The Brink

Pioneering Research from Boston University

Archaeology

Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Nile Valley Settlements Found in Forgotten Treasure

April 16, 2024

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April 11, 2024

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April 11, 2024

Expert Take

Not Having Job Flexibility or Security Can Leave Workers Feeling Depressed, Anxious, and Hopeless

April 11, 2024

Awards

BU Electrical Engineer Vivek Goyal Named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow

April 11, 2024

Bias/AI

Can the Bias in Algorithms Help Us See Our Own?

April 8, 2024

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April 8, 2024

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April 5, 2024

Immigration

Do Immigrants and Immigration Help the Economy?

April 4, 2024

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April 4, 2024

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April 3, 2024

Mechanical Engineering

How Do People Carry Such Heavy Loads on Their Heads?

April 3, 2024

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April 1, 2024

Listen Now

Do Alcohol Ads Promote Underage Drinking?

April 1, 2024

Measles

How Worried Should We Be about US Measles Outbreaks?

March 29, 2024

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March 29, 2024

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March 27, 2024

Black Holes

Stunning New Image Shows Black Hole’s Immensely Powerful Magnetic Field

March 27, 2024

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March 25, 2024

Pharmacies

It’s Not Just a Pharmacy—Walgreens and CVS Closures Can Exacerbate Health Inequities

March 25, 2024