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Doctor claims completion of first human head transplant, scientists are skeptical

Doctor claims completion of first human head transplant, scientists are skeptical

Sophie Will November 30, 2017

It seems the new doctor Frankenstein is from Italy, not Transylvania. Dr. Sergio Canavero, former director of the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation Group, said he and a colleague, Dr. Xiaoping Ren...

Steve McQueen discusses past, current works in ICA discussion

Sophie Will November 9, 2017

Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen visited the Institute of Contemporary Art to discuss perspectives on his video installation at the ICA, “Ashes” on Saturday. Hamza Walker, executive director of...

Director Steven Chbosky and author R.J. Palacio sit for a roundtable interview Monday about upcoming film “Wonder." PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

INTERVIEW: Author, director of ‘Wonder’ urge viewers to ‘choose kind’

Sophie Will November 2, 2017

“Wonder,” a 2012 New York Times best-selling book by R.J. Palacio, is headed to the big screen in a film directed by Stephen Chbosky on Nov. 17. In preparation for the release, both the author...

The Purr Boston Cat Café is set to open before 2018. PHOTO BY ISABELLA ARTEAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Purr Cat Café holds open house in response to online controversies, grand opening delays

Sophie Will October 12, 2017

"Make yourself at home," the owner of Purr Cat Café said as she cut through the silence at its open house. "Just enjoy the cats," she said, 20 minutes after long-awaited doors had opened. Diane...

Stanford University professor Hongjie Dai discusses his research in carbon based nanoscience Friday evening as part of the Schlumberger Annual Materials Science Lecture series. PHOTO BY SOPHIE WILL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Research on fluorescent imaging, aluminum batteries motivate BU students

Sophie Will September 28, 2017

From noninvasive imaging to a new form of energy, professor Hongjie Dai of Stanford University showed Boston University the fruits of persistent research. The new Schlumberger Annual Materials Science...

Jack Johnson releases his new album “All the Light Above It Too” Sept. 8 through Brushfire Records. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Jack Johnson’s “All the Light Above it Too” offers advice in relatable lyrics

Sophie Will September 15, 2017

Laidback and dreamy Jack Johnson recaptured hearts with “All the Light Above it Too,” released last Friday. Known for his acoustic skills and wholesome lyrics, Johnson reinforces his staple features,...

Team of Boston University engineering professors develop a transparent electrodynamic system that self-cleans solar panels in order to capture more solar energy. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

ICYMI: 3,500-year-old tomb discovered, new solar panel research shows declining climate state

Sophie Will September 14, 2017

New discoveries in science are happening every day. However, this week, an undisturbed Egyptian tomb and new research in reaching solar energy’s full potential made top headlines.   1. 3,500-year...

The largest sun flare since 2008 is recorded by NASA Sept. 7. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Solar flares trend causes severe magnetic storms, intrigue BU community

Daily Free Press Staff September 14, 2017

Space scientists have encountered several huge, unexpected solar flares over a short span of time this past week, one of which even resulted in a coronal mass ejection in the direction of the Earth. Early...

Located in the Harvard Museum of Natural Historu's "Arthropods: Creatures That Rule" section, "Bees!" is a new exhibit meant to highlight the endangered insect. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Harvard Museum exhibit on bees creates buzz in community

Sophie Will September 7, 2017

Although the “Bees!” exhibit at Harvard Museum of Natural History naturally creates a swarm of excited patrons, the new active hive is sure to be all the buzz. The exhibit is part of the larger...

GRAPHIC BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Life-saving CAR-T cancer therapy approved by the FDA

Sophie Will September 7, 2017

After years of uncertainty surrounding treatment for leukemia patients, the Food and Drug Administration announced a new type of treatment that has the ability to save patients. The key? Using their...

A Museum of Science staff member demonstrates how air pumps through the lungs to a group of children at a Women and Girls in STEM event on Nov. 5. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Discover the science behind Boston

Sophie Will June 7, 2017

With dozens of museums accessible around Boston, it’s difficult to decide which amazing museum to visit first. To help, here’s the top three science museums to discover in Beantown: Museum of...

A community of sexual assault survivors share their stories through poetry, music, prose and photography Sunday night in Cambridge. PHOTO COURTESY STORMY SAINT-VAL

More Than This fosters open discussion on sexual assault through arts

Sophie Will April 4, 2017

Sexual assault survivors gathered for a night of community and healing at More Than This, a discussion during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to encourage conversation through music, photography, poetry...

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