Social Sciences

Research News

Brink Bites: Tracking Endangered Frogs, Why Concentration Wanders, Studying Kids’ Beliefs

Elections

How Could the SAVE Act Impact Young Voters and Married People Who’ve Changed Their Name?

Maternal Health

BU Sociologist and Her Students Train as Doulas to Help Inform Research on Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tariffs

“The Trade Deficit Isn’t an Emergency—It’s a Sign of America’s Strength,” Writes BU Economist

Social Work

BU School of Social Work Makes a “Transformative” Hire for Childhood Equity

Housing

BU’s Initiative on Cities Builds a Tool for Fighting Displacement

Awards

Three BU Researchers Win National Honor for Early-Career Scientists and Engineers

Climate Change

Can Gold Reserves Help Pay for Climate Disaster Recovery?

Archaeology

What Ancient Pottery Can Teach Us About Everyday Lives in the Time of Jesus and Herod the Great

Expert Take

Cycling Can Make Older Adults Healthier and More Independent. Here’s How to Design Bikes and Networks That Meet Their Needs

Research

Best of The Brink 2024: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Discoveries—All from BU Researchers

Religion and Ukraine

BU Student Researched How Russian Religion Fuels War in Ukraine

Research News

Brink Bites: Finding Love Online and Preserving Black American Sign Language

Politics

What Could Donald Trump’s Second Presidential Term Mean for Science, Scientists, and Research?

Forced Displacement

BU Center on Forced Displacement Magazine Highlights Plight of Millions Compelled to Flee Their Homes

Undergraduate Research

For BU Undergrad, Meal Leftovers Aren’t Trash—They’re Glimpses into the Past

Inauguration 2024

Inauguration 2024 Research on Tap Celebrates BU’s Power to Bring Scholars Together to Better Our World

Awards

New BU Postdoctoral Awards Celebrate Excellence in Mentorship and Research

College Inequality

Is Higher Education Ignoring Inequality and Failing Disadvantaged Students?

Youth Anxiety

Why Are Kids Struggling with Anxiety More than Ever?