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Tooth fairy concept dates back centuries, folklorist says
Feb. 28 is National Tooth Fairy Day. Elizabeth Tucker, disginguished service professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, is an expert on children’s folklore and has some insight on the holiday’s origins and more. “The tooth fairy originated…
Military waste has unexpected consequences on civilians, the environment
The military waste that results from the United States military’s drive to remain permanently war ready has unexpected consequences on civilians and the environment, according to a new book by a faculty member at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Road salt harmful to native amphibians, new research shows
The combined effects of chemical contamination by road salt and invasive species can harm native amphibians, according to researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
New air-pressure sensor could improve everyday devices
A team of mechanical engineers at Binghamton University, State University of New York investigating a revolutionary kind of micro-switch has found another application for its ongoing research.
$60 million gift — largest in Binghamton University history — to fully fund new state-of-the-art Division I Baseball Stadium Complex
Binghamton University, State University of New York, today announces its largest gift ever — $60 million committed to a new Baseball Stadium Complex.
Easter Island society did not collapse prior to European contact, new research shows
Easter Island society did not collapse prior to European contact and its people continued to build its iconic moai statues for much longer than previously believed, according to a team of researchers including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Publicly sharing a goal could help you persist after hitting failure
Publicly sharing a goal may help you persist after hitting a failure, but only if you care about what others think of you, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
New research could aid cleaner energy technologies
New research led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, could aid cleaner energy technologies.
Binghamton University launches on-site broadcast studio to connect with media outlets worldwide
Binghamton University now offers the ability to connect with global media outlets direct from campus, via a newly installed VideoLink ReadyCam® broadcast studio.
The color of your clothing can impact wildlife
Your choice of clothing could affect the behavioral habits of wildlife around you, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers, including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Native Americans did not make large-scale changes to environment prior to European contact
Contrary to long-held beliefs, humans did not make major changes to the landscape prior to European colonization, according to new research conducted in New England featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York. These new insights into the past could help to inform how landscapes are managed in the future.
Research shows nasal spray antidote is easiest to give for opioid overdose
Of three possible ways for people to deliver the life-saving antidote naloxone to a person experiencing an opioid overdose, the use of a nasal spray was the quickest and easiest according to research conducted by William Eggleston, clinical assistant professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and colleagues at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Feminist/anti-feminist social media posts easily altered to advance political agendas of others
Feminist and anti-feminist social media posts can easily be altered to advance political agendas, according to a new study conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Modern trees emerged earlier than previously believed, new research reveals
A research team led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York has uncovered evidence that the transition toward forests as we know them today began earlier than typically believed.
New methods for resource allocation needed to meet global health needs
How should states and international organizations allocate global health resources? Nicole Hassoun, associate professor of philsophy at Binghamton University, State University of New York, said that it is important to develop new models for evaluating allocations of health-related resources. Financial resources…
Groups work better when stakes are gradually increased
A gradual approach to increasing the stakes of group coordination projects can improve overall team performance, according to a new research paper featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Small Business Saturday has a real impact on your local economy, expert says
With ecommerce and access to national chains, small businesses can be forgotten during the holiday shopping season. By shopping small on Small Business Saturday, you can make a real impact on your local community, according to Rochelle Layman, regional director of Binghamton University’s…
Tips for making donations in light of National Philanthropy Day
It’s hard to make good decisions regarding donations – especially when there are many urgent needs and countless ways to spend charitable dollars. With National Philanthropy Day coming up on Nov. 15, David Campbell, associate professor of public administration at Binghamton University…
Water scarcity could impact 85% of Africa by 2050, new research shows
Twenty-eight countries in Africa could face water stress or scarcity by 2050, according to research led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Tips for accommodating allergies and medical conditions on Thanksgiving
Hosting a holiday celebration can be stressful when trying to accommodate allergies and various medical conditions. Alexa Schmidt, a registered dietitian at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has tips for hosting a Thanksgiving meal that is accommodating to…
Research shows that early retirement can accelerate cognitive decline
Early retirement can accelerate cognitive decline among the elderly, according to research conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Binghamton University professor wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to M. Stanley Whittingham, distinguished professor of chemistry and materials science at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Columbus Day glorifies the enslavement of Native Americans and should be replaced by Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Columbus Day glorifies the enslavement of Native Americans and should be replaced by Indigenous Peoples’ Day, according to Binghamton University anthropologist Matthew Sanger. For many Native Americans, Columbus Day is seen as glorifying the colonization of the Americas and the…
Oils added to vaping products cause damage to lungs, expert says
In response to a new study which found that lung damage from vaping resembles chemical burns, Geraldine R. Britton, director of the Binghamton University Interdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research Program, offers the following. “Many have believed that the underlying problem with vaping…
$1.75 million X-ray tool is first of its kind in the U.S.
Binghamton University, State University of New York will acquire a sophisticated new X-ray tool useful in materials research and R&D for electronics. The $1.75 million system — the third of its kind in the world and the first outside of Europe — will be funded by $1.23 million from the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation program and additional money from the campus.
Business Roundtable’s new definition for the “purpose of a corporation” is a PR initiative in anticipation of negative stock returns, expert says
The Business Roundtable’s new statement on the “purpose of a corporation” is nothing more than a PR move in anticipation of a looming recession, says Binghamton University financial expert Daniel McKeever. “I am highly skeptical that there is any real…
Prolonged unrest likely to spring from India’s decision to revoke Kashmir’s special status
Kashmir has been a region disputed by India and Pakistan for over 70 years; India administers bout two-thirds of the state and Pakistan much of the remainder (with a small portion occupied by China). On Aug. 5, the Indian government…
Researchers are first to map molecular structure of protein aggregate variant that leads to Alzheimer’s
A research team including faculty at Binghamton University and University of Colorado Denver are the first to map the molecular structure of an aggressive protein aggregate that causes acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease.
Woodstock really was a free-wheeling festival, new archeological research shows
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Woodstock Music Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer, and new archaeological research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows that the iconic event took on a life of its own. Binghamton University’s Public…