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Coffee and You: Part 3!
Ever wonder what it takes for your coffee to go from bean to cup?
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Red Sox Merchandising Has Gone a Little Far
Apparently there are Red Sox headphones now. That cost $400.
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Coffee and You: Part 2!
Providing an overview on sustainable coffee practices and tips for making wise coffee choices
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Coffee and You: Part 1
Habitual coffee drinking is common among Americans – 54% partake in the daily ritual (NCA 2009). The average per capita consumption in the US is 4.2 kg, or 9.2 lbs …
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program: The ‘In’ to Your Future
UROP is BU’s best opportunity for undergraduates to get hands-on research experience, connect with professors, and make pathways to their futures – all while getting paid or receiving class credit.
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When Two Species Evolve Together
Coevolution (when two organisms evolve together) is one of the most beautiful features of nature. A previous article of mine delved into one example of mutualism – the bobtail squid …
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BU’s Own Batman, Professor Kunz
By Caitlin Clancy and Becca Tarvin On the first day of Mammalian Ecology, Professor Thomas Kunz walked into the room holding a bone larger than his forearm. “Do you know …
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Within Five Years, a Strange Disease Destroys Bat Populations
First identified in a New York cave in February 2006, White nose syndrome (WNS) has since devastated over one million bats in ten different northeastern U.S. states (including our very …
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Organisms are Communities: Bacteria, Humans, and Squids
As studies of symbiosis progress, scientists are beginning to think of organisms as communities rather than individuals. Plants live with fungi that help obtain nitrogen; fig trees provide homes for …
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Chat Roulette: Keep the Young’uns Far Away
There’s a new social media in town. Only you might not want to be so quick to sign up. ChatRoulette is a new website that randomly connects you to another …
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Hear science speak: Seminars and related events on BU’s campus
One of the greatest advantages of attending a large research university is the various seminars, lectures, and events held by both our current faculty and guest speakers. However, these events …
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