Northeastern COS

@NortheasternCOS

The College of Science at Northeastern University in Boston offers programs in physical sciences, life sciences, and mathematics. Share with us: #COSconnects

Boston, Mass.

Joined February 2011

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jul 1

Pran Nath, Matthews Distinguished University Professor of physics, helps explain the difference between a nuclear program designed for civilian purposes and one used for military purposes. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/18/ira… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Iran has said that its nuclear facilities are not being used to create weapons, but are primarily used for the production of energy.

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 24

Two Northeastern students, Elliot Tong and Noah Brown, are co-oping at the New England Aquarium. There they are learning about conservation and the daily caretaking of sea animals. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/05/new… #LikeAHuksy #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. A pair of co-ops dipped their toes into the waters of education and conservation by getting hands-on with marine life.

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 10

Tornadoes are showing up outside “Tornado Alley.” Chengfei He, assistant professor of marine and environmental sciences, breaks down what’s driving the shift—and why these storms spin the way they do. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/05/21/are… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Northeastern’s Chengfei He explains why tornadoes such as Friday’s deadly twister in Kentucky are increasingly shifting south.

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · May 28

Jonathan Blazek, assistant professor of physics and astrophysicist, is developing new ways to map and predict galaxies. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/05/09/sec… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. A Northeastern astrophysicist studies galaxy shapes and dark matter to uncover the secrets of the universe.

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jul 7

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. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/23/can… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Experts agree sunscreen is essential and recommend mineral formulas as the safest choice, especially for children.

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jul 3

Worried about ticks this summer? Kim Lewis, professor of biology, has some tips and tricks on how to prevent tick bites! Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/20/pre… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Follow five expert-backed tips for preventing tick bites, including how to check for ticks, protect your pets and treat your clothes.

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jul 2

Bryan Spring, associate professor of physics, along with colleagues has identified two proteins abundant on drug-resistant ovarian cancer cells that become receptive to chemotherapy when treated with light. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/13/new… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Researchers have developed a light-based ovarian cancer therapy that makes tumors more receptive to chemotherapy.

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 30

Several Northeastern scientists where recognized in the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their research into the fundamental nature of matter at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/12/bre… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Northeastern physicists earned the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for exploring the nature of matter and the Higgs boson.

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 27

Trump is calling for a 25% slash to NASA's budget and according to Jacqueline McCleary, assistant professor of physics, the cuts will hurt America’s ability to maintain its position as a leader in tech and space exploration. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/10/pro…

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Severely slashing NASA’s budget could end up costing the U.S. more in the long run, an astrophysicist says.

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 26

Join us for the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) Collaborative Conference hosted by Northeastern University and MIT on June 26-28! Learn more: cos.northeastern.edu/building-an-ec… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. 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.

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 26

Runnels, shallow man made channels, help keep salt marshes healthy according to Jennifer Bowen, professor of marine and environmental sciences, a task that is becoming harder as sea levels continue to rise. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/05/sal… #LikeAHuksy #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Northeastern research finds that the narrow channels help salt marshes remove nitrogen before it can pollute waterways.

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 25

Jonathan Peelle, associate professor of psychology, worked with researchers on a study that shows that people’s ability to detect background sounds varies from person to person. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/05/hea… #LikeAHuksy #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Jonathan Peelle and his team worked with labs across 10 countries to expand on research published ten years ago on how people perceive noise.

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 23

Two Northeastern alumni, who graduated 13 years apart, are teaming up to help patients manage their mental health using their biometric data. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/05/30/men… #LikeAHuksy #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Two Northeastern graduates joined forces to combine AI-powered biometric data with personalized counseling services.

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 20

The COSMOS2025, an ongoing survey that makes use of NASA’s ultra-powerful James Webb Space Telescope, was released recently with work from two Northeastern researchers. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/06/cos… #LikeAHuksy #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. A new astronomical survey provides detailed information on 800,000 galaxies, say two Northeastern researchers involved in the project.

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 18

After 50 years of inspiring minds at Northeastern, Professor Richard Porter is retiring! A brilliant mathematician, a beloved mentor, and now—officially—retired. Congratulations on a remarkable journey! 🎓📚 Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/06/fac… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 11

New research by James Monaghan, professor of biology, shows that the key to axolotl limb regeneration is retinoic acid. Could this be the key to human limb regeneration in the future? Learn more: washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. The adorable salamanders are helping scientists investigate a serious question: Could the human body be coaxed to regrow a lost arm or leg?

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 6

A new book by Associate Professor Jonathan Peelle, “The Neuroscience of Language,” explores how the brain processes language and supports communication. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/05/29/bra… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. In his new book, “The Neuroscience of Language,” professor Jonathan Peelle writes about how the brain supports communication.

Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 5

Leila Deravi, entrepreneur and associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, weighs in on the reasoning behind e.l.f. buying Hailey Bieber's skin care company, rhode. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/05/30/rho… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Hailey Bieber's Rhode Beauty sold for $1 billion after just 3 years. An expert explains why celebrity influence trumped product innovation.

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 4

Psychology professor Karen Quigley offers insight on the viral Macron clip—because when it comes to physical interactions, context matters. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/05/29/emm…

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. A video showing a physical interaction between the French president and first lady went viral with many speculating what was happening.

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Northeastern COS@NortheasternCOS · Jun 2

Summer is here! But so are ticks. Associate biology professor, Nick Takacks, shares information about deer ticks and some tips on how to stay safe. Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/04/25/how… #LikeAHusky #COSConnects

NortheasternCOS's tweet card. Northeastern expert describes what makes blacklegged ticks formidable disease carriers — and how to prevent their bite.