Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital find new mutations linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease could strike as early as 40 years old in some patients? Or that the rate of Alzheimer’s —which is already the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the nonprofit Alzheimer’s Association — is steadily rising? It is a rough wake up call, but it is […]
Gravity: Groundbreaking 3D at last
Within the first 15 minutes of Gravity, as the camera slowly floats toward Dr. Stone (Sandra Bullock), the viewer may experience that fine moment when the action feels tangible — except, for him or her, it is in three dimensions. The camera does not cut for what seems like an impossibly long time. The screen between […]
San Diego surf rock makes big Wavves at the Sinclair
On a cool autumn night in Cambridge, the audience at The Sinclair was transported to a never-ending California summer when Wavves performed their set. As the clock struck 11 p.m. Tuesday, the large crowd huddled even tighter as it waited for a glimpse of the headliner. At first glance, it was a surprisingly diverse audience […]
Dance Showcase 2013 shines spotlight on BU talent
The Boston University Dance Theater was full of movement Friday and Saturday when BU’s dance program held its Dance Showcase 2013 at the Buick Street theater. The showcase included 10 pieces, four of which were premieres. It featured the work of several experienced choreographers and dancers, some of whom were resident faculty, and others who were guests of the […]
MGMT: Trippy kings release third perfectly bizarre album
If I met the members of MGMT personally, I would first spit in their faces. Then I would thank them for making such weird music. I suppose I should be more grateful — MGMT is such a massive improvement as an album over 2010’s aimless and depressing Congratulations, which, despite some excellent tunes, was weighed down by terrible […]
Events
- So you think you can dance?: BU Hip-Hop hosts break dancing event on campus
- The Day of the Locust: Adam Aries immortalized in photography showcase
- INTERVIEW: Comedian Braunohler doesn’t care what you think
- BU Hip-Hop releases mixtape ‘The Ill Rhettoric’ with boisterous clarity, throws listening party
- MUSE Clues: What to look for in 2014
Features
- Liam Neeson flops in Non-Stop
- Lone Star Taco Bar serves up authenticity at Chipotle prices
- Class is in session: ScHoolboy Q masters his sound
- Health and beauty: New Renfrew Center treats, empowers Boston women with eating disorders
- THC for HIV: Researchers connect psychoactive ingredient of medical marijuana to HIV treatment
InBusiness
- WeWork aims to create dynamic office spaces for startups
- New Balance funding launches BU varsity lacrosse program
- Sweetheart Spending: COM prof. on why advertisers are a girl’s best friend
- Sweetheart Spending: Boston florists sell red but look to get back in black with Valentine’s rush
- Show me the money: Boston-based companies help startups start up
Science Tuesday
- THC for HIV: Researchers connect psychoactive ingredient of medical marijuana to HIV treatment
- A place to ‘build stuff’: Touring Boston University’s EPIC facilities
- Smaller is better: Researchers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., discover new technique to analyze space dust
- Added sugar can double risk of heart disease mortality, researchers find
- Helmet designs can reduce concussion risk by 50 percent, study shows
Spotlight
- Health and beauty: New Renfrew Center treats, empowers Boston women with eating disorders
- Business is Booming: Entrepreneurship Club helps ambitious students turn visions into reality throughout decade
- Any way and every way: BU Triathlon Team prepares for half-marathon
- Great Boston Couch Race promotes pan-Asian cuisine
- Fighting for their final breath: Participants climb 82 flights of stairs to raise money for lung cancer research
