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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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COVID-19 is evolving. So is Northeastern’s approach to managing it.
Northeastern has adjusted its COVID policies and procedures to align with the changing virus.
How these worms avoid getting poisoned
After the microscopic roundworms he was studying survived a toxic chemical environment, professor Javier Apfeld was intrigued to discover their tactic for protection against chemical foe.
What COVID-19 can teach fish farmers
While most people are focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and the scope of its damage, one study on fish farms finds that the most harmful pandemic upon us is climate change.
Has Omicron peaked? An unexpected source offers clues.
Not everyone is getting tested for COVID-19, therefore positive tests are not indicative of all existing cases. Something everyone does do? "Basically, everybody poops," says professor Neil Maniar. He and Jared Auclair offer wastewater as a better measure of the population's cases.
Omicron is setting records. How much do the numbers matter?
Professor Alessandro Vespignani comments on the difference between previous COVID peaks and the current Omicron surge.
When Will The Omicron Surge Be Over? Very Soon.
As citizens worry about the trajectory of the Omicron variant in the U.S., professor Alessandro Vespignani provides a positive prediction for the future.
Four Northeastern Professors Earn Their Place on 2021’s List of “Highly Cited Researchers”
Recognizing the groundbreaking research of four faculty members who have been named on 2021's list of "Highly Cited Researchers."
Q&A with Ellen Smith: CaNCURE Spring Cohort
Biochemistry major Ellen Smith shares her co-op experience at CaNCURE.
Why would someone fake a hate crime?
Hilmar von Strunck examines the psychology behind the recent case of actor Jussie Smollett.
Which COVID-19 test should I take before the holidays?
This holiday season has collided with a surge in COVID-19 cases. Many people have added another task to their travel and party planning to-do lists: Get tested. Jared Auclair comments on holiday vaccinations for News at Northeastern.
Omicron moves fast. Here’s what that means for the next few weeks.
A virus that moves as quickly around the globe as the omicron variant could spell disaster just as people are traveling and gathering for holiday and New Year celebrations. But the devil’s in the details when it comes to COVID-19—and that could be a good thing.
Even in winter, campus gardens grow fresh produce–and a new community
Evan Fear, a third-year science major, wanted to create a raised bed on the roof of his apartment. What he built instead is a flourishing campus community focused on sharing fresh vegetables. Read more on News@Northeastern. Photo by Mary Knox Merrill / Northeastern University.