Natural Sciences

Paleoanthropology

Is “Dragon Man” a Missing Link in Human Evolution?

Supernova Shrapnel

Why Is This Weird, Metallic Star Hurtling Out of the Milky Way?

NSF CAREER Awards

5 Projects That Push the Limits of Physics, Fabrication Techniques, Algorithm Design

Environmental Health

As Temperatures Set Records, Heat Exposure Hits Some Neighborhoods Harder than Others

Culture of Science

Sexism and Racism in Science: How the Coronavirus Pandemic Exposed Everything

Sustainable Tech

Could Technology Inspired by Beetles and Underground Fungi Solve the Water Scarcity Problem in Morocco’s Rural Villages?

CORONAVIRUS VACCINES

Study Reveals Recipe for Even More Powerful COVID-19 Vaccines

Breast Cancer

Does Using Hair Relaxers Cause Higher Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women?

Cutting Carbon

How the US Can Cut Carbon Emissions in Half by 2030, with or without Congress

Microbiomes

“Synthetic Ecology” Seeks to Boost Health by Engineering the Environment

Soil Microbiome

Why Scientists Want to Solve an Underground Mystery about Where Microbes Live

Climate Change

Northern Forest Fires Could Accelerate Climate Change

Noise Pollution

Without Commuter Traffic, Pandemic-Era Boston Drivers Are Speeding Up, Increasing Noise Pollution

Space Sciences

BU-Made Telescope Going to the Moon in 2023

Physics

A Physics Breakthrough: More Evidence of New Particles or Forces

Sustainable Development

Could Mario Kart Teach Us How to Reduce World Poverty and Improve Sustainability?

Infectious Diseases

Where Is COVID Research Going Next?

Marine Science

The Deep Ocean Reveals Surprising Discovery about Immunity

Environmental Health

In the Northeast, Improved Walking and Bicycling Infrastructure Could Save Hundreds of Lives, Billions of Dollars

Self-Care

Inspiring Stories on Practicing Self-Care This Valentine’s Day