In His New Book, The Dark Frontier, BU Biologist Explores the Deep Sea—and Provides a Warning on Its Future
Jeffrey Marlow combines journalism, historical narrative, and policy work to illuminate the ocean’s depths before they are changed forever
How Do Social Movements Emerge—and Why Do Some Radicalize?
New book, Protests and Radicalization in the Digital Age: The Reopen Movement, explores protest and polarization in the social media era
Boston University Joins National Science Foundation Institute Pushing Frontiers of Physics and AI
AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions includes MIT, Harvard, and other leading local universities
Squid-Inspired Lab Technology Wins Student Team a Boston University Climate Award
Anthony Janetos Climate Action Prize given to project that makes lab fluid pumps greener, quieter, and cheaper
We Can Predict Space Weather. What If We Could Also Stop It?
Solar flares and geomagnetic storms can kill satellites and mess with GPS. A BU researcher has designed a space-based system to better protect us from rogue interplanetary weather.
Chances Are You’re Not Carrying the Right Safety Gear When You Hike
Boston University researcher John Lambert asked hundreds of hikers and trail runners what they were carrying on their wilderness treks. Many were less prepared than they should be.
Boston University Researchers Team Up with Massachusetts to Launch New Clean Energy Tools
Collaboration with the state produces online data tools that aim to help cities and towns implement greener energy programs
Announcing the Hariri Institute FY26 Fellowships and FY27 Focused Research Programs
The Hariri Institute for Computing announces its FY26 Fellowship awards and FY27 Focused Research Program (FRP) awards, recognizing researchers advancing innovative work in computing, AI, and computational science and engineering across Boston University.
How Worried Should We Be About the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak?
Boston University researchers are helping track disease’s spread and preparing to test new treatments
Boston University’s Loretta Lees honored by UK’s Royal Geographical Society
Director of Initiative on Cities’ work on gentrification and displacement called “pivotal” to urban geography