Geologist Sam Bowring, a professor at MIT, thinks unlocking mysteries of Earth's past will allow us to better understand climate change and Earth's future. Human understanding, however, starts with basic […] More
Somerville's Green Team is hard at work. Teens receive compensation while working on environmental projects. […] More
On the eve of the one year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, the Boston University Chinese Student Scholar Association hosted a public interfaith service at Marsh Chapel to honor […] More
Starting today, BU News Service takes a look back, but also looks forward telling the stories of Boston, stronger, as we cover Marathon 2014. […] More
Since the recession, education budget cuts have made it hard for schools to provide field trips. The standardized test could deter teachers from leading field trips as well. […] More
Bostonians can make their own prayer flags in memory of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing victims at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. […] More
A year ago, BU freshman Timmy Lagos headed out on a glorious spring day to watch the Boston Marathon and narrowly escaped serious injury. […] More
News & Features
Counselors who worked with those affected after the marathon bombings returned to help them deal with the one-year anniversary. More
Every year, Newton's Heartbreak Hill provides an arduous challenge for Boston Marathon runners because of its gradual ascent. This year will be no different. Reporter Andre Khatchaturian takes a look at the iconic history and challenges of Heartbreak Hill. More
Seven runners associated with Boston University were selected by the Lu family in order to run in honor of Lu Lingzi and raise money for the Lu Lingzi Memorial Scholarship Fund. Reporter Andre Khatchaturian spoke with Team Lu at a fundraising event. More
Geologist Sam Bowring, a professor at MIT, thinks unlocking mysteries of Earth's past will allow us to better understand climate change and Earth's future. Human understanding, however, starts with basic earth science education and many schools no longer have it. More
AUDIO: Reporter Jamie Bologna visited the Boston Marathon finish line this morning to speak with people visiting the site one year after the bombings. More
On the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, we invite you to share your memories here. More
Saucony and the Marathon Sports store rolled out the green carpet to welcome the fortunate few who managed to snag a pair of the Kinvara 5 Boston Edition running shoes. More
VIDEO: The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team, more than 700 strong, will race again to raise funds in support of the battle against cancer. More
Massachusetts has declared a heroin overdose emergency. What's behind some of the reports of overdose and deaths? Jenanine Ilacqua reports. More
Science
As the popularity of fecal matter transplants skyrockets, some researchers and doctors are worried we need to slow down and evaluate these treatments more carefully.
What modern video games could learn from their analogue ancestors.
Exposure to toxic venom hardly seems like a recipe for alleviating pain, but the proteins in snake bites and bee stings might represent a safer alternative to opioids.
Special Reports
The nation paused to remember on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a son of Massachusetts. BUNS responded with special coverage from Boston, Washington and Dallas.
On a day that’s normally joyous as runners cross the Boston Marathon finish line, BU News Service switched from chronicling triumph to reporting a tragedy.
BU News Service traveled to Washington, DC, to cover the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.