New project features data-storytelling on the links between sustainable energy, health, and well-being. By Katherine Gianni and Giana Carrozza Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) is kicking off the New Year with a new project launch. After months of consideration, planning, and research, the Visualizing Energy website made its…

Traveling this holiday season but unsure of how to navigate the industry? Whether you’re going by bus, train, car, or plane, a hospitality expert shares her recommendations for seasonal trips and how to be a savvy traveler. By: Katherine Gianni and Giana Carrozza The winter season is full of simple…

Think diet alone causes diabetes? Think again. Health equity researcher breaks down commonly overlooked risk factors for diabetes and offers actionable advice for prevention. By Thalia Plata According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 37 million Americans are living with diabetes, a chronic health condition that occurs when…

Clinical psychologist shares her expertise on overcoming psychosocial stressors and how optimism can help to promote healthy aging. By: Giana Carrozza From Instagram “wellness influencers” to positive affirmation gurus on TikTok, it can often feel like self-help culture permeates every corner of the Internet. Fix your sleep schedule. Commit to…

Tricks or treats? Supernatural literature expert explores different spooky season traditions and how they are portrayed in the media. By: Giana Carrozza and Katherine Gianni Happy Spooky Season! Get your pumpkin-flavored anything, cozy blankets, and Halloween costumes out because it is officially that time of year. For many, horror is…

A BU professor of early childhood education shares research backed ways to support bilingual children in the classroom as well as at home — and why the English only approach hinders their educational growth. By Thalia Plata According to data from the 2021 American Community Survey, the percentage of people…

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, cybersecurity experts share research and thought-leadership on today’s top security threats and how to best protect yourself. By Katherine Gianni and Thalia Plata In 2004, former United States President George W. Bush and U.S. Congress declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. According to the…

Ahead of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, food insecurity expert shares research-backed approaches for addressing hunger in the U.S. By: Katherine Gianni and Giana Carrozza It is estimated that hunger and food insecurity affected more than 13.5 million households in the United States in 2021. According…

BU professor Robert Reinhart explains how a 20-minute noninvasive treatment regimen can improve both short-term and long-term memory By: Thalia Plata According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 6.5 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in 2022. That figure is predicted to nearly double by 2050. …