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Released: 3-Jun-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Orphans and exiles: Research shows the impact of family separation
Binghamton University, State University of New York

New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows the human trauma and family separation that resulted from the Trump Administration's zero tolerance policy on undocumented immigration.

Released: 2-Jun-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Researchers explore ways to detect ‘deep fakes’ in geography
Binghamton University, State University of New York

It may only be a matter of time until the growing problem of “deep fakes” converges with geographical information science (GIS). A research team including faculty at Binghamton University are doing what they can to get ahead of the problem.

Released: 25-May-2021 10:05 AM EDT
“Scuba-diving” lizards use bubble attached to snout to breathe underwater
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A team of evolutionary biologists including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York have shown that some Anolis lizards, or anoles, have adapted to rebreathe exhaled air underwater using a bubble clinging to their snouts.

Released: 19-May-2021 11:35 AM EDT
Nobel Prize winner named Fellow of the Royal Society
Binghamton University, State University of New York

M. Stanley Whittingham, a 2019 Nobel Laureate and distinguished professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Released: 19-May-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Taking photos can impair your memory of events
Binghamton University, State University of New York

It is a common practice to photograph events that we most want to remember, such as birthdays, graduations and vacations. But taking photos can actually impair your memory for the experience, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

3-May-2021 1:55 PM EDT
Home far away: Ancient Easter Island communities offer insights for successful life in isolation
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A research team including Binghamton University anthropologists Carl Lipo and Robert DiNapoli explore how complex community patterns in Easter Island helped the isolated island survive from its settlement in the 12th to 13th century until European contact.

Released: 23-Mar-2021 10:05 AM EDT
A leader's gender plays a role in local government sustainability policymaking
Binghamton University, State University of New York

When it comes to local government, does the gender of a mayor or county executive matter in sustainability policymaking? Yes, but only in certain ways, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 16-Mar-2021 8:55 AM EDT
Skin-immersion study shows serious damage after 12 hours in water
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A new study from researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York could change the way that medical professionals and scientists think about the long-term effects of skin immersion in water.

   
Released: 15-Mar-2021 10:15 AM EDT
Binghamton University faculty awarded $1.5 million grant to fund youth makerspace research
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A new $1.5 million grant awarded to faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York could help improve makerspace learning for youths and help them find support during moments of failure.

Released: 10-Mar-2021 9:00 AM EST
Star employees get most of the credit and blame while collaborating with non-stars
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Star employees often get most of the credit when things go right, but also shoulder most of the blame when things go wrong, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 3-Mar-2021 9:00 AM EST
Custom diets are essential to mental health, new research shows
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Customized diets and lifestyle changes could be key to optimizing mental health, according to new research including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

   
26-Feb-2021 1:55 PM EST
Neandertals had the capacity to perceive and produce human speech
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Neandertals -- the closest ancestor to modern humans -- possessed the ability to perceive and produce human speech, according to a new study published by an international multidisciplinary team of researchers including Binghamton University anthropology professor Rolf Quam and graduate student Alex Velez.

Released: 1-Mar-2021 9:00 AM EST
Why COVID-19 vaccine distribution methods fall short and 3 ways to improve them
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Several proposals have emerged on how to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but they fall short in ensuring that the vaccine is distributed fairly. A team including Binghamton University professor Nicole Hassoun suggests three ways to more fairly and effectively distribute the vaccine so that people in poor countries get the vaccine as soon as possible.

Released: 25-Feb-2021 10:55 AM EST
Binghamton University professor elected senior member of National Academy of Inventors
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recently named 61 academic inventors to the 2021 class of senior members. Among them is Professor Lijun Yin from Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Released: 24-Feb-2021 9:00 AM EST
Ancestry estimation perpetuates racism, white supremacy
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Ancestry estimation -- a method used by forensic anthropologists to determine ancestral origin by analyzing bone structures -- is rooted in “race science” and perpetuates white supremacy, according to a new paper by a forensic anthropologist at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 22-Feb-2021 8:05 AM EST
Drones used to locate dangerous, unplugged oil wells
Binghamton University, State University of New York

There are millions of unplugged oil wells in the United States, which pose a serious threat to the environment. Using drones, researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a new method to locate these hard-to-locate and dangerous wells.

Released: 16-Feb-2021 10:15 AM EST
It’s morally wrong for rich nations to hoard COVID-19 vaccine
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Rich nations should not engage in “vaccine nationalism” and keep the COVID-19 vaccine to themselves when poorer nations need them, according to Nicole Hassoun, professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 3-Feb-2021 9:05 AM EST
’Zoombombing’ research shows legitimate meeting attendees cause most attacks
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Most zoombombing incidents are “inside jobs" according to a new study featuring researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 13-Jan-2021 9:00 AM EST
Changes in political administration come with increased danger of international conflict
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A new paper including faculty at Binghamton University suggests that when democratic publics vote out an administration, this change comes with an increase in the danger of undesirable conflict.

