Photo: Pedestrians pass the One World Trade Center, center, amidst a smokey haze from wildfires in Canada. Scene is tinted a sepia-orange as masked pedestrians walk in and around the city.
Wildfires

How Wildfires Alter the Air We Breathe, and the Forests They Burn

Environment and health experts are worried about how climate change will make impacts from wildfires worse

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SUMMER PUBLISHING SCHEDULE

BU Today will operate under a slightly reduced publishing schedule through mid-August. We will not publish an edition on Fridays, but if breaking news arises, we will cover it and post it. Our Saturday roundup email is also taking a break.

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Memory Manipulation

Unlocking the Power of Our Emotional Memory

Neuroscientists from BU show that it’s possible to turn the volume down on a negative memory by stimulating other, happier ones

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Photo: Two young Black women smile and laugh as they wear golden and rainbow accessories. The table and room around them are decorated with rainbow flags and accessories, as well.

Celebrating Pride Month

Having fun with some props at the annual BU Pride Soiree for Faculty & Staff: Elana Harris, BU Arts Initiative staff administrative coordinator (left), and M.C. Damm, Newbury Center assistant director. The BU LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff and LGBTQIA+ Community Network held the event at the Dahoud Family Alumni Center on June 6.

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Photo of a women wearing an athletic crop top and leggings punching the air as she speaks into a wireless headset on a bright, sunny day. A group of people in athletic wear can be seen copying her punch as they stand on the green lawn behind her. City buildings can be seen looming in the distance.
Things-to-do

To Do Today: Seaport Sweat

Back for its eighth season, Boston’s biggest free workout series hosts outdoor fitness classes throughout the summer

Photo: Mature woman is feeling bad during the heat wave in city
Climate and Health

Human Health Is Suffering Because of Climate Change

Public health experts at BU and Harvard are teaming up to diversify and expand the global network of climate and health researchers to reach better solutions

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