Computer program spots narcissistic execs
A team of researchers at Binghamton University claims it has developed a computerized content-analysis tool that reliably and validly measures narcissistic and psychopathic traits in leaders of Fortune 100 companies, Mashable reports. Read more
Binghamton undergrads conduct research
At Binghamton University, our students engage in research across numerous disciplines. Working with mentors in labs and in the field, they create new knowledge and learn lessons that may shape their academic careers and professional lives. Watch video
Science and the adolescent brain
Learning about the changes occurring in adolescent brains might tell parents something about how to empower adolescents for better decision-making, Binghamton neuroscientist Terry Deak writes in The Huffington Post. Read more
3 ways being a jerk at work pays off
You don’t want a reputation as the office bully, but it turns out there are some attributes of narcissistic or Machiavellian personalities that could give your career a boost, Time magazine reports in an article that quotes Binghamton researcher Seth Spain. Read more
In hookups, inequality still reigns
Researchers at Binghamton University found that women were twice as likely to reach orgasm from intercourse or oral sex in serious relationships as in hookups, The New York Times reports. Read more
Anechoic chamber puts sound to the test
Ronald Miles, who develops directional microphones for hearing aids, tests the devices in a new anechoic chamber that is one of the quietest places on the planet. Watch video
Researcher finds merit in controversial lawsuits
Seonghee Han examines the relationship between insider trading and shareholder lawsuits. Read more
