CTE and Dementia
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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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
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
January 6, 2026
Heart Health
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
Infectious Diseases
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
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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 -
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 -
Terriers Reflect on Attending This Year’s United Nations Climate Conference
Four BU doctoral students who traveled to Brazil for COP30 talk about the urgency they heard and solutions that were discussed
December 1, 2025 -
Is There Life on Other Planets? BU Astronomer Helping Lead New Mission Seeking Hints of Life in Space
Chuanfei Dong, a CAS assistant professor, is helping lead Mauve satellite’s study of stars’ bursts of plasma and magnetic fields
December 1, 2025
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“Science Saved My Life”: Cancer Survivor and BU Alum Joy Huber on Why Research Matters
From support groups to a scholarship for patients and survivors, Boston University provides aid during uncertain times
November 14, 2025 -
Sustainability Research Awards Honor BU Climate Science Heroes
Annual Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability awards given to students and faculty
November 24, 2025 -
BU Neuroscientist’s “Riveting Debut” Book Discusses “How to Change a Memory”
Steve Ramirez draws on research and his own life for insights into the science of remembering, including creating false memories
November 18, 2025 -
10 Ways BU Researchers Could Revolutionize Cancer Care
Researchers across Boston University are working on innovative and potentially lifesaving projects that could transform cancer prevention, treatment, and care. We picked 10 that bring hope for the future.
November 14, 2025
Down Syndrome
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
Cancer Series
How to Help Someone After a Cancer Diagnosis
What to say, and not say, when a friend, child, or family member receives the difficult news
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Video: Her Grandmother’s Brain Tumor Treatment Inspired This BU Doctor’s Career
BU and BMC radiation oncologist Minh T. Truong is on a mission to balance science and humanity in cancer care
November 14, 2025 -
Our Identities Are More Than Our Genes, Says BU Researcher in Debut Book
In Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins, Shoumita Dasgupta illustrates what we risk—and lose—when we attribute our differences only to biology
November 25, 2025 -
With New Technology and Innovative Treatments, BU Cancer Research Is Saving Lives
Boston University researchers are leading the fight against cancer with tests that detect the disease earlier, effective medicines that extend patients’ lives, and other breakthroughs that help more people get lifesaving care
November 14, 2025 -
Living with Cancer: How BU Programs Help Patients, Students Stay Resilient in the Face of a Life-Changing Diagnosis
From support groups to a scholarship for patients and survivors, Boston University provides aid during uncertain times
November 14, 2025
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Business
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Engineering & Computing
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Health & Medicine
- CTE Can Cause Dementia, According to New Boston University Study
- Hospital Programs for Violence Victims Can Prevent Future Harm, Boston University Study Finds
- A Solution to the Cocktail Party Problem—Hidden in the Brain
Innovation
- A Solution to the Cocktail Party Problem—Hidden in the Brain
- Best of The Brink 2025: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers
- How BU Research Is Helping Infants with Down Syndrome Take Steps Toward Independence
Natural Sciences
- Brink Bites: BU Expert to Help Lead UN Climate Report, Undergraduates Study Secrets of the Universe
- More Than 46 Million in the US Live Within a Mile of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
- Best of The Brink 2025: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers
Research Accolades
- Brink Bites: BU Expert to Help Lead UN Climate Report, Undergraduates Study Secrets of the Universe
- Best of The Brink 2025: A Selection of BU’s 10 Most-Read, Liked, and Shared Science and Research Stories
- Sustainability Research Awards Honor BU Climate Science Heroes
Social Sciences
- Why Do So Many Kids Struggle with Reading? BU Researcher’s Study Finds Literacy Screening Programs Failing Young Learners
- Making the World More Accessible for Sign Language Users
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