The Brink

Pioneering Research from Boston University

Brink 01-27-2026

January 27, 2026

CTE and Dementia

CTE Can Cause Dementia, According to New Boston University Study

January 27, 2026

Hospitals and Violence Prevention

Hospital Programs for Violence Victims Can Prevent Future Harm, Boston University Study Finds

January 27, 2026

Brink 01-22-2025

January 22, 2026

Hearing Loss

A Solution to the Cocktail Party Problem—Hidden in the Brain

January 22, 2026

Brink 01-20-2025

January 20, 2026

Heart Health

Small Lifestyle Changes in Your 20s Can Shape Your Heart Attack Risk for Decades, BU Study Finds

January 20, 2026

Brink 01-14-2025

January 14, 2026

Research News

Brink Bites: BU Expert to Help Lead UN Climate Report, Undergraduates Study Secrets of the Universe

January 14, 2026

Brink 01-12-2025

January 12, 2026

Exercise and Dementia

Boston University–Led Research Finds Mid- or Late-Life Exercise May Cut Risk of Dementia

January 12, 2026

Brink 01-08-2025

January 8, 2026

Fossil Fuels

More Than 46 Million in the US Live Within a Mile of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

January 8, 2026

Home Births

More People Are Giving Birth at Home. Why, and Is It Safe?

January 6, 2026

Brink 01-06-2025

January 6, 2026

Brink 12-17-2025

December 17, 2025

Research

Best of The Brink 2025: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers

December 16, 2025

Brink 12-11-2025

December 16, 2025

Research

Best of The Brink 2025: A Selection of BU’s 10 Most-Read, Liked, and Shared Science and Research Stories

December 16, 2025

Brink 12-11-2025

December 11, 2025