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Americans Are Buying More European Sunscreens. Are They Better Than Domestic Ones?
Boston University dermatologist on the difference in products and what to look for when purchasing
July 10, 2025 -
You’ve Heard of Red States and Blue States. But What About Red and Blue Neighborhoods?
Research by BU political scientist and Andrew Carnegie Fellowship winner Jacob Brown shows that where you live might have a lot of influence on partisan divides and how you vote
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Less Snow Makes Trees Absorb Less Carbon, According to New BU Study
Over a decade of data demonstrate that in a warming climate, less snowpack in New England could disrupt tree growth and carbon uptake
July 7, 2025 -
A Viral Marriage Proposal Raises Privacy Questions in the Social Media Age
BU professors from COM and LAW on the debate sparked by a bystander-captured video of a private moment along the Charles River
1July 9, 2025
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Our List of Outdoor Concerts to Enjoy This Summer
Soak up the sun while listening to some tunes at one of these seven concert series and venues
July 8, 2025 -
Why Do We Keep Watching Reality Dating Shows?
“People are fascinated by love and the pursuit of love,” says CAS sociologist Deborah Carr. Not to mention that it’s good, escapist TV
July 8, 2025 -
Boston University Announces Budget Cuts, Layoffs Amid Financial Pressures
BU leaders call it a “day of loss” for the community, while saying it is a “necessary step” to ensure a strong future for the institution
July 7, 2025 -
50 Years After Jaws’ Release, an Alum’s Exclusive Photos Capture the Stars on Set
Peter Vandermark was a local photojournalist in 1974 when he shot a day of filming off Martha’s Vineyard, watching a little-known director named Steven Spielberg make movie magic
3July 1, 2025
Arts & Culture
This CFA Student Is Using Art to Help Medical Patients
Jieun Lim’s unusual path began with her own cancer diagnosis
Today’s Close-up
ENG’s U-Design
Mechanical Engineering student, Santiago Henan (ENG ’26) works with Destan, a student from Turkey during an Intro to Electrical Engineering workshop on July 8, 2025. The workshop offers a hands-on experience to give young students the opportunity to learn about engineering and broader STEM concepts.
Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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- A Viral Marriage Proposal Raises Privacy Questions in the Social Media Age
- COM Class Teaches Students How to Promote Their Content Online
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- Americans Are Buying More European Sunscreens. Are They Better Than Domestic Ones?
- In Honor of Father’s Day, 5 Foods That All Men Need in Their Diet
- What Does Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Mean?
In the City
- Our List of Outdoor Concerts to Enjoy This Summer
- How to Spend the July Fourth Weekend in Boston
- Best Places to Watch Fireworks in Boston This Fourth of July
Science & Technology
- Why Do We Keep Watching Reality Dating Shows?
- COM Class Teaches Students How to Promote Their Content Online
- We’ve Had 12 Consecutive Weekends of Rain. What’s Up with That?
Sports
- Want to Beat the Summer Heat? Check Out One of the Boston Area’s Many Public Pools
- BU’s Jack Parker Elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame
- BU Rowing Teams Prepare for IRA National Championship Regatta
University News
- Boston University Announces Budget Cuts, Layoffs Amid Financial Pressures
- Boston University to Seek External Recommendations for Athletics Policies and Practices
- BU’s Jack Parker Elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame
Voices & Opinion
- What’s Behind the Rise in Violence Against Teachers?
- How I Made This: Jacob Whitchurch (CFA’26)
- POV: This Memorial Day, Remember BU’s Fallen Heroes by Visiting the New Online Honor Wall