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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.
Mark C. Williams named Dean of the College of Science
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A spider in disguise puts the travel habits of wildlife in the spotlight
Wendy the wasp spider has turned up in a new neighborhood in northern England. Northeastern experts explain what sends animals packing, how climate change factors in and why newcomers don’t always get a warm welcome.
This cat is new to science. What does it take to identify a species?
A miniature leopard look-alike with no interest in domestic life helped put a new wild cat species on the scientific map. The tilcayo’s story offers a glimpse into how species are discovered and protected.
Monarch butterflies face possible extinction without more care to preserve their habitats
America’s favorite bug is fluttering to Mexico for the winter
“Super” El Niño will bring topsy-turvy weather to much of the globe
Weather anomaly could be mightiest on record.
Co-op finds conversation, commitment and community in Uganda
Zora Hynnek recently completed a co-op as a researcher with the Foundation for Sustainable Community-Based Development (FOSCOD) in Jinja, Uganda.
This student toiled in aviaries, barns and pens for his co-op
He shoveled goat poop for science.
Graduate student studies oyster genomics to preserve biodiversity
Graduate student Megha Prasad tapped into the power of AI when studying Eastern oyster genomics to uncover patterns that show what makes them thrive.
Birds in an Ecuadorian cloud forest
3,000 miles from home, incoming Northeastern University junior witnessed the untamed nature of the Andes.
Bees by the book. Can municipalities save the pollinators?
Rare bumblebee hasn’t been seen in New England for more almost two decades
New partnership gives the Fens – and Northeastern co-op students – a chance to thrive
A three-year partnership among Northeastern, the Boston Parks and Recreation department and the Lawrence and Lillian Solomon Foundation will steward the Back Bay Fens.
This project aims to rescue Oakland’s namesake tree species
As climate change threatens Oakland’s namesake tree, Northeastern has launched a transplant program to safeguard the city’s urban forest.
Northeastern researchers want to help keep New England seafood from going to China and back
The NSF Seafood Engine in New England is a collaboration of the seafood industry, tech sector, government and research partners.