Can the Bias in Algorithms Help Us See Our Own?
New research by Questrom’s Carey Morewedge shows that people recognize more of their biases in […]
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Do Alcohol Ads Promote Underage Drinking?
In this episode of The Brink’s podcast, BU public health researcher David Jernigan breaks down […]
How Worried Should We Be about US Measles Outbreaks?
Cases of the highly contagious viral disease have already surpassed those of last year. We […]
Stunning New Image Shows Black Hole’s Immensely Powerful Magnetic Field
BU researchers, part of international black hole collaboration, explain image of supermassive cosmic object at […]
What Causes Osteoarthritis? BU Researchers Win $46 Million Grant to Pursue Answers and Find New Treatments
National Institute on Aging award to support research that aims to reduce need for knee […]
How Does Science Misinformation Affect Americans from Underrepresented Communities?
New BU-led research suggests false information festers due to structural dynamics, including historic discrimination
How to Be a Better Mentor
BU’s Sarah Hokanson, winner of the National Postdoctoral Association’s 2024 Gallagher Mentor Award, on helping […]
How the Design of Hospitals Impacts Patient Treatment and Recovery
BU’s Diana C. Anderson is a “dochitect”—a medical doctor and an architect—who says everything in […]
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How Do People Carry Such Heavy Loads on Their Heads?
BU mechanical engineering student Sanika D. Barve is studying the fabric rings head carriers, mostly women in rural communities, use to distribute and balance weight
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Lucy Hutyra
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Ji-Xin Cheng
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Malika Jeffries-EL
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Xin Zhang
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Emily Whiting
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It’s Not Just a Pharmacy—Walgreens and CVS Closures Can Exacerbate Health Inequities
BU researcher talks about the long-term impacts of pharmacy deserts on primarily Black and brown neighborhoods, as well as potential solutions