COS News
Research
“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.
Research
Formed by superheated glacial water from the last ice age, the hydrothermal vents Professor Mark Patterson studies have been bubbling beneath the fjord for centuries.
Professor receives Fulbright to explore one of the world’s most unique hydrothermal vents
Showing all results
A Northeastern immersive art project visualizes how COVID misinformation spread on social media
To some, fake news may be a tweet, a Facebook post or a url on the dark web. To Northeastern University professor Albert-László Barabási and students in the Barabási lab, fake news is hundreds of small spheres bubbling up across the walls of a darkened room, in reds, oranges, then blues and pinks, while unintelligible whispers grow louder...
Siima Kiriziya Machayo ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience
What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research? My inspiration for pursuing behavioral neuroscience is rooted in my fascination with how the brain influences every aspect of people’s lives and how this knowledge can be applied to improve human health. My middle name, my grandmother’s maiden name, is a meaningful way to honor...
Naomi Rajput ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience
What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research? My first co-op resulted in me pursuing my venture – Eden. Working as a front office administrator, I saw pain points on administrative workflows that affected physicians, admins, and patients alike. This resulted in me exploring current solutions in the space and after realizing that...
Donte Lewis ‘26, BS Cell and Molecular Biology
What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research? My passion for science ignited in high school when I was exposed to cancer research at the Ellison Institute of Medicine where I was a summer research intern. I then pursued an internship at the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) due to my interest...
Building an ecosystem of excellence at the NOBCChE Collaborative Conference
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers Collaborative Conference will be held at Northeastern and MIT on June 26-28.
Are sunscreens toxic? Here is what you need to know to protect yourself from skin cancer
The sun is out, which means it's time to protect your skin but is sunscreen toxic? Leila Deravi, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, helps answer some questions.
How to prevent tick bites: 5 expert tips for summer safety
Worried about ticks this summer? Kim Lewis, professor of biology, has some tips and tricks on how to prevent tick bites!
Richard Porter retires after 50 years of advancing math, mentoring generations at Northeastern
Richard Porter, professor of mathematics, is retiring after 50 years at Northeastern!
Is Iran’s nuclear program producing energy or developing weapons? A Northeastern expert explains the science of nuclear power
Pran Nath, Matthews Distinguished University Professor of physics, helps explain the difference between a nuclear program designed for civilian purposes and one used for military purposes.
Northeastern researchers identify proteins receptive to treating ovarian cancer
Bryan Spring, associate professor of physics, along with colleagues has identified two proteins abundant on drug-resistant ovarian cancer cells that become receptive to chemotherapy when treated with light.
Northeastern physicists honored with Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for unveiling secrets of the universe
Several Northeastern physics professor, PhD student, and researchers, where recognized in the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their research into the fundamental nature of matter at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider.
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?