An estimated one million pilgrims are expected to descend on St. Peter’s Square on April 27 as Pope Francis elevates two Popes to Sainthood. John XXIII was the architect […] More
Dr. Judy Lytle ran the Boston Marathon just one year after battling cancer and raised $10,000 for Boston Medical Center. […] More
The night before the race, about 500 bicyclists rode the route of the Boston Marathon. Many cyclists donned costumes and glow sticks as they streamed down the 26.2-mile ride at […] More
For the first time in Boston Marathon history, due to security restrictions, men and women in the military cannot "ruck," or walk the usual 26.2 mile route with a rucksack […] More
April 21, 2014 – Rita Jeptoo, Kenya, is the first female to cross the finish line of the 118th Boston Marathon. Jeptoo’s time, 2:18:57 set a new record. Photo […] More
MIT Police Officer Sean Collier is remembered by his sister for his sense of humor, his sense of adventure and his love for being a police officer. […] More
Can't run 26.2 miles? Don't fret. Check out this timelapse of the entire Boston Marathon route from Hopkinton to Boylston. […] More
Last year, Forum restaurant on Boylston Street was ground zero for the second Boston Marathon bombing. The restaurant, its staff and The Joe Andruzzi Foundation it hosted at last year's […] 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 […] More
News & Features
Dr. Judy Lytle ran the Boston Marathon just one year after battling cancer and raised $10,000 for Boston Medical Center. More
There was plenty of excitement and energy near Boston College in Newton as students, family, and friends gathered to cheer on the runners during the 118th running of the Boston Marathon. Andre Khatchaturian reports. More
The night before the race, about 500 bicyclists rode the route of the Boston Marathon. Many cyclists donned costumes and glow sticks as they streamed down the 26.2-mile ride at midnight. More
Boston University women's basketball coach, Kelly Greenberg, resigned Wednesday amidst allegations of emotional abuse of players. Andre Khatchaturian reports. More
Kate Giere ran the Boston Marathon, raising $7,500 for Beth Israel Hospital after seeing the hospital's strength in 2013. More
Double amputee and two-time Ironman Scott Rigsby uses his nonprofit to aid Boston Marathon bombing victims in their road to recovery. More
Dreamfar organization helps Boston teens get active and train for future Marathons. 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
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.