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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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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.
Why are we seeing so many sharks? When is it OK to hunt them?
Northeastern University Ph.D. student Evan Prasky helps federal agencies sort fact from fiction in order to develop policies that protect the ecosystem and promote the long-term sustainability of the fishing industry and fishing stocks in the Gulf of Mexico.
Northeastern’s ‘Bridge’ helps Boston public school students traverse calculus chasm
In 1994, Northeastern mathematics professor Robert Case started Bridge to Calculus. This summer program offers students who might not have access to AP math curricula a free summer program at Northeastern.
Northeastern’s Marine Science Center helps inspire future leaders from Boston youth academy
Students from Boston's We Belong visit Northeastern’s Marine Science Center to interact and learn about marine wildlife.
Global rainwater is now contaminated with ‘forever chemicals.’ What can we do about it?
Rainwater contaminated by toxic chemicals called PFAS is now a global problem. Director of the Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute at Northeastern Phil Brown talks about the issues and solutions the world must deal with related to PFAS.
Experience Magazine: How learning to communicate with aliens could save humanity
Adam Cooper, a linguistics professor at Northeastern University, talks about his research. Professor Cooper also comments on the projects from the SETI Institute and how we could reconstruct an alien language.
Bacteria Can Behave “Spitefully” To Those That Don’t Support The Colony
“If you’ve ever felt like the microbes making you sick are just doing it out of spite, here is some support for your suspicion. Although bacteria and viruses only harm their host for their own benefit, the same isn’t true in their relations with others of their kind, a new study indicates. When one bacterium...
Rapid rise in monkeypox spurs calls for better tests, more vaccine doses
Northeastern University educators are calling for more comprehensive testing and vaccine dosages to combat the viral outbreak.
Summer Bridge Scholars make ‘tremendous start’ in their Northeastern experience
The Summer Bridge Scholars Program allows incoming students to come to campus to become physically and academically acclimated. These are some of the highlights from this years program.
Northeastern is top destination for Boston Public Schools’ valedictorians
The best and brightness from Boston Public Schools have decided on Northeastern as a top choice. Eleven of the 41 Boston Public Schools valedictorians will be attending Northeastern University this fall.
Northeastern’s Life Sciences Testing Center is helping Boston biotech develop best practices for monkeypox testing
Northeastern faculty in the Life Sciences Testing Center are working with Boston biotech company Ginkgo Bioworks to help detect and prevent the spread of monkeypox.
Shark Week, The ‘Jaws Effect’ and how more Great Whites in the water are changing human behavior
Shark Week 2022 is recognized the week of July 24 2022. Marine and Environmental Science PhD student Evan Prasky comments on how humans view sharks.