Brink Bites: Color-Changing Wipes Can Detect Lead, BU Researcher Named Ecological Society President
Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around Boston University, including a study of opioid use disorder treatment and new insights into Ebola and Marburg
Some Boston Harbor Shellfish Is Now Safe to Eat—Why Is That a Big Deal?
Boston University marine scientist Robinson “Wally” Fulweiler explains how shellfish help keep our seas healthy
Bringing Cleaner Air to Boston Homes—One Stove at a Time
Boston University researchers have been partnering with the city to replace gas stoves with electric induction alternatives and measure the effect on air quality
BU Expert to Help Lead UN Climate Report, Undergraduates Study Secrets of the Universe
Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around BU, including prestigious physics and health awards for researchers
More Than 46 Million in the US Live Within a Mile of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
New Boston University study suggests urban residents are disproportionately exposed to potentially harmful energy supply chain infrastructure
Best of BU’s 2025 Science and Research
Boston University’s healthcare research expertise was in high demand, while stories about engineers’ moon mission and student researchers proved big hits
10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers
From soft robots that could make cancer surgery safer to an algorithm that boosts hearing aid performance, how BU research made a difference this year
BU Undergrads Are Making A Difference Through Research—From Saving Bumblebees to Tracking Fiber In Our Diet
Students in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program roll up their sleeves, work with faculty mentors, and make meaningful contributions to scores of projects
Terriers Reflect on Attending This Year’s United Nations Climate Conference
Four BU doctoral students who traveled to Brazil for COP30 talk about the urgency they heard and solutions that were discussed
Sustainability Research Awards Honor BU Climate Science Heroes
Annual Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability awards given to students and faculty