Researchers found that teens use subtlety and systematized harm online, while adults often overlook. LGBTQ+ students, gender nonconforming students, and students from disadvantaged backgrounds are most likely to experience bullying. Social media becomes a primary way young people learn about diversity and create support systems.
Corals hosting heat-tolerant algae are more resistant to heat stress, but their immune systems are suppressed, making them more prone to disease. This trade-off helps explain why some corals appear more resilient but struggle to survive in complex environments.
A new study by Boston University researchers suggests that plant species can accurately predict tidal marsh methane emissions, providing a practical method for estimating emissions across tidal marshes. The study found that plant species explained 62% of methane emissions variability, outperforming previous proxies like salinity.
By focusing on the specific regions of antibodies responsible for recognizing disease targets, the AI model improved binding affinity prediction and required fewer computational resources. This approach is similar to human-language AI models, where smaller domain-specific models trained on high-quality data can outperform larger ones.
A Boston University-led study found that the solar wind strips away Mars' atmosphere by generating Kelvin-Helmholtz waves, similar to wind on Earth. The process drives atmospheric ion escape, with plasma clouds facilitating bulk escape.
The National Science Foundation has awarded Boston University $20 million to enhance its cloud lab, allowing researchers to request complex experiments remotely. The BU-based lab will focus on biotechnology and engineering biological systems, with the capacity to host studies on new vaccines, DNA sequencing, and genetic engineering.
A new editorial highlights the need for public health leadership to build trustworthy AI in health. The authors argue that public health expertise is essential to ensure AI systems are equitable, transparent and effective across diverse populations.
A study found that small coral reef fishes form previously undocumented associations with Christmas tree worms and other tube-dwelling worms on Caribbean coral reefs. This behavior is unclear, with potential benefits to both parties, and warrants further investigation into whether it's mutualistic, commensal, or parasitic.
A study by Boston University researchers found that CARB-X-backed projects are nearly five times more likely to advance to clinical trials, while nonfunded projects had less than a quarter advancing. The nonprofit's support led to the award of 160 patents and increased odds of life-saving products reaching patients.
A $9 million, five-year grant will support the project to improve understanding of CAA's pathobiology and develop early detection and diagnosis methods. The international research team aims to uncover how CAA develops and progresses, leading to earlier interventions and therapies.
A recent study published in Nature explored how tailoring stroke rehabilitation for bilingual aphasia patients can improve recovery outcomes. An AI model called BiLex was used to create digital twins of patients, which helped identify the most effective language for therapy.
Boston University has joined the NSF-funded AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions to unlock new discoveries in physics using AI. The institute, which includes top local universities, aims to develop new approaches to AI by applying physics principles.
A Boston University researcher has designed a space-based system called StormWall to better protect against space weather. The system would fire chemical elements into the edge of Earth's magnetic field, temporarily fortifying defenses and deflecting potentially damaging storms.
A Boston University researcher found that most hikers and trail runners are not carrying the necessary emergency gear, despite being in remote areas. The study suggests targeted educational outreach can help alleviate this problem and recommends more awareness about preparedness.
A study by Boston University researchers found that removing cookies cuts website publishers' revenue by over a third, with privacy-enhanced alternatives recovering only a small portion of the lost revenue. The loss of cookies could impact the quality and usefulness of digital products.
Lokmanoglu will investigate how images spread online during politically charged moments, their impact on polarization, and the effectiveness of media literacy prompts in identifying non-authentic images. Her research has implications for consumers of media and engaging with the world in an increasingly polarized society.
A new study by Boston University School of Social Work highlights the daily struggles faced by older homeless women, including managing health conditions and fighting to maintain dignity in dehumanizing shelter environments. The research found that these women often experience accelerated aging due to poor nutrition and harsh living co...
Historian Benjamin R. Siegel's book 'Markets of Pain' explores how opium was used as a commodity to wield power and control supply chains, contributing to the opioid epidemic. India's unique history with opium production, inherited from colonial era systems, is also examined.
A new study found that people with Parkinson's disease and those in its prodromal stage often report 'brain fog' despite normal objective cognitive scores. The researchers suggest targeting anxiety and depression may help improve quality of life.
A new ultrasensitive test reveals evidence of previously undetected tuberculosis in Boston Hospital patients, with a striking link to life-threatening sickle cell disease complications. The study found that most TB DNA-positive patients were age 50 or older and tested negative on standard TB infection tests.
Paschalidis recognized for developing intelligent systems that remain robust under uncertainty, enabling real-world use in medical data. His work showcases the power of convergent research in creating transformative impact on healthcare.
Boston University researchers Alice Cronin-Golomb and Plamen Ch. Ivanov have been recognized as AAAS fellows for their pioneering work on aging diseases and network physiology. Their research focuses on understanding the brain's function in healthy aging and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Researchers at Boston University have discovered a dopamine signal in the brain that helps determine whether we're moving toward or away from a goal. This signal, called a trajectory error, operates independently of traditional reward responses and arises from different sensory and motor inputs.
A new study by Boston University found that 74% of neurodivergent youth in the USA experience one or more forms of psychological, cyber, physical or sexual dating abuse. The research highlights the need for schools and communities to address this issue with targeted resources.
A hospital-based program supporting gun and knife violence victims can halve the likelihood of future harm, according to a Boston University study. Regular engagement with the Violence Intervention Advocacy Program reduced the risk of being revictimized or committing violence by 50 percent two to three years after discharge.
