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Computer and Computational Science

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Radicalization

How Do Social Movements Emerge—and Why Do Some Radicalize?

June 9, 2026

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Physics and AI

Boston University Joins National Science Foundation Institute Pushing Frontiers of Physics and AI

June 4, 2026

Convergence

Can AI Help Predict the Earth’s Climate a Decade from Now?

March 4, 2026

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Pediatric Health

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Emergency Responders Save Children?

February 5, 2026

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Research

Best of The Brink 2025: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers

December 16, 2025

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Research

Best of The Brink 2025: A Selection of BU’s 10 Most-Read, Liked, and Shared Science and Research Stories

December 16, 2025

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Semiconductors

BU Engineers Are Helping to Bring Semiconductor Production Back to the US

November 12, 2025

Accolades

National Science Foundation Honors 6 BU Researchers with CAREER Awards

November 12, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

Is AI Slowing Climate Progress? It’s Complicated

July 31, 2025

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Encryption

Our Online World Relies on Encryption. What Happens If It Fails?

June 2, 2025

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Campus Climate Lab

BU Students Win Janetos Climate Action Prize for Uncovering Air Quality Gaps Between Old and New Campus Buildings

May 22, 2025

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Research News

Brink Bites: Tracking Endangered Frogs, Why Concentration Wanders, Studying Kids’ Beliefs

May 6, 2025

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Global Health

BU Launches an Open-Source Infectious Diseases Monitoring Tool Powered by AI and Human Experts

April 23, 2025

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Hearing Loss

Trouble Hearing in Noisy Places and Crowded Spaces? Researchers Say New BU-Developed Algorithm Could Help Hearing Aid Users

April 22, 2025

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Muscular dystrophy

Born with Muscular Dystrophy, Justin Moy Now Seeks to Defeat It

February 24, 2025

Research

Best of The Brink 2024: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Discoveries—All from BU Researchers

December 13, 2024

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Research News

Brink Bites: Finding Love Online and Preserving Black American Sign Language

November 27, 2024

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Research News

Brink Bites: From Microscopic Worlds to Cancer Disparities

October 29, 2024

Professorship Awards

Career Development Professorships Awarded to Five BU Researchers

September 26, 2024

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Alzheimer’s

New AI Program from BU Researchers Could Predict Likelihood of Alzheimer’s Disease

June 25, 2024

New AI Program from BU Researchers Could Predict Likelihood of Alzheimer’s Disease