Big Majority of Young Adults Are Pro-COVID Vaccine, Driven to Protect Themselves and Community, BU Study Finds
Boston University researchers also find those with anti-vaccine attitudes are less altruistic, more likely to distrust science and government
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
You Can Gentrify Anything Today. What Does that Say About Society?
Boston University sociologist Japonica Brown-Saracino’s new book looks at how the meaning of gentrification has changed
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
How Can We Ensure Science Is a Force for Good?
BU researcher Muhammad Zaman’s new book, Infected, urges scientists to recognize past mistakes and be vigilant in ensuring research is used for good
BU Researchers Find Nearly 47 Million Americans Are at High Risk of Potential Health Hazards from Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Boston University researchers found that more than 14% of people in the contiguous United States reside within a mile of at least one piece of fossil fuel infrastructure, the majority in cities.
National Science Foundation Honors 6 BU Researchers with CAREER Awards
Recognition as rising stars from the NSF will support projects on safer robots, more trustworthy healthcare AI, and other computer science–infused innovations
Boston University Researchers to Examine Impact of Legalized Gambling in $2.5M Study
Funding from Massachusetts Gaming Commission will drive research on social and economic impacts, including student behavior
Brink Bites: BU Health Researchers Win Major NIH Grants; BU Device Named Among Time’s Best Inventions of 2025
Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around BU, including big funding wins, opposition to deepfakes, and studying LGBTQ+ suicide risk factors
Why Do So Many Kids Struggle with Reading? BU Researcher’s Study Finds Literacy Screening Programs Failing Young Learners
Nationwide study suggests mandated universal literacy screening programs aren’t translating into help for struggling young readers, including children with dyslexia