Economist offers a cool model for a hot planet
In his recent book, Binghamton University’s Zili Yang suggests ways governments might realistