How Do We Solve America’s Affordable Housing Crisis? BU Research Helps Inspire a Federal Bill That Suggests Answers
Legislation could curtail ability of strict local zoning regulations and outspoken “not in my backyard” residents to block multifamily housing
How Do We Solve America’s Affordable Housing Crisis? BU Research Helps Inspire a Federal Bill That Suggests Answers
Legislation could curtail ability of strict local zoning regulations and outspoken “not in my backyard” residents to block multifamily housing
Missile Defense Won’t Save Us from Growing Nuclear Arsenals
“You can’t build the impenetrable shield,” says BU military tech expert Sanne Verschuren
State Laws Banning Abortion Linked to Increases in Mental Health Issues
Researchers found that state-level restrictions and bans on abortion care led to higher levels of mental distress in the state’s population
Getting Police Officers to Trust Implicit Bias Training
BUPD chief and Harvard researchers collaborate to show a scientific approach works
Permanent Birth Control Up following Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
Researchers find Dobbs decision ending right to abortion spiked use of permanent contraception—vasectomies and tubal ligations
How High-Level Lawsuits Are Disrupting Climate Change Policies
BU researchers are pushing for changes to international treaties to better protect the planet after finding fossil fuel companies are increasingly suing countries for billions over climate policies
Should People Be Fined for Sleeping Outside?
As the US Supreme Court hears a historic case, Grants Pass v. Johnson, on criminalizing people sleeping outside, BU social scientists say there are better ways to prevent and end homelessness
Do Immigrants and Immigration Help the Economy?
With immigration dominating politics and voter concerns, BU economist’s research shows immigration boosts local wages and that having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice
CARB-X Funds 100th Project—a Milestone for BU-Based Nonprofit Leading Antimicrobial-Resistance Fightback
Global partnership led by BU law professor has now given $452.6 million in funding to support promising new antibiotics, vaccines, and rapid diagnostics—and is ready to support more projects