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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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Cheerleading at World Cup was like ‘giant dance party’, Northeastern student says
Behavioral neuroscience student and New England Patriots Cheerleader Lana Vogler performed before a different set of football fan at the World Cup.
Could the clean energy revolution be powered by wastewater?
Professor Damilola Daramola and doctoral student Qudus Rafiu investigated removing critical materials from wastewater.
Mark C. Williams named Dean of the College of Science
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.
Researchers say Anthropic’s release of Claude Science will help speed up drug discovery
Northeastern scientists weigh in on Anthropic’s answer to GPT-Rosalind.
Study finds existing drugs could be repurposed for longevity by tapping network of aging-related genes
A study led by Northeastern researchers found that aging-related genes sit in a network associated with the “hallmarks of aging.” That network can be used to find existing drugs that reverse or speed up aging.
Reflections on algae in the Lincoln Memorial Pool (and elsewhere)
Lianyong Wang, assistant professor of biology, explains what algal blooms are all about and what is — and isn’t — cause for concern.
How World Cup goalies can find success using ‘short memory’
Playing the most isolating position in all of sport can be a heavy mental burden for goalkeepers, but certain psychological tricks can help.
After a decade of death, why are sea stars having a baby boom?
The deadly sea star wasting disease caused a mass die-off of sea stars along the West Coast. But recent signs of a resurgence have given researchers like Angela Jones cautious hope for recovery.
Why is Tom Holland saying ‘dad’ in ‘The Odyssey’? Experts weigh in on Christopher Nolan’s new adaptation
The choice to have characters speak in contemporary American English in “The Odyssey” has rubbed some people the wrong way. But there’s a logic behind it, experts said.
Being inactive isn’t good for anyone. This research got people with a traumatic brain injury moving
The effects of a traumatic brain injury can worsen with physical inactivity. Professor Charles Hillman has studied how to change this.
Key takeaways from the data of host countries’ first World Cup games
The U.S. and Mexico grabbed wins in their World Cup openers, while Canada played to a draw. Northeastern’s Brennan Klein breaks down what the data revealed.
Will World Cup water breaks have a big impact on team tactics?
FIFA’s hydration breaks at the World Cup are more than a safety measure. Assistant Teaching Professor Brennan Klein say they could shape team tactics.