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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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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Northeastern student’s experience in researching the hidden role of food additives
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, aims to support individuals aected by breast cancer, enhance understanding of risk factors, encourage regular screening, and fundraise for research.
Discovery in electrochemistry has potential to advance early cancer detection, production of sustainable chemicals
A recent discovery has the potential to advance both the early detection of cancer and the sustainable production of chemicals such as ethanol, which is widely used as a mixture in gasoline.
Why do robots need to use whips? Researchers test the extremes of human motor control to advance robotics
On any given day, Richards Hall on Northeastern University’s Boston campus is filled with the sound of students’ shuffling feet or energetic class discussions, but this week you might have heard something else: a whip cracking.
How to safely watch Oct. 14 ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
A spectacular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse on Oct. 14 will be a sight worth viewing, but only with proper eye protection, according to Northeastern University experts.
Linguistics Program releases eighth volume of undergraduate Working Papers
The Linguistic Program in the College of Science is proud to announce the publication of the latest in their series of undergraduate working papers.
The clock is ticking. Can ‘scientific diplomacy’ save the world’s hottest sea?
Already the world’s hottest coastal environment in the summer, the shallow sea between the Arabian peninsula and southwestern Iran continues to heat at a breathtaking pace.
Can reefs be designed for immunity? Genetic research is identifying disease-resistant super corals in the Caribbean
Witnessing disease outbreaks that have nearly annihilated staghorn coral colonies in the Caribbean, Northeastern scientist Steven Vollmer wondered what lessons a few lone survivors might offer for the future of coral reefs.
Congratulations COS 2023-2024 Advancing Women in Science Scholars!
Once again, congratulations to our AWS Scholars! We look forward to seeing the amazing things you all do.
Cross-country trek in electric vehicle tests the limits of charging network, finds faces tackling climate change along the way
When Northeastern graduate and TV show host Sophie Shrand decided she was going to make a documentary about taking a cross-country trip in an electric vehicle, she knew she needed to do more than just travel from Point A to Point B.
Q&A with Alicia Bustamante, MS Environmental Science and Policy
Alicia Bustamante shares her experience as a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in Environmental Science and Policy.
Rock and dust from asteroid Bennu offers unprecedented opportunity to study origins of the solar system, cosmologist says
The recovery of 8.8 ounces of rock and dust from the asteroid Bennu on Sunday is a scientific game changer, says Northeastern physics professor and cosmologist Jacqueline McCleary.
Miss looking up and seeing stars? Light pollution is becoming more and more of a problem, expert says
Look up in the night sky and what do you see? Probably a whole lot of light — and not from celestial bodies.