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“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.
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Break a sweat, hear more? Early results point to a surprising link between fitness and speech perception
There’s another reason to make time for a Peloton session or squeeze in a run before work — it could be good for your hearing. Northeastern researchers found that fitness boosts speech perception in a noisy environment.
Who’s listening when you say “thank you”? It matters more than you might think
There may be more to a simple “thank you” than meets the ear. Northeastern researchers found that witnessing someone express gratitude creates a halo effect that makes observers want to interact or collaborate with them.
Grandparents, teachers and even bus drivers can build resilient kids
Scientists have spent decades studying what goes wrong in childhood. Northeastern researchers are measuring what goes right — and how those experiences can shape mental health years later.
Time2Learn, then time to sleep: evening practice may help language stick
When is the best time to practice a foreign language so your brain can cement it during sleep? Early findings by Northeastern researchers suggest studying in the evening may give learners an edge.
Can video games help personalize cognitive care for vulnerable groups?
Northeastern scientists are using video games to understand how to one day customize cognitive care for people with HIV.
Aerobic fitness may be a teller of some brain health, study suggests
Inhibitory control is the ability to suppress a response or actively ignore irrelevant distractions.
Zapping microscopic worms gives undergrads a leg up in competitive lab placements
Undergrads are utilizing their worm-zapping mastery to stand out within a competitive pool of science lab applicants in Boston.
One of the oldest psychedelics meets modern brain imaging
Mescaline is a naturally occurring chemical found in cacti, mainly peyote cacti, that are located in the Southwest United States and Mexico.
Should you join the 5 AM Club? Why hitting snooze might be better for some
The morning routine that calls for an extra-early wakeup time has been touted by many, but what do sleep experts say? Northeastern researchers caution that sleep deprivation isn’t a price worth paying.
Being inactive isn’t good for anyone. This research got people with a traumatic brain injury moving
The effects of a traumatic brain injury can worsen with physical inactivity. Professor Charles Hillman has studied how to change this.
Does an infant’s body fat relate to cognitive and motor development?
Researchers include assistant professor Laurel Gabard-Durnam are looking beyond a weight and length to inform an infant’s neurological development.
Where are the women? Researchers are on a quest for more representation in medical research
Despite constituting half the population, female subjects are still underrepresented in medical trials. At Northeastern University, a cohort of researchers including Professor Rebecca Shansky is trying to close that gender gap.