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Released: 28-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Light at night is harmful for amphibians, new research shows
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Light at night might be convenient for humans, but it’s having a detrimental effect on amphibian populations, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 21-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Fearful customers sensitive to size and scope of a data breach while angry customers are not, research finds
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Customers who feel afraid in the wake of a data breach care more about the size and scope of the breach than do angry customers, according to research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

     
Released: 13-May-2019 8:50 AM EDT
Domestic Policy Driven by Intergovernmental Bodies Not Citizens, Research Finds
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Citizens are increasingly being marginalized by intergovernmental organizations for the attention of national politicians and influence over domestic policies, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 7-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Engineering Researchers Receive NSF Grant to Study Power Generation Using Human Sweat
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York for research to generate power from human sweat.

Released: 6-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Index that tracks impact of pharmaceuticals worldwide to relaunch, focus on more diseases
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The Global Health Impact Index, developed by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York to rank pharmaceutical companies based on their drugs’ impact on global health, is launching a new, more-robust model that addresses even more diseases worldwide.

     
Released: 1-May-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Is Captain America Obese? New Study Highlights Exaggerated Physical Differences Between Male and Female Superheroes
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Superheroes like Thor and Black Widow may have what it takes to save the world in movies like Avengers: Endgame, but neither of their comic book depictions has a healthy body mass index (BMI). New research from Binghamton University and SUNY Oswego found that, within the pages of comic books, male superheroes are on average obese, while females are on average close to underweight.

   
Released: 30-Apr-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Expert: Justin Trudeau’s French isn’t bad; Quebecers just don’t think he belongs
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Quebec’s criticism of Justin Trudeau’s French serves to position him as an “outsider” to Quebecois identity, according to a professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 23-Apr-2019 9:00 AM EDT
New Dispersion Method to Effectively Kill Biofilm Bacteria Could Improve Wound Care
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a method to treat bacterial infections which could result in better wound care.

Released: 18-Apr-2019 9:05 AM EDT
Newly proposed system of measurement could help determine community sustainability
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A newly proposed system of measurement known as the community sustainability assessment system, or CSAS, could be used to define what it means to be a sustainable community as well as evaluate the impact of individual communities on global sustainability, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 16-Apr-2019 9:05 AM EDT
New conference to focus on lack of diversity in philosophy departments
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A new session at this year's American Philosophical Association's Pacific Division Meeting tackles the issue of diversity and representation in philosophy departments across the country.

Released: 16-Apr-2019 9:00 AM EDT
New study suggests college students end up in vicious cycle of substance abuse, poor academics and stress
Binghamton University, State University of New York

One negative behavior such as substance abuse or heavy alcohol drinking can lead college students toward a vicious cycle of poor lifestyle choices, lack of sleep, mental distress and low grades, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

     
Released: 9-Apr-2019 9:00 AM EDT
New Algorithm Helps to Detect and Analyze Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Footage
Binghamton University, State University of New York

New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, could make it easier to track and process suspicious activity in surveillance footage.

Released: 27-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Binghamton University to Offer Master of Science in Human Rights
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University is offering a new graduate degree program, the Master of Science in Human Rights. The program is the first of its kind in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Released: 26-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EDT
“Scuba-diving” lizard can stay underwater for 16 minutes
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A Costa-Rican lizard species may have evolved scuba-diving qualities allowing it to stay underwater for 16 minutes, according to faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 26-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Binghamton University Graduate Programs Earn High Rankings in U.S. News and World Report Guide
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Sixteen of Binghamton University’s graduate programs are ranked among the nation’s best in the 2020 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Released: 26-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Wearable sensors mimic skin to help with wound healing process
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have developed skin-inspired electronics to conform to the skin, allowing for long-term, high-performance, real-time wound monitoring in users.

   
Released: 18-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EDT
How a Positive Work Environment Leads to Feelings of Inclusion Among Employees
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Fostering an inclusive work environment can lead to higher satisfaction, innovation, trust and retention among employees, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

   
Released: 11-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EDT
New Device Could Help Minimize Scarring in Cosmetic Surgery
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a new device that could help minimize scarring during surgery. The device can ascertain the orientation of skin tension lines, which is important for wound-healing post-surgery.

   
Released: 6-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EST
Binghamton University earns “very high research” status in Carnegie Classifications
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York can now count itself among the 131 elite universities in the nation that have achieved the “very high research” classification by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Released: 4-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EST
Positivity can transform the healthcare workplace
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Positivity can transform the healthcare workplace, according to a professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 27-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
High-tech laser scans uncover hidden military traverse at Alcatraz Island
Binghamton University, State University of New York

High-tech radar and laser scans have uncovered a hidden military traverse underneath the infamous Alcatraz penitentiary, according to research led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 26-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
Binghamton University to establish Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A seven-figure gift from alumna and world-renowned psychologist Ellyn Uram Kaschak will help establish the Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 25-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
How a certain bacterium communicates and makes us sick
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have uncovered the unique way in which a type of Gram-negative bacterium delivers the toxins that make us sick. Understanding this mechanism may help design better ways to block and eventually control those toxins.

   
Released: 20-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
$1.7 Million Contract to Establish Binghamton University Community Schools Technical Assistance Center
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has selected Binghamton University Community Schools (BUCS) to receive a five-year, $1.7 million contract to become one of three regional Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) for the development and sustainability of community schools throughout New York state.

19-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
Research underscores importance of cold-temperature variability in evaluating climate change
Binghamton University, State University of New York

New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, highlights the importance of considering cold temperature variability, and not just warming temperatures, when evaluating the impact of climate change.

   
Released: 11-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
Your Genes Could Impact the Quality of Your Marriage
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The quality of your marriage could be affected by your genes, according to new research conducted at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

   
Released: 7-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
Mosquitoes can hear from longer distances than previously thought
Binghamton University, State University of New York

While most hearing experts would say an eardrum is required for long distance hearing, a new study from Binghamton University and Cornell University has found that Aedes aegypti mosquitos can use their antennae to detect sounds that are at least 10 meters away.

Released: 6-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
Land-Mine Detection Project Earns First Place at Create the Future Contest
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Jasper Baur and William Frazer, students at Binghamton University, State University of New York, won first place in the aerospace and defense category at the Create the Future Technology design contest for their project which uses drones to locate dangerous landmines.

Released: 5-Feb-2019 1:05 PM EST
5 Relationship Myths Debunked by Binghamton University Psychologist Matthew D. Johnson
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A lot of what people believe about relationships isn't really backed up by science. In this video, Matt Johnson, professor of psychology at Binghamton University and author of "Great Myths of Intimate Relationships: Dating, Sex, and Marriage," breaks down some of the biggest myths about intimate relationships.

Released: 4-Feb-2019 1:05 PM EST
Binghamton University history professor receives prestigious Lincoln Prize nomination
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Diane Miller Sommerville, associate professor of history at Binghamton University, is a finalist for the 2019 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize for her latest book: Aberration of Mind: Suicide and Suffering in the Civil War-Era South.

Released: 30-Jan-2019 4:00 PM EST
New research center aims to define future of electronics
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC) recently chose a team of researchers from Binghamton University and Purdue University to lead a new multimillion dollar research center. The Center for Heterogeneous Integration Research in Packaging, or CHIRP, will help to define the future of electronics packaging in the United States and globally for the next decade.

Released: 29-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
Smart, self-powered knee implants could reduce number of knee replacement surgeries
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Smart knee implants may soon be a reality thanks to research conducted by a team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

   
Released: 24-Jan-2019 9:45 AM EST
Relationship expert debunks myths of dating, sex and marriage
Binghamton University, State University of New York

How we feel about ourselves and those we love depends in large part on the assumptions and expectations we hold about romantic relationships. It turns out that many of our beliefs about intimate relationships aren't backed up by science. Binghamton University psychology professor Matthew D. Johnson has debunked 25 of the biggest myths out there.

Released: 23-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
New water splitting catalyst could make it easier to generate solar fuel
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Water splitting, the process of harvesting solar energy to generate energy-dense fuels, could be simplified thanks to new research including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 16-Jan-2019 8:30 AM EST
Cop voice: Jay-Z, Public Enemy songs highlight tone of voice used by police
Binghamton University, State University of New York

What do songs by artists like Jay-Z and Public Enemy have in common? They feature representations of ‘cop voice,’ a racialized way of speaking that police use to weaponize their voices around people of color, according to faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 14-Jan-2019 9:40 AM EST
Pain and substance abuse interact in a vicious cycle
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Pain and substance use interact in a vicious cycle that can ultimately worsen and maintain both chronic pain and addiction, according to a research team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

   
8-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
Solving the Ancient Mysteries of Easter Island
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The ancient people of Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile) built their famous ahu monuments near coastal freshwater sources, according to a team of researchers including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 3-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
Research could lead to more durable cell phones and power lines
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a way to make cell phones and power lines more durable. 

Released: 20-Dec-2018 10:05 AM EST
$329,000 grant to Binghamton University will enable Duchenne muscular dystrophy research
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), has awarded a $329,000 grant to Kanneboyina Nagaraju, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and his team at Binghamton University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Nagaraju will continue his work examining the body’s immune response to the production of new dystrophin protein resulting from exon skipping and gene therapy treatments.

Released: 12-Dec-2018 1:05 PM EST
Binghamton University faculty member elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Distinguished Professor Jessica Fridrich, PhD ’95, of Binghamton University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, was elected as a Fellow of The National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

Released: 4-Dec-2018 8:05 AM EST
Researchers Begin Testing Prednisone Alternatives
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Nursing and pharmacy researchers hope to find a replacement for prednisone with fewer and less-severe side effects.

Released: 3-Dec-2018 9:00 AM EST
People Who Prefer Casual Sex Still Desire Intimacy
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Casual sex among emerging adults can be a source of intimacy, and often is, according to a new study conducted by an interdisciplinary team of researchers including Binghamton University faculty and members of Indiana’s Kinsey Institute.     

Released: 28-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
Computer Hackers Could Be Thwarted by New “Deception Consistency” Method
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Can you deceive a deceiver? That’s the question that computer scientists at Binghamton University, State University of New York have recently been exploring. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Guanhua Yan and PhD student Zhan Shu are looking at how to make cyber deception a more effective tool against malicious hackers.

Released: 15-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
New way to cool computer chips involves laser metal printing
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers from Binghamton University’s Mechanical Engineering Department have developed a manufacturing technique that will keep electronics cooler by 10 degrees Celsius (18 degrees Fahrenheit), allowing for faster, more efficient computation.

Released: 13-Nov-2018 8:05 AM EST
New Scheduling System Could Help Reduce Flight Delays
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Scheduling and coordinating air traffic can be difficult, but taking the airlines’ and passengers’ delay costs into account can actually save airlines money and result in fewer delays, according to a new study from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 5-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
College Education Aids in Proper Use of Dietary Supplements Among Young Adults
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Young adults who are educated about dietary supplements in college are more likely to use them appropriately, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University at New York.

   


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