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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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Secrets of the dark genome could spark new drug discoveries, says Northeastern researcher
Since the Human Genome Project first produced the genetic instructions for a human being by sequencing DNA 22 years ago, scientists have been focused on roughly 2% of the genome producing proteins. But what about the rest? Northeastern University professor Sudhakaran Prabakaran says this “dark genome” is not only actively making “dark proteins,” but its secrets could...
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.
Why e.l.f. paid $1 billion for Hailey Bieber’s rhode beauty line. Spoiler: It’s not just about the skincare
Leila Deravi, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, weighs in on the reasoning behind e.l.f. buying Hailey Bieber's skin care company, rhode.
From Chemistry Club to Medical School: Paola Pimentel Torres Reflects on Her Northeastern Journey
Announcing the COS undergraduate student speaker, Paola Pimentel Torres!
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.
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.
Northeastern students turn chem class into cosmetics lab, creating lip gloss, nail polish and more
A chemistry class taught by Leila Deravi, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, allowed students to develop their own personal care products after learning about the chemical composition and structure of such products.
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.
Did scientists genetically engineer the long-extinct dire wolf, or give gray wolf offspring its features?
Northeastern professors, including Diaa Alabed, weigh in on the announcement of the resurrection of the long-extinct dire wolf. Calling out the advancements scientific technology, and the reality of what the resurrection really is.
Sreenithi Giri Gogulan ’25, MS Biotechnology
Sreenithi Giri Gogulan '25, biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.
Saranya Bhattacharyya ’25, MS Biotechnology
Saran Bhattacharyya '25, biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.