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Superconductor or Not? They’re Exploring the Identity Crisis of This Weird Quantum Material.
Northeastern researchers are probing a class of copper-based materials that can be turned into superconductors. Their findings offer tantalizing clues for a decades-old mystery, and a step forward for quantum computing.
January 06, 2020
Cancer Tumors Aren’t Always as ‘Tough’ as They Seem
Ph.D. student Xinzhi Li and Assistant Physics Professor Max Bi applied a model to study the rigidity of cancer tumors to help researchers understand how to treat them.
October 22, 2019
Everything Moves Through Networks. Here’s One Network to Rule Them All.
The network science institutes of Northeastern and Indiana University are leading a project to build international collaborations to explore multilayer networks and build a global community of network scientists.
October 03, 2019
Can Machine Learning Help Physicists Answer Puzzling Questions in String Theory?
Physics professor James Halverson is using data science to tackle tough physics problems like string theory.
August 06, 2019
Cracking the Mystery of Cracks
Northeastern physics professor Alain Karma studies cracks. His work could lead to better batteries, tougher materials, and an improved understanding of how people age.
July 08, 2019
What do you get a World-Renowned Physicist for his Birthday?
Pran Nath, who was hired at Northeastern in 1966, has spent his career trying to uncover the laws of physics that govern our universe.
May 16, 2019
Alumni Profile: Emily Batt, BS in Physics
Emily Batt graduated Northeastern's College of Science in 2012 with a degree in physics. Following college, Emily worked for Fikst, an engineering consultancy, and then KAYAK, as a product manager. She then returned to school, as a member of the new MS/MBA program at Harvard University. This summer, she will be interning for Google, joining the product management team in the Bay Area.
April 30, 2019
These Cells Protect Your Organs, but Cancer May Send Them Running. Here’s a Theory Why.
Assistant Professor of Physics Max Bi helped develop a model of cell behavior, explaining why certain conditions cause epithelial cells to transition from a solid to a fluid-like state.
March 28, 2019
These Cells Protect Your Organs, but Cancer May Send Them Running. Here's a Theory Why.
Assistant Professor of Physics Max Bi helped develop a model of cell behavior, explaining why certain conditions cause epithelial cells to transition from a solid to a fluid-like state.
March 28, 2019
Think of a Flea on a Tightrope. You’re Unraveling the Nature of the Universe.
A group of theoretical physicists and network scientists at Northeastern have found a new way to tackle understanding the fundamental nature of our universe: by analyzing possible universes as a network.
March 05, 2019
Think of a Flea on a Tightrope. You're Unraveling the Nature of the Universe.
A group of theoretical physicists and network scientists at Northeastern have found a new way to tackle understanding the fundamental nature of our universe: by analyzing possible universes as a network.
March 05, 2019
Biochemistry, Physics
Unraveling the Mysteries Hidden in DNA
New research from Northeastern Professor Mark Williams and Senior Research Scientist Micah McCauley have developed a novel approach to unfurling the mysteries tucked away in human DNA.
January 14, 2019
Six Northeastern Professors Named to List of ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ Around the Globe
Six Northeastern University professors have been featured in the "The 2018 Highly Cited Researchers" list, which ranks researchers around the world who have produced papers that come in at the top 1 percent by citations in their fields between 2006 and 2016.
January 09, 2019
Six Northeastern Professors Named to List of 'Highly Cited Researchers' Around the Globe
Six Northeastern University professors have been featured in the "The 2018 Highly Cited Researchers" list, which ranks researchers around the world who have produced papers that come in at the top 1 percent by citations in their fields between 2006 and 2016.
January 09, 2019