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The Harvest moon during a partial eclipse on Sept. 17. Earth currently has a “mini-moon,” which offers a unique research opportunity for astronomers. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

From space rocks to dirty snowballs, Boston astronomers talk current astronomical events, our connection to the universe

By Macie Parker October 11, 2024
Astronomical events — a comet just as bright as Jupiter and the mini-moon — are not just interesting to look at. They offer a unique glimpse into the vastness of the galaxy that we call home.
Shanzah Rafiqi | Graphic Artist

A case for celebrating the leap day

By Laura Tickey February 29, 2024
We see seasons as certainties, but what if that wasn't the case? Maybe we can make leap day our own holiday, where we could detach from our reality and consider what things would be like if they were flipped upside down. 
Extinction Rebellion on Earth Day

GALLERY: Extinction Rebellion rallies on Earth Day

By Amanda Hess and Zoe Zekos April 23, 2023
Last Saturday on Earth Day, Extinction Rebellion rallied near the State House and marched through downtown.
Analise Bruno | Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Reconnecting with mother nature—no USB required

By Editors March 31, 2023
Globalization has undeniably given humanity some of its most coveted inventions like the light bulb, the telephone and microwavable mac-and-cheese! But what is often overlooked is its consequences. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: Grieving what’s not yet gone — a reflection on climate change

By Caroline McCord May 3, 2022
Spending just one spring day outside can and should reinvigorate our fight against climate change. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Welcome to the Greenhouse: Debunking “the climate has always been changing” argument

By Fiona Broadie February 8, 2022
The climate has always been changing. They are dangerously wrong, of course, in saying that the concerning and rapid climate change we talk about today is not caused by humanity’s ever-increasing greenhouse gas emissions
Plants of BU Instagram Account

New student-led Instagram account features plants and community

By Molly Farrar May 16, 2021
@plants.of.bu shares plant tips, tricks and trivia while supporting the BIPOC and queer community.
Fresh produce

Ask Sophia: What should I do with excess produce before it goes bad?

By Sophia Yakumithis April 22, 2021
The issue of food waste is something I was confronted with this past week.
my true fairytale film

Still following the butterflies: Memorial film takes angelic spin on tragedy

By Sarah Readdean April 20, 2021
"My True Fairytale" — a new film by D. Mitry — was inspired by his teen daughter's untimely death.
woman laying in bed

My perfect sick day

By Grace Knoop April 16, 2021
My body is run down and tired after a long semester, so I had myself the ultimate sick day.
massachusetts state house

Massachusetts to hit net zero emissions by 2050 through new law

By Taylor Brokesh March 31, 2021
Baker signed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy” Friday.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

A Room With A View: History is repeating itself, but we can break the cycle

By Antonia Lehnert March 22, 2021
If we succeed in mastering history the right way, we will avoid reliving the tragedies of the past.
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