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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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NASA successfully deflected an astroid. Northeastern physics professor explains how they did it
NASA scientists and engineers successfully crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid, altering the orbit of an object in space, with their Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, mission.
Northeastern co-op fulfills childhood dream by working at NASA
After discovering the wonders of outer space in middle school, Mya Karinchak, a fourth year physics student, is finally seeing her passion take flight. She's currently co-oping at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, helping NASA analyze and gather data about how solar winds impact Mars.
How quantum physicists are looking for life on exoplanets
News@Northeastern spoke to Gregory Fiete, a physics professor at Northeastern, about some of the broad applications of quantum research.
Northeastern professor and family lead camp for marginalized children in native Transylvania
Northeastern's Albert-László Barabási, professor of network science and physics, and his wife Janet Kelley, a literature and creative writing teacher at Brookline High School, led a week-long summer camp for marginalized and orphaned children in Transylvania, Romania.
‘Star Trek is not that far away.’ Grant will help develop cutting-edge quantum technology on Burlington campus
A $3.5 million grant from the state of Massachusetts will help advance the field of quantum technology, create jobs and change our lives for the better.
Why are people freaking out about the sound of a black hole?
A 34-second clip of the sound a black hole makes was released in May but picked up steam online this week. Northeastern assistant professor of physics Jonathan Blazek explains this fascinating viral video.
Researchers discover promising new catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells
Northeastern professors Sanjeev Mukerjee and Arun Bansil discuss their breakthrough research on catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells.
Has your food been chemically altered? New database of 50,000 products provides answers.
Northeastern researchers have discovered a way to outline the components of any given food, cluing us in to what our food is really made of—and what it took to get to your plate.
Advancing Women in Science 2022 Scholars
Congratulations to the five undergraduate students who have been named 2022 Advancing Women in Science Scholars!
Experts weigh-in: is Monkeypox the next COVID-19? Here’s what we know.
Cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease, are being investigated in a growing number of countries, including the United States.
Researchers discover new “unexpected” phenomenon in quantum physics of materials
Researchers at Northeastern have discovered a new quantum phenomenon in a specific class of materials, called antiferromagnetic insulators, that could yield new ways of powering “spintronic” and other technological devices of the future.
Your Google searches and tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak
People leave a trail of breadcrumbs when they navigate the digital world, offering clues about what is happening in their lives—including their health. Northeastern’s Mauricio Santillana is using machine learning algorithms to turn those clues into an early warning system for disease outbreaks.