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The Brink

Pioneering Research from Boston University

Brink 02-10-2025

February 10, 2025

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History

Keeping Seeds Alive If the World as We Know It Ends

February 10, 2025

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February 5, 2025

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Excess Deaths

More Americans Aged 25 to 44 Are Dying Younger. BU Research Helps Explain Why

February 5, 2025

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February 4, 2025

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Awards

Three BU Researchers Win National Honor for Early-Career Scientists and Engineers

February 4, 2025

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January 30, 2025

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Diabetes

Bionic Pancreas Company Cofounded by BU Researcher Hits the Nasdaq Stock Market

January 30, 2025

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January 29, 2025

Awards

Why Do Urban Trees Grow Faster than Rural Ones?

January 29, 2025

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January 28, 2025

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Expert Take

Americans Expect Social Media Content Moderation

January 28, 2025

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January 27, 2025

Seismic activity map. A 3.8 magnitude earthquake in Maine was felt throughout much of coastal New England—including at Boston University.

Earthquakes

Did Monday’s Earthquake Rattle You?

January 27, 2025

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January 24, 2025

Research News

Brink Bites: BMI Objections, Studying UFOs, and Alcohol’s Impact on College Students

January 24, 2025

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January 22, 2025

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Climate Change

Can Gold Reserves Help Pay for Climate Disaster Recovery?

January 22, 2025

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January 21, 2025

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Deep Sea

See the First Detailed Illustration of an Ancient Deep-Sea Mountain

January 17, 2025

See the First Detailed Illustration of an Ancient Deep-Sea Mountain