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A photo illustration shows the ChatGPT message box open on a computer. AI’s effect on scientific research was highlighted in this year’s Nobel Prizes. ISABELLA OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

This year’s Nobel Prizes point to artificial intelligence’s role in future of scientific research

Aayushi Datta October 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence is now a key player in the scientific community, and its impact has been highlighted by this month’s Nobel Prize awards.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Everything to know about the Nobel Prize in chemistry | Data Driven

Sarah Datta October 27, 2024

The Nobel Prizes represent an interesting litmus test for hot topics in modern research — and this year is no exception. David Baker, professor at University of Washington, Seattle, won half for his...

Boston University College of Engineering professor David Campbell. He was awarded the prestigious SigmaPhi award which recognizes outstanding achievements in statistical physics. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Physics professor David K. Campbell wins distinguished SigmaPhi Prize

Irene Skandalakis November 13, 2023
BU Professor David K. Campbell has been awarded the SigmaPhi prize for his work in statistical physics.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Claudia Goldin arrives at just the right time | Data Driven

Sarah Datta October 30, 2023
Claudia Goldin receiving Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her work on women's role in the work force comes at the perfect time as attitudes about work in general are evolving post-pandemic.
Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King

MLK, Coretta Scott King memorial planned for Boston Common

Olga Benacerraf March 25, 2021
Installation of the abstracted bronze figure is expected to take place in October of 2022.
Alexia Nizhny

Sincerely, Ally: It’s time we redefine leadership, societal expectations for students

Alexia Nizhny March 11, 2021
The entire concept of leadership is arbitrary, varied by culture and thus a cause of needless stress. Which is to say, if there were ever a time for universities to loosen their expectations for students and potential applicants, perhaps a global pandemic would be a great start.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Politics Philosophized: How we reward ‘peace’ efforts can be problematic

Max Ferrandino February 10, 2021
Peace is hard to define and even harder to celebrate. Giving a prize for peace is difficult regardless of what criteria you use.
Jun Li/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: It’s time to retire American reverence for Columbus

Editors October 9, 2020
As society and its morals evolve, there comes a time when Columbus’ time as an American icon of navigation and expansion should be no more.
Hult Prize program lead Priya Krishnamoorthy speaks at the competition’s kick-off event Monday night. COURTESY OF AHLEA ISABELLA

BU to host innovation-focused startup competition

Zoe Allen October 16, 2018
The inaugural Hult Prize@BU competition, a startup contest focused on social impact, kicked off at Boston University’s BUild Lab Monday.
Max vs. Media: Dear Fox News, tell your viewers the truth about tax cuts

Max vs. Media: Dear Fox News, tell your viewers the truth about tax cuts

Max Berman October 19, 2017

We’ve all heard the concept of being in a partisan or media “bubble.” However, the term bubble doesn’t really do justice to the phenomenon. Bubbles imply something is loosely contained and visible;...

Harvard chemistry professor wins Nobel Prize

Daily Free Press Admin October 15, 2013

Harvard professor emeritus Martin Karplus received the 2013 Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for the development of multi-scale models for complex chemical systems forty years after beginning his...

MARASCO: Rejection

Daily Free Press Admin September 25, 2013

When I was 16, I asked the same girl on a date four Friday afternoons in a row. I’d spend the whole week psyching myself up, thinking about what I’d say, how I’d say it and what measures I’d take...

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