Released: 6-Jan-2021 1:50 PM EST
These detailed animations show how COVID-19 cases changed over time and space
Binghamton University, State University of New York

New animations created by a complex systems researcher at Binghamton University, State University of New York improve upon typical COVID-19 visualizations, showing how cases have changed over time and space.

Released: 6-Jan-2021 9:00 AM EST
$2.6 million Dept. of Energy grant to fund research into solar energy and power grids
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A team of researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York has been selected to receive $2.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to develop ways to reliably support higher amounts of solar power on the grid.

Released: 5-Jan-2021 1:15 PM EST
Binghamton University awarded SUNY Prepare Innovation Grants to pursue COVID-19 research
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The State University of New York has awarded grants to three teams at Binghamton University to pursue research projects related to COVID-19.

   
Released: 16-Dec-2020 9:00 AM EST
New research could lead to better eyewitness recall in criminal investigations
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A team of researchers, including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, explore ways to potentially improve the recall of eyewitnesses in a new paper in the Journal of Cognitive Psychology.

Released: 1-Dec-2020 9:05 AM EST
Flashy lizards are more attractive to mates and to predators
Binghamton University, State University of New York

In the lizard world, flashy colors attract the interest of females looking for mates. But they can make colorful males desirable to other eyes, too — as lunch, according to new research led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 1-Dec-2020 9:00 AM EST
New device offers faster way to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A new device for faster testing of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been developed by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

   
Released: 19-Nov-2020 2:10 PM EST
10 tips from a health and wellness expert to make the most of the holidays during COVID-19
Binghamton University, State University of New York

People are craving a little holiday joy after many months of navigating the upside-down world that COVID-19 has created. Looking forward to the holidays and positive emotions many experience around this time are important, but it may be time to re-envision what our holidays are going to look like. Here are some tips to make the most of an unusual holiday season for you and your loved ones from Binghamton University Health and Wellness Studies Lecturer Jennifer Wegmann.

Released: 19-Nov-2020 11:35 AM EST
DeepER tool uses deep learning to better allocate emergency services
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York has used deep-learning techniques to analyze statistics on emergencies in NYC to suggest improved public safety through re-allocation of resources.

Released: 17-Nov-2020 9:00 AM EST
Researcher Gets National Science Foundation Grant to Study Hidden Messages in Digital Images
Binghamton University, State University of New York

For more than 25 years, Binghamton University's Jessica Fridrich has studied digital-image steganography — the science of hiding messages inside ordinary-looking photos. Just as technology has evolved and become more sophisticated, so have the methods to share secrets — and a recent $768,964 grant from the National Science Foundation will help Fridrich stay ahead of the curve.

Released: 16-Nov-2020 9:30 AM EST
Massive dataset reveals which governments have best responded to COVID-19 pandemic
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Are our political institutions up for the task of managing the COVID-19 pandemic and any possible future similar threats? A research team led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York has compiled an extensive dataset tracking public health government responses to COVID-19 at national and subnational levels of government throughout the world.

Released: 27-Oct-2020 12:00 PM EDT
Best way to detect ‘deepfake’ videos? Check for the pulse
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers from Binghamton University have teamed up with Intel to develop a tool called FakeCatcher, which can detect deepfake videos at an accuracy rate above 90%.

Released: 20-Oct-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Potential new micromanufacturing technique to make tinier circuits wins NSF funding
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A Binghamton University research project recently won a three-year, $609,436 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate a new method of producing microscopic circuits.

Released: 13-Oct-2020 9:05 AM EDT
Athletes don’t benefit from relying on a coach for too long
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Athletes increasingly relying on a coach over the course of a season may be a sign that they aren’t progressing in their development, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

   
Released: 8-Oct-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Researcher gets $1.2M grant to study sexual violence screening on college campuses
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A researcher at Binghamton University’s Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences has received a four-year, $1.2 million R01 grant to study how to effectively implement intimate partner and sexual violence screenings in college health centers across the United States.

Released: 6-Oct-2020 12:05 PM EDT
Some employees more likely to adhere to information security policies than others
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Information security policies (ISP) that are not grounded in the realities of an employee’s work responsibilities and priorities exposes organizations to higher risk for data breaches, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 30-Sep-2020 9:25 AM EDT
Screen time can change visual perception — and that’s not necessarily bad
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The coronavirus pandemic has shifted many of our interactions online, with Zoom video calls replacing in-person classes, work meetings, conferences and other events. Will all that screen time damage our vision? Maybe not. It turns out that our visual perception is highly adaptable, according to research from Psychology Professor and Cognitive and Brain Sciences Coordinator Peter Gerhardstein’s lab at Binghamton University.



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