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The Eaton Fire in California, January 2025, burns in Sierra Madre. Firefighters battled a fast-moving fire that erupted on Eaton in Sierra Madre, spreading to over 1,000 acres. The blaze, which began to damage homes, forced thousands to evacuate and left some residents abandoning cars. Photo by Ringo Chiu/SOPA Images/Sipa USA via AP Images

Wildfire

Wildfire Has Devastated California, Texas, and Beyond. A BU Scientist is Helping Forests Recover

August 31, 2026

Social Sciences

New Book, The Tolerance Generation, by BU Sociology Researcher Sarah Miller Examines Social Media and Teen Bullying

August 27, 2026

Photo: A glimpse inside the Jawāhir al-Maʿānī (Jewels of Meanings). جواهرالمعاني, British Library, EAP1430/17/2, digitized by Boston University

Ajami

Fragile Manuscripts Hold Hundreds of Years of African and Islamic History

August 10, 2026

Mosquitoes

Why do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More than Others?

July 28, 2026

Elections

What Motivates Black Women Voters?

July 20, 2026

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University News

Three New College of Arts and Sciences Master’s Programs Will Take Students to the Cutting Edge

July 9, 2026

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Marine science

In His New Book, The Dark Frontier, BU Biologist Explores the Deep Sea—and Provides a Warning on Its Future

June 11, 2026

Clean Energy

Boston University Researchers Team Up with Massachusetts to Launch New Clean Energy Tools

May 28, 2026

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COMMENCEMENT 2026

Boston University Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 153rd Commencement

May 17, 2026

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Classes

CAS Class Stresses That Religion and Science Are Reconcilable and Crucial

May 7, 2026

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Watch Now

CAS Writing Class Connects Terriers with Older Adults, One Story at a Time

May 6, 2026

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Opioids

How the Legal Opium Market Shaped Global Trade—and Led to an Opioid Crisis

April 29, 2026

Accolades

Two BU Scientists Receive Prestigious 2026 Breakthrough Prizes

April 22, 2026

Photo: A small, male Zebra Finch is perched on a branch. The bird has a striking appearance with a gray body, an orange patch on its cheek, and a bright red-orange beak. Its throat features a black-and-white striped "zebra" pattern, and its sides are marked with a checkered, reddish-brown patch. The background is a soft, out-of-focus mix of gray and green, which highlights the bird's vibrant colors.

Brain Science

Songbird Brains Can Generate New Neurons. Can We Help Human Brains Do the Same?

April 17, 2026

Retinal Disease

Could a Retinal Prosthesis Restore Sight for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

April 14, 2026

Photo: A composite image of two BU researchers, Alice Cronin-Golomb (left) and Plamen Ch. Ivanov, posing for headshots

Accolades

Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows

March 30, 2026

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Accolades

Biologist Jeffrey Marlow Awarded National Academies’ New Voices Honor

March 10, 2026

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Arts & Culture

Stone Gallery Show Highlights Indian Artisans and Their Role in Fashion

February 19, 2026

Photo: Ilia Malnin of the United States performs during the men's free skating of the figure skating team event at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at the Milano Ice Skating Arena

Physical Science

Olympic Figure Skater Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God,” Says He “Broke Physics.” Did He?

February 9, 2026

Photo: BU researchers simulated a childhood medical emergency, and how technology might improve care, with New Haven, Conn. responders (l-r) Stephine Jones, Jacob Strickland, Aaron West, and Yale pediatrics professor Mark Cicero. Photo courtesy of Tehnaz Boyle/Yale University/American Medical Response

Pediatric Health

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Emergency Responders Save Children?

February 5, 2026

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Emergency Responders Save Children?