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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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How do axolotls regenerate limbs and organs? This researcher has started to uncover the secret
New research by James Monaghan, professor of biology, shows that the key to axolotl limb regeneration is retinoic acid. Could this be the key to human limb regeneration in the future?
COSMOS-Web offers best glimpse of the deep universe yet, Northeastern researchers say
The COSMOS2025, an ongoing survey that makes use of NASA’s ultra-powerful James Webb Space Telescope, was released recently with work from two Northeastern researchers.
What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?
Runnels, shallow man made channels, help keep salt marshes healthy according to Jennifer Bowen, professor of marine and environmental sciences, a task that is becoming harder as sea levels continue to rise.
Northeastern professor leads global study on why some people hear better in noisy spaces
Jonathan Peelle, associate professor of psychology, worked with other researchers on a study that shows that people’s ability to detect background sounds varies from person to person, and is influenced by the noise that came before the sounds.
Northeastern’s Boston Campus Hosts Inaugural Magnetics Workshop
Northeastern University hosted the inaugural NU Cross-College Magnetics Center Workshop last week.
How a Northeastern astrophysicist fills in the blanks of the universe
Jonathan Blazek, assistant professor of physics and astrophysicist, is developing new ways to map and predict galaxies.
Plastics found to be abundant at deep-sea levels, new research reports
Aaron Stubbins, professor of marine and environmental sciences, and Northeastern researchers have discovered have uncovered a “light smog” of microplastics drifting below the surface of the world’s oceans.
Living tissues may form like avalanches, Northeastern researchers say — a discovery that could aid new treatments
Anh Nguyen, Ph. D student, and Max Bi, associate professor of physics, have observed that when subjected to sufficient stress, tissues can “suddenly and dramatically rearrange themselves,” similar to how avalanches are formed in the wild.
Northeastern scientists help detect axion quasiparticles, offering new clues to dark matter
Arun Bansil, professor of physics, and two other Northeastern researchers, worked with an international group of scientist to successfully created laboratory conditions that allowed them to observe axion quasiparticles for the first time, bringing researchers closer to understanding dark matter.
Breakthrough ALS research: Free tool from Northeastern scientists could revolutionize drug development
Professor Jeffrey Agar, chemistry and chemical biology, is working with a team to revolutionize drug development, pointing to potential breakthroughs in ALS research.
Researchers resurrect extinct gene in plants with major implications for drug development
A team led by Jing-Ke Weng, professor of chemistry, chemical biology and bioengineering, repaired a defunct gene in the coyote tobacco plant, turning back the evolutionary clock to pave a path forward for the development and discovery of new drugs.
How teens make decisions: Juliet Davidow’s research sheds light on motivation and the adolescent mind
Juliet Davidow, assistant psychology professor, has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to explore how motivated learning develops during this critical period of life.