Research

Exercise and Dementia

Boston University–Led Research Finds Mid- or Late-Life Exercise May Cut Risk of Dementia

Fossil Fuels

More Than 46 Million in the US Live Within a Mile of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Home Births

More People Are Giving Birth at Home. Why, and Is It Safe?

Research

Best of The Brink 2025: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers

Research

Best of The Brink 2025: A Selection of BU’s 10 Most-Read, Liked, and Shared Science and Research Stories

Down Syndrome

How BU Research Is Helping Infants with Down Syndrome Take Steps Toward Independence

Undergraduate Research

BU Undergrads Making a Difference Through Research

Sustainability

Sustainability Research Awards Honor BU Climate Science Heroes

Memory

BU Neuroscientist’s “Riveting Debut” Book Discusses “How to Change a Memory”

Cancer Series

With New Technology and Innovative Treatments, BU Cancer Research Is Saving Lives

Cancer Series

10 Ways BU Researchers Could Revolutionize Cancer Care

Cancer Series

Living with Cancer: How BU Programs Help Patients, Students Stay Resilient in the Face of a Life-Changing Diagnosis

CHURCH CLOSINGS

Why Might a Record Number of Churches Close This Year?

Cancer Series

Video: Her Grandmother’s Brain Tumor Treatment Inspired This BU Doctor’s Career

Cancer Series

“Science Saved My Life”: Cancer Survivor and BU Alum Joy Huber on Why Research Matters

Semiconductors

BU Engineers Are Helping to Bring Semiconductor Production Back to the US

Accolades

National Science Foundation Honors 6 BU Researchers with CAREER Awards

Gambling

Boston University Researchers to Examine Impact of Legalized Gambling in $2.5M Study

Mental Health

New BU Research Project Aims to Shift Mental Health Focus Beyond Symptoms to Meaning and Well-Being

Research News

Brink Bites: BU Health Researchers Win Major NIH Grants; BU Device Named Among Time’s Best Inventions of 2025