A clinical study will investigate the effects of a three-month at-home intervention with MOVIVE on motor and cognitive responses, utilizing comprehensive assessments and brain imaging techniques. The study aims to inform tailored approaches to assessment and intervention for people with Parkinson's disease.
Two new studies from Schneider Electric and Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability identify 95 sociotechnical barriers and 50 risks hindering progress in the high-stakes buildings sector. The research highlights complex interplay between economic, political, social, and behavioral factors driving inefficiencies and costs.
A Boston University study finds nearly 14% of the US population lives within a mile of fossil fuel infrastructure, posing potential health risks. The research highlights inequities in exposure, with predominantly non-white groups and urbanites disproportionately affected.
Boston University researcher Brian Cleary has been awarded a five-year, $2.25 million NIH grant to investigate how gene expression changes over time in single cells. His project aims to develop new computational-experimental approaches to track RNA velocity vector fields and deepen understanding of cell physiology.
Christopher Chen, a renowned biomedical engineer, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for his groundbreaking contributions to cell and tissue engineering. His research may lead to lifesaving new treatments for disease, including heart attack cures and organ repairs.
Two Boston University researchers, Julia Bond and Meg Younger, have received prestigious awards from the NIH for their innovative projects. Julia Bond will study how pre-pregnancy sexual wellness affects conception, while Meg Younger will develop new techniques to unravel mosquitoes' sense of smell.
A new study by Boston University researchers examines the impact of urban environmental stressors on tree growth and ecosystem services. The study found that urbanization disrupts the tree microbiome, leading to a loss of symbiotic relationships and an accumulation of pathogens, which can have negative effects on human well-being.
A Boston University study suggests that attaching mundane memories to significant emotional events can enhance recall. The research found that the brain uses a sliding scale to decide which memories to preserve, prioritizing those with high-level similarity to emotional events.
A new study by Boston University marine biologists reveals that heat waves are devastating the mutualistic relationship between clownfish and anemones in the Red Sea. The researchers found that prolonged bleaching caused a catastrophic breakdown in the system, resulting in a 94-100% die-off of clownfish and 66-94% die-off of anemones.
Boston University has been awarded a prestigious $4.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to further women's health research. The five-year award will support early-career faculty members through a two-year program, focusing on addiction science, maternal and child health, and sex influences on health outcomes.
Kenneth Lutchen, a renowned biomedical engineer and higher education leader, has been appointed to lead Boston University's $500 million research enterprise. He will focus on advancing discovery, scholarship, and collaboration.
Autistic adults face barriers to colonoscopies due to sensory and communication challenges, yet are less likely to receive the critical diagnostic procedure. Boston University's project aims to engage autistic voices through a national advisory board and patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research.
Researchers at Boston University developed a new ultra-open metamaterial that effectively silences a broader range of unwanted sounds while preserving airflow. This breakthrough enables practical acoustic silencing in diverse settings, such as factories, offices, and public spaces.
The project aims to develop novel, interpretable biomarkers using advanced artificial intelligence to overcome limitations in current diagnostic tools. The team will integrate multi-modal data and biomechanics for better diagnosis and tracking of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Dr. Adnan Hyder will lead Boston University's School of Public Health, emphasizing research on corporate influence on health and policy, as well as global gun violence. He aims to strengthen the school's impact, funding, and student network while promoting social accountability.
Researchers from Boston University and Northwestern University develop a system that integrates quantum light sources and control electronics on a single piece of silicon, creating reliable streams of correlated photon pairs. The advance enables mass-producible 'quantum light factory' chips and large-scale quantum systems.
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that warmer summer temperatures increase tree growth, but less snow on the ground slows this growth significantly. This means that New England forests' ability to store carbon in future climate scenarios is likely overestimated.
A new study by Boston University's Richard A. Currie explores the impact of workplace nosiness on employee performance and satisfaction. Researchers found that employees react to nosiness by pulling down their privacy boundaries, leading to higher stress levels and lower task performance.
A new study reveals seven forms of corruption in California's solar market, including favoritism and tax evasion, which undermine the potential for a just energy transition. The research implicates solar energy in corruption practices affecting communities, policymaking, and regulation.
Researchers at Boston University are developing a groundbreaking method for securing sensitive data in the face of emerging quantum computing threats. Their approach, called Encrypted Operator Computing (EOC), merges physics, computer science, and mathematics to enable scalable methods for computing directly on encrypted data.
A new study from Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability finds that over 60% of energy infrastructure projects worldwide run over budget and take longer than expected to complete. Nuclear power plants are the worst offenders, with an average construction cost overrun of 102.5%. In contrast, solar energy and wind farms hav...
A new generative AI technique allows for the design of RNA molecules with improved functions, opening up potential for novel therapeutics and diagnostics. The SANDSTORM and GARDN systems enable the prediction and generation of RNA sequences tailored for specific tasks in cells or diagnostic assays.
A new brain-inspired algorithm developed at BU can help hearing aids tune out interference and isolate single talkers in a crowd of voices. In testing, researchers found it could improve word recognition accuracy by 40 percentage points relative to current hearing aid algorithms.
A recent study by Boston University researchers has discovered that exposure to microplastics enhances the antimicrobial resistance of bacteria, making them more resistant to antibiotics. This finding is particularly concerning for refugees and underfunded health systems, where access to healthcare is already limited.
A study by Boston University researchers explores two tools to fight climate misperceptions caused by native advertising from big oil companies. Disclosures and inoculations were found to help readers recognize advertising and reduce susceptibility to misleading claims.