The Brink

Pioneering Research from Boston University

Innovator of the Year

Pulmonologist Darrell Kotton Is BU’s Innovator of the Year

May 1, 2025

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April 30, 2025

Expert Take

“Everyday Discrimination” Linked to Increased Anxiety and Depression Across All Groups of Americans

April 30, 2025

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April 24, 2025

Climate Misinformation

Native Ads Are Shaping Climate Opinions. BU Researchers Say There’s a Way to Resist

April 24, 2025

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April 23, 2025

Global Health

BU Launches an Open-Source Infectious Diseases Monitoring Tool Powered by AI and Human Experts

April 23, 2025

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April 22, 2025

Hearing Loss

Trouble Hearing in Noisy Places and Crowded Spaces? Researchers Say New BU-Developed Algorithm Could Help Hearing Aid Users

April 22, 2025

Suicide

Red Sox Player Jarren Duran’s Suicide Attempt Admission Praised by BU Trauma Expert for Helping with Stigma

April 22, 2025

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April 18, 2025

Elections

How Could the SAVE Act Impact Young Voters and Married People Who’ve Changed Their Name?

April 18, 2025

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April 17, 2025

Awards

Guggenheim Fellowships Awarded to Six BU Researchers and Scholars

April 17, 2025

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April 16, 2025

Microbes

Microbes Reveal Clues About Extraterrestrial Life

April 16, 2025

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April 10, 2025

Maternal Health

BU Sociologist and Her Students Train as Doulas to Help Inform Research on Pregnancy and Childbirth

April 10, 2025

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April 8, 2025

Tariffs

“The Trade Deficit Isn’t an Emergency—It’s a Sign of America’s Strength,” Writes BU Economist

April 8, 2025