Caroline Gable

Undeclared // Class of 2026

Rethinking the cortisol awakening response: Is waking up that stressful?

Health, Psychology / /

For decades, scientists have believed that waking up triggers a surge in cortisol — a hormone that helps regulate stress, metabolism, and immune function. This phenomenon, known as the  “cortisol awakening response” (CAR) has been widely used in research on mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, and schizophrenia, as well as chronic illnesses such as […]

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Galaxy clusters: Unveiling cosmic cities with Professor Jacqueline McCleary

Space / /

Imagine an entire city in space — a sprawling metropolis of hundreds or thousands of galaxies, each containing billions of stars, planets, and black holes. These cosmic cities are known as galaxy clusters, the largest gravitationally bound structures in the universe.  To help unravel the mysteries of these enormous entities, NU Sci spoke with Professor

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The science of forest bathing: Nature’s prescription

Environment / /

In recent years, the practice of shinrin-yoku — also known as forest bathing — has garnered worldwide attention for its psychological and physiological benefits.  It is well known that spending time in nature and practicing mindfulness can each profoundly improve overall health. A growing body of research supports the idea that their convergence into a

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“Sick” of being stressed: The link between chronic stress and the immune system

Health, Psychology / /

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but when it becomes chronic, its effects can persist far beyond mere psychological discomfort. Chronic stress is characterized by prolonged exposure to physical, emotional, or environmental stressors. Unlike acute stress, which is the body’s natural response to a threat, chronic stress persists over an extended period of time

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Llamas: The unlikely hero of ecological restoration

Environment / /

Glacial retreat due to climate change is currently one of the most concerning environmental transformations. As temperatures rise, glaciers recede, unveiling vast, barren landscapes called glacial drifts. These areas, once buried beneath ice, pose unique ecological challenges for the establishment and sustainment of life. However, recent research has revealed a surprising ally in the race

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Beyond relief: The neurobiology of MDMA therapy and its implications for mental health

Health / /

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that has long eluded easy treatment solutions due to its common comorbidity with other behavioral health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. However, a novel approach has emerged in recent years: MDMA-assisted therapy. This revolutionary treatment involves the controlled use of MDMA,

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After psychology professors advocated, Northeastern changed a course’s name. Professor Kyle Gobrogge explains why.

Psychology / /

The concept of normalcy is heavily relied upon within healthcare in order to classify and diagnose individuals who are deemed to be “abnormal.” However, the idea of abnormality may be heavily contributing to stigma within the clinical psychology field. Because of this concern, Northeastern renamed its “Abnormal Psychology” course. To discuss this topic, I sat

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