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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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AI is solving math problems that stumped humans. What comes next?
AI is making mathematical history. Experts explore how recent breakthroughs could reshape research, what people bring to the equation and why studying math still opens many doors.
These Northeastern researchers are helping move cognitive tests from the clinic to the home
Northeastern University researchers developed an app to test brain functions designed for use on smartphones and tablets that’s receiving positive results.
Love sloths? Give them some space
On International Sloth Day, a Northeastern expert explains how to help these famously chill animals hang in there.
The Northeastern graduate solving the “Frizzle problem” for women teaching science on screen
Sophie Shrand has spent more than a decade educating the next generation of STEM students through engaging, comedic television shows.
How Northeastern is helping shellfishers and diners of a New England speciality
“The soft-shell clam has been a staple fishery in New England for generations,” said David Kimbro, associate professor of marine and environmental sciences at Northeastern.
What a worm’s brain can teach us about sex differences in the nervous system
Ever wonder what goes on inside the brain of a worm? Northeastern University researchers have opened up that can of worms.
How do you clean a giant ship? This Northeastern student is building robots that do it
Barnacles, algae and other marine hitchhikers cost the shipping industry billions. Northeastern student Timothy Wong spent his co-op helping develop a high-tech solution.
Could a molecular ZIP code unlock treatments for currently untreatable diseases?
Northeastern researchers are designing tiny molecular bottlebrushes to help medicine reach the right tissues.
New to Boston? Meet your new favorite club
The fourth annual event, organized by the Student Leadership Council, brought 596 students together with 43 College of Science student organizations.
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.
The student combining theater and psychology to support homeless youth in the Bay Area
While the arts alone cannot solve homelessness, Northeastern student Rachel Oppong said they provide a place for people to be seen as more than their circumstances.
The sights and sounds of Northeastern Oakland’s resident bird species
Learn about 10 of the most unique bird species on Northeastern’s Oakland campus and listen to the songs that make up its natural soundtrack.