Lessons in Evolution
Christopher Schmitt studies the genetic evolution of wild vervet monkeys in South Africa. Photo by Paul Samuels By Steve Holt Coral reefs are old. Really old. Scientists believe corals have lived in the shallows of Earth’s oceans for 160 million years, predating dinosaurs. They owe their longevity in large part to a... More
BU historian’s new book examines unlikely friendships during the Cold War
History Professor Alexis Peri studies pen friendships between US and Soviet women More
Mars’ history of water fundamental to understanding life on Earth
BU Astronomers say Mars once had a lot of water More
Breaking Barriers through Language
CAS lecturer teams up with Boston Public Schools administrator to teach Spanish to teachers, principals, nurses, and staff members More
Incorporating Non-Binary Pronouns in the French Classroom
By Katrina Scalise (COM'24) In October 2023, the French Sénat voted for an extensive ban on gender-inclusive writing, asserting that French pronouns should continue to be masculine or feminine and that gender-neutral references should continue to take on the masculine form. If passed by the French Parliament, the new law would uphold... More
Designing a Curriculum for Multilingual Writers
The Writing Program's Christina Michaud spearheaded a new initiative to rewrite ELL curriculm for multilingual students More
Lionfish photo prompts scientific puzzle
A photo of a lionfish led Biologist John Finnerty to a new study on coral. More