Charles River
Coverage of Charles River in the Nexus archive.
- A plunge in the Charles River is no longer a zany stunt
The Charles River has improved from a D to an A/B in EPA report cards since 1995 due to environmental efforts, but challenges like combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and climate change threaten progress. Public demand for swimming in the river is evident through events like City Splash, though infrastructure upgrades are needed to make it fully swimmable.
- Herring and Herons: Signs of the Charles River’s Vast Improvement
The Charles River is showing significant improvement as its water quality improves, leading to the development of a mini-nature preserve along its banks. The article highlights the positive environmental changes in the local watershed.
- At least 6 people injured after Boston duck boat overturns near entrance to popular tourist attraction
At least six people were injured when a Boston duck boat overturned near the entrance to the Charles River, prompting an emergency rescue response. The incident occurred at a Cambridge boat ramp, with injuries ranging from minor to more serious, and the investigation is being led by Massachusetts State Police.
- Are Memories Transferable — or Edible?
Zachary Kelso, a research assistant in Sam Gershman's Harvard lab, is investigating whether memories can be transferred using planarians (arrow-headed flatworms) to solve a longstanding neuroscience mystery. The experiment involves studying these worms in freezing conditions on the Charles River.