Brain Science
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Brink Bites: Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation Grant to BU, Widowed Men Have Higher Depression Risk than Women
Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around BU, including a Questrom professor named to top global list of up-and-coming management thinkers
April 21, 2026 -
What Is the Cocktail Party Problem—and Can New Boston University Research Solve It?
BU student Natalie Lett explains why it can be hard to separate sounds in noisy places and how research could help people with hearing loss
April 9, 2026 -
Finding Her Voice, in Song and Healing Research at Boston University
Being an ordained Jewish cantor informs Laura Stein’s studies of clergy burnout
April 7, 2026 -
TV Viewership Is Down. The Oscars Are YouTube-Bound. Is TV Dying?
Not so fast, says Boston University media historian Charlotte Howell
April 2, 2026
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Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
Prestigious honor given to neuroscientist who studies diseases of aging and physicist whose work spans medicine to AI
March 30, 2026 -
Including People with Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities in Research That Affects Them
Boston University epidemiologist Eric Rubenstein on why lived experience belongs in the research lab
March 25, 2026 -
How Can We Improve Public Health in America?
Boston University researcher Monica Wang’s debut book, The Collective Cure, outlines how we can all contribute to healthier communities; plus, she shares how her childhood shaped her research
March 18, 2026
Retinal Disease
Could a Retinal Prosthesis Restore Sight for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Boston University–developed technology could one day bring hope to millions with the incurable disease that’s one of nation’s leading causes of blindness
Antibiotic Resistance
WHO Joins Forces with BU Center on Forced Displacement to Help Vulnerable Populations at Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance
Collaboration will study link between environmental pollution and drug-resistant infections among refugees and asylum seekers
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BU Task Force on Convergence Outlines New Strategy to Boost the Impact of the University’s Research
Report is the result of a yearlong effort and interviews with 200 faculty; BU leaders will review and determine specific policies moving forward
March 13, 2026 -
How to Deal with Rude Customers
When hospitality workers cope with disrespectful customers by sabotaging service, the stress can follow them home and interfere with sleep, finds Boston University researcher
March 12, 2026 -
Boston University Biomedical Engineer Ji-Xin Cheng Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Precision medicine pioneer holds more than 30 patents and is the cofounder of multiple companies
February 25, 2026
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Biologist Jeffrey Marlow Awarded National Academies’ New Voices Honor
Boston University expert in how microbial life endures in inhospitable places joins two-year program for nation’s outstanding emerging leaders
March 10, 2026 -
Can AI Help Predict the Earth’s Climate a Decade from Now?
For BU’s Elizabeth A. Barnes, integrating AI and Earth sciences is the next step toward solving some of the biggest, most complex challenges we face
March 4, 2026 -
Brink Bites: Color-Changing Wipes Can Detect Lead, BU Researcher Named Ecological Society President
Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around Boston University, including a study of opioid use disorder treatment and new insights into Ebola and Marburg
March 2, 2026
COVID Vaccines
Big Majority of Young Adults Are Pro-COVID Vaccine, Driven to Protect Themselves and Community, BU Study Finds
Boston University researchers also find those with anti-vaccine attitudes are less altruistic, more likely to distrust science and government
Gaming
Are Video Games Bad for You? Boston University Study Finds They Can Help Your Mental Health
Video games can be another tool in coping with stress and may help build emotional resilience too
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Some Boston Harbor Shellfish Is Now Safe to Eat—Why Is That a Big Deal?
Boston University marine scientist Robinson “Wally” Fulweiler explains how shellfish help keep our seas healthy
February 19, 2026 -
Two Boston University Bioengineers Win Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships
Brian DePasquale and Michael Economo honored for cutting-edge biomedical research that promises hope and benefits for patients
February 17, 2026 -
Bringing Cleaner Air to Boston Homes—One Stove at a Time
Boston University researchers have been partnering with the city to replace gas stoves with electric induction alternatives and measure the effect on air quality
February 12, 2026 -
Exercise, Eat Well, Don’t Smoke: 10 Ways the Framingham Heart Study Has Revolutionized Healthcare
Findings from heart health study led by Boston University for more than 50 years have helped save lives around the world
February 11, 2026
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You Can Gentrify Anything Today. What Does that Say About Society?
Boston University sociologist Japonica Brown-Saracino’s new book looks at how the meaning of gentrification has changed
February 2, 2026 -
Will Record-High Cancer Survival Rates Continue?
