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Photo: A small, male Zebra Finch is perched on a branch. The bird has a striking appearance with a gray body, an orange patch on its cheek, and a bright red-orange beak. Its throat features a black-and-white striped "zebra" pattern, and its sides are marked with a checkered, reddish-brown patch. The background is a soft, out-of-focus mix of gray and green, which highlights the bird's vibrant colors.

Brain Science

Songbird Brains Can Generate New Neurons. Can We Help Human Brains Do the Same?

April 17, 2026

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April 17, 2026

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April 14, 2026

Retinal Disease

Could a Retinal Prosthesis Restore Sight for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

April 14, 2026

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April 9, 2026

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Hearing Loss

What Is the Cocktail Party Problem—and Can New Boston University Research Solve It?

April 9, 2026

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April 7, 2026

Clergy Burnout

Finding Her Voice, in Song and Healing Research at Boston University

April 7, 2026

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April 2, 2026

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Television and Media

TV Viewership Is Down. The Oscars Are YouTube-Bound. Is TV Dying?

April 2, 2026

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April 1, 2026

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March 31, 2026

Photo: A composite image of two BU researchers, Alice Cronin-Golomb (left) and Plamen Ch. Ivanov, posing for headshots

Accolades

Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows

March 30, 2026

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March 26, 2026

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March 26, 2026

Photo: Three individuals sit and pose for a portrait image. A young man with Down syndrome wearing a red top sits on the left, next to him, SPH Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Eric Rubenstein sits wearing a gray shirt. Behind them, a woman with long hair wearing a black sweater

Intellectual Disabilities

Including People with Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities in Research That Affects Them

March 25, 2026

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March 23, 2026

The bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has developed resistance to many antibiotics; it has been found in high rates among refugees and asylum seekers. Artist's rendering via iStock/Dr Microbe

Antibiotic Resistance

WHO Joins Forces with BU Center on Forced Displacement to Help Vulnerable Populations at Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance

March 23, 2026

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March 18, 2026

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Public Health

How Can We Improve Public Health in America?

March 18, 2026

How Can We Improve Public Health in America?