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Exercise and Dementia

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

January 12, 2026

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January 8, 2026

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Fossil Fuels

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

January 8, 2026

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Home Births

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

January 6, 2026

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January 6, 2026

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December 17, 2025

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Research

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

December 16, 2025

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December 16, 2025

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Research

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

December 16, 2025

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December 11, 2025

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Infectious Diseases

How Can We Ensure Science Is a Force for Good?

December 11, 2025

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December 8, 2025

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Down Syndrome

How BU Research Is Helping Infants with Down Syndrome Take Steps Toward Independence

December 8, 2025

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December 4, 2025

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December 1, 2025

Space Sciences

Is There Life on Other Planets? BU Astronomer Helping Lead New Mission Seeking Hints of Life in Space

December 1, 2025

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Earth & Environment

Terriers Reflect on Attending This Year’s United Nations Climate Conference

December 1, 2025

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Genetics

Our Identities Are More Than Our Genes, Says BU Researcher in Debut Book

November 25, 2025

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November 24, 2025

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Sustainability

Sustainability Research Awards Honor BU Climate Science Heroes

November 24, 2025

Sustainability Research Awards Honor BU Climate Science Heroes