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Who’s regulating the autonomous weapons systems that are changing the nature of warfare?

Who’s regulating the autonomous weapons systems that are changing the nature of warfare?

There’s little to no regulation or public debate over the use of artificial intelligence in weaponry, two Northeastern researchers found. That needs to change—and quickly, they say.

A bioengineering researcher who studies how vaping affects lung function sees a future with more blind scientists

A bioengineering researcher who studies how vaping affects lung function sees a future with more blind scientists

The research of Mona Minkara, an assistant professor of bioengineering at Northeastern, could help researchers understand how vaping affects our lung function, as well as lead to better treatments for diseases such as respiratory distress syndrome. And she’s hoping to pave the way for other blind scientists.

What’s going on in your brain when you’re scared out of your mind

What’s going on in your brain when you’re scared out of your mind

There isn’t one single circuit of brain activity that controls fear in humans. Ajay Satpute, an assistant professor of psychology at Northeastern, is mapping the neural activity that underlies fear in people, which can serve as the basis for tracing other emotions in the brain.