Boston University epidemiologist says early detection efforts must be made available to all Americans
January 30, 2026 -
Hospital Programs for Violence Victims Can Prevent Future Harm, Boston University Study Finds
Regular engagement with violence intervention programs can halve likelihood of being revictimized or committing violence
January 27, 2026 -
Boston University–Led Research Finds Mid- or Late-Life Exercise May Cut Risk of Dementia
Epidemiologist Phillip Hwang says high levels of physical activity could lower dementia risk by up to 45 percent
January 12, 2026
Pediatric Health
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Emergency Responders Save Children?
Boston University computer scientist and pediatrician researching potential of AI-powered assistance for ambulance crews
CTE and Dementia
CTE Can Cause Dementia, According to New Boston University Study
BU CTE Center researchers found advanced stage of the progressive brain disease increases odds of dementia fourfold
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A Solution to the Cocktail Party Problem—Hidden in the Brain
BU researchers are mixing neuroscience, photonics, and engineering to help people with hearing loss pick out sounds in noisy spaces
January 22, 2026 -
Small Lifestyle Changes in Your 20s Can Shape Your Heart Attack Risk for Decades, BU Study Finds
Even modest improvements to diet, sleep, and exercise in young adulthood can dramatically lower the odds of later cardiovascular disease
January 20, 2026 -
Brink Bites: BU Expert to Help Lead UN Climate Report, Undergraduates Study Secrets of the Universe
Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around BU, including prestigious physics and health awards for researchers
January 14, 2026 -
More Than 46 Million in the US Live Within a Mile of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
New Boston University study suggests urban residents are disproportionately exposed to potentially harmful energy supply chain infrastructure
January 8, 2026
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Best of The Brink 2025: A Selection of BU’s 10 Most-Read, Liked, and Shared Science and Research Stories
Boston University’s healthcare research expertise was in high demand, while stories about engineers’ moon mission and student researchers proved big hits
December 16, 2025 -
Best of The Brink 2025: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers
From soft robots that could make cancer surgery safer to an algorithm that boosts hearing aid performance, how BU research made a difference this year
December 16, 2025 -
How Can We Ensure Science Is a Force for Good?
BU researcher Muhammad Zaman’s new book, Infected, urges scientists to recognize past mistakes and be vigilant in ensuring research is used for good
December 11, 2025 -
How BU Research Is Helping Infants with Down Syndrome Take Steps Toward Independence
From support groups to a scholarship for patients and survivors, Boston University provides aid during uncertain times
December 8, 2025
Home Births
More People Are Giving Birth at Home. Why, and Is It Safe?
BU researcher Eugene Declercq, who catalogs birth data, says it can be—but so are hospital births
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Arts & Humanities
- Finding Her Voice, in Song and Healing Research at Boston University
- Best of The Brink 2025: A Selection of BU’s 10 Most-Read, Liked, and Shared Science and Research Stories
- New BU Research Project Aims to Shift Mental Health Focus Beyond Symptoms to Meaning and Well-Being
Business
- Brink Bites: Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation Grant to BU, Widowed Men Have Higher Depression Risk than Women
- TV Viewership Is Down. The Oscars Are YouTube-Bound. Is TV Dying?
- Are Video Games Bad for You? New Boston University Study Finds They Can Help Your Mental Health
Engineering & Computing
- Brink Bites: Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation Grant to BU, Widowed Men Have Higher Depression Risk than Women
- Songbird Brains Can Generate New Neurons. Can We Help Human Brains Do the Same?
- Could a Retinal Prosthesis Restore Sight for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Health & Medicine
- Brink Bites: Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation Grant to BU, Widowed Men Have Higher Depression Risk than Women
- Songbird Brains Can Generate New Neurons. Can We Help Human Brains Do the Same?
- Could a Retinal Prosthesis Restore Sight for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Innovation
- Could a Retinal Prosthesis Restore Sight for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
- What Is the Cocktail Party Problem—and Can New Boston University Research Solve It?
- Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
Natural Sciences
- Songbird Brains Can Generate New Neurons. Can We Help Human Brains Do the Same?
- Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
- Biologist Jeffrey Marlow Awarded National Academies’ New Voices Honor
Research Accolades
- Brink Bites: Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation Grant to BU, Widowed Men Have Higher Depression Risk than Women
- Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
- Biologist Jeffrey Marlow Awarded National Academies’ New Voices Honor
Social Sciences
- How to Deal with Rude Customers
- You Can Gentrify Anything Today. What Does that Say About Society?
- Why Do So Many Kids Struggle with Reading? BU Researcher’s Study Finds Literacy Screening Programs Failing Young Learners