Archive for ‘October, 2008’

The Light of Your Life

Scientists often refer to protein as the fabric of life, and now the highly varied molecules that people are made of are starting to take orders from light particles.

When the dead perform good deeds for the living

Kathy Harnish has been registered as an organ donor for four decades, but about five years ago she turned to a different kind of donation.

Rap, politics blend at BU

Whether it’s old school or new school, hip-hop can actually school audience members on politics.

City park landmark may be revamped

A 140-year-old fountain that anchors Boston Common’s eastern edge could get a new infusion of cash if the City Council approves a proposed renovation project.

Tech tastes on campus lead to IT arms race

In an age when computers grow obsolete faster than ever only to be replaced by the newest and fastest hardware, many students are expressing their dissatisfaction with their campuses’ information technology resources despite universities’ constant efforts to update, IT experts say.