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Released: 16-Dec-2022 8:05 AM EST
Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy – better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD – suggests a strong link between your mood and the amount of light you get during the day. Binghamton Univesity mood expert offers strategies to beat the winter blues.

   
Released: 22-Sep-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Why spend thousands on a Bruce Springsteen concert ticket? A consumer behavior expert explains
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Subimal Chatterjee, a distinguished teaching professor in Binghamton University’s School of Management, explains what drives fans to pay high prices for concerts, and how dynamic pricing can frustrate buyers.

   
Released: 4-Mar-2020 3:25 PM EST
Professor works to preserve endangered Ladino language
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Bryan Kirschen, an assistant professor of Spanish and linguistics at Binghamton University, is working to preserve the Ladino language, which can be traced back to the 15th century.

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: 31-Jan-2017 9:05 AM EST
Founding Fathers Used Fake News, Racial Fear-Mongering to Unite Colonies During American Revolution, New Book Reveals
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Fake news and fear-based political dialogue are nothing new to politics. In fact, the Founding Fathers of the United States used these types of tactics to unite the 13 colonies during the American Revolution, according to a new book from Robert Parkinson, assistant professor of history at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 7-Jul-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Pupil Response Predicts Depression Risk in Kids
Binghamton University, State University of New York

How much a child’s pupil dilates in response to seeing an emotional image can predict his or her risk of depression over the next two years, according to new research from Binghamton University.

Released: 22-Jun-2015 12:05 PM EDT
Printing with Nanomaterials a Cost-Friendly, Eco-Friendly Alternative
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University are focusing on printed electronics: using inkjet technology to print electronic nanomaterials onto flexible substrates. When compared to traditional methods used in microelectronics fabrication, the new technology conserves material and is more environmentally friendly.

Released: 10-Jun-2015 9:05 AM EDT
Binghamton Engineer Creates Origami Battery
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, can be used to create beautiful birds, frogs and other small sculptures. Now a Binghamton University engineer says the technique can be applied to building batteries, too.

Released: 2-Jun-2015 3:05 PM EDT
Brain’s Reaction to Certain Words Could Replace Passwords
Binghamton University, State University of New York

You might not need to remember those complicated e-mail and bank account passwords for much longer. According to a new study, the way your brain responds to certain words could be used to replace passwords.

Released: 20-May-2015 1:05 PM EDT
Cooling the Cloud: Binghamton PhD Student Sets Sights on Improving Data-Center Efficiency
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Data centers — large clusters of servers that power cloud computing operations, e-commerce and more — are one of the largest and fastest-growing consumers of electricity in the United States.

Released: 13-May-2015 2:05 PM EDT
Food Recovery Network at Binghamton University Fights Waste, Feeds Hungry
Binghamton University, State University of New York

French fry casserole is just one of the many food options made available to the hungry in the Binghamton area thanks to the Food Recovery Network (FRN) at Binghamton University. The program, launched in spring 2014, takes unused food from the dining halls and distributes it to non-profits, where it is consumed — with gratitude — by hungry people in the community.

5-May-2015 5:00 PM EDT
What Would Optimus Prime Do? New Research Taps Transformers to Shed Light on Business Leadership
Binghamton University, State University of New York

According to new research co-authored by Binghamton University’s Seth Spain, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the impact of Saturday morning cartoons. Spain's research research examines how fantasy-based stories, in particular the popular 1980s cartoon series The Transformers, can shape children’s perceptions of what behaviors are associated with effective leadership. It also could provide a basis for workplace-training programs.

Released: 11-Jun-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Binghamton University International Graduate Student Applications Up Sharply, Buck National Trends
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University’s Graduate School has seen a healthy rise in applications for international students over the past year, in sharp contrast to slow growth nationally, according to the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS).

Released: 20-May-2014 9:30 AM EDT
Binghamton University: Portrait of a Pilot
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Long before Jeff Bezos hitched Amazon’s wagon to the future of drone technology, a Jim Johnson, a facilities worker at Binghamton University turned an after-hours activity creating and flying a small squadron of drones (he prefers the term quad copters) into a new way to showcase the physical beauty of his scenic campus to the wider world using social media.

Released: 26-Mar-2014 11:00 AM EDT
Dr. Seuss Meets Darwin in Grad Student’s New Children’s Book
Binghamton University, State University of New York

BINGHAMTON, NY – The Jungle Book. Aesop’s Fables. Charlotte’s Web. Fantastical tales of anthropomorphized animals have delighted children for generations. That’s all well and good, said Robert Kadar, but kids need to learn the story behind the real animals − the ones that don’t sing or dance − and how they evolved.

Released: 13-Mar-2014 1:00 PM EDT
Binghamton School of Nursing Faculty Member Helps Rwandan Midwives
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Twenty years after the Rwandan Genocide left nearly 1 million dead and 2 million homeless, Binghamton University is playing a role in improving the nation’s healthcare. Karen Feltham, a clinical instructor in the Decker School of Nursing, spent the 2013 fall semester in Rwanda working with women in the Rwandan Midwives Association. Feltham was hired through the Clinton Health Access Initiative; a non-profit designed to strengthen health systems in developing countries.

Released: 31-Jan-2014 12:30 PM EST
20 by 2020 - Binghamton University Sets Goal of Enrolling 20,000 Students by 2020
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger today outlined plans to grow the University’s enrollment to 20,000 students − 14,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students − by 2020. To help reach this goal, Stenger unveiled a new 4-1-1 program to attract and retain qualified graduate students.

Released: 8-Jan-2014 10:00 AM EST
Binghamton University Professor Examines President Obama's International Image
Binghamton University, State University of New York

How the world views our president is the focus of a new book, edited by Binghamton University professor Dinesh Sharma. The book examines United States President Barack Obama’s international image, calling him “America’s first global president.”

Released: 2-Jan-2014 1:00 PM EST
“Cake Boss” Star Buddy Valastro on location at Binghamton University
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University recently hosted “Cake Boss” star, chef Buddy Valastro, and will be featured in an episode of the new TLC reality show “Bakery Boss,” slated to air Monday, Jan. 6.

Released: 16-Dec-2013 12:00 PM EST
A little ‘Downton’ in Binghamton
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Fans of Downton Abbey are eagerly anticipating the U.S. premiere of Season 4 on Jan. 5, when the British television drama resumes with events unfolding in the early 1920s. A trip to the Binghamton University archives offers a glimpse of what may lie even further ahead for Highclere Castle, the real-life estate featured on the show.



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