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    AI and physics
    “The basic premise is that AI can help us do better physics, and something that is less expected is that physics can also help us understand AI better,” said Northeastern professor James Halverson.

    AI and physics have more in common than you might think.

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    Mark Williams, Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics, will assume the role of Dean of the College of Science, effective July 1, 2026.

    Mark C. Williams named Dean of the College of Science

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  • What if sensors could spot plant stress in real time? These Northeastern researchers made it happen

    What if sensors could spot plant stress in real time? These Northeastern researchers made it happen

    Researchers at the Kostas Research Institute in Burlington developed sensors that will change color to indicate issues with a plant’s health.
  • As grad student, Northeastern co-op helps Bay Area startup develop device to prevent toxic algae blooms

    As grad student, Northeastern co-op helps Bay Area startup develop device to prevent toxic algae blooms

    Amelia Langan, husky alum, helped a Bay Area start up create a device that may help prevent toxic algae from growing in ocean waters.
  • Octopus and squid pigments enhance sunscreen without harming the environment,  Northeastern researchers and company founders say

    Octopus and squid pigments enhance sunscreen without harming the environment, Northeastern researchers and company founders say

    Professor Leila Deravi and grad Camille Martin, co-founders of Seaspire, isolated anti-aging and sun protective qualities of octopus and squid