Design

Research in Photos

From Lovesick Frogs to Music-Making to Mouse Memories, Photo Contest Shows Stunning Breadth of BU Research

Inventing

Engineering Scholar Greg Blonder Elected to the National Academy of Inventors

Biological Engineering

Behind the Scenes at BU: Microfluidic Devices, Synthetic Biology’s Secret Weapon

STEM OUTREACH

Jump-starting Biotechnology Careers for Boston High School Students

Innovation

BU Entrepreneurs Are Moving Two New Medical Devices Closer to Market

Opinion

From the Dalkon Shield to Britney Spears’ IUD: Why Diverse Teams Need to Be Involved in Contraceptive Design

NSF CAREER Awards

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

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

Sustainable Technology

As Office Work Returns, This Smart HVAC System Could Save Energy, Money, and Even Lives

Soft Robotics

These Soft Robotic Grippers Were Inspired by an Ancient Japanese Art Form

Performance Arts

How Puppeteers Use Performance to Communicate Research

Digital Health

Can This Free Mobile App Help Autistic Children Develop Better Language Skills?

Research Accolades

Two BU Researchers Awarded Sloan Fellowships

Innovation

This 10-Foot-Long Machine Churns Out 2,000 Face Masks an Hour

Research Accolades

Meet BU’s Newest AAAS Fellows

Internet Memes

The Bernie Sanders Sitting Meme’s Instant Popularity, Explained by Science

CONTACT TRACING

Why “Bidirectional” Contact Tracing Could Drastically Curb Coronavirus Spread—Especially the B-117 Strain

3D Printing

Watch These 3D-Printed Nasal Swab Prototypes Take Form

NSF CAREER Awards

Meet BU’s Newest NSF CAREER Award Winners