an astonishing historical phenomenon, thriving in a region where the altitude alone would discourage most civilizations.
Its height...
How Bethesda create a galaxy of 1,000 planets in the new game Starfield
When you hear about a video game with over 1,000 planets to explore, you might think, "Wow, that's huge! But how did they make...
Job security can extend your life, new study finds
In today's working world, many people work in jobs that offer little security or benefits. These jobs might pay low wages, offer no job...
Pentagon unveils new website for reporting (and learning about) UFOs
The Pentagon has opened up a new portal on the internet for professionals to submit reports about UFOs — now officially known as unidentified...
Human-following robots can boost health aging for older adults
A study conducted by Newcastle University researchers shows that human-following robots have the potential to support the mobility and well-being of older adults.
Published in...
How Norway is teaching U.S. prisons to be more humane
Imagine not walking on grass for 20 years!
That's how long one man, stuck in solitary confinement, had to wait before setting foot in a...
What is a blue supermoon and how rare is the Aug. 30 event
There’s a blue supermoon in the astronomical forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Northeastern Global News interviewed Jacqueline McCleary, an assistant physics professor and observational cosmologist...
Think twice before trusting AI for sensitive decisions: new study raises concerns
Would you trust a computer program to give you financial or medical advice?
A recent study reveals that maybe you shouldn't—at least, not yet.
Researchers from...
The “almost retired” middle class is struggling, study finds
The middle class has often been described as the backbone of America. They're the everyday folks who have jobs, pay taxes, and take part...
Wealthiest top 10% of Americans responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, shows study
A recent study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has found that the richest 10% of Americans produce 40% of the country's greenhouse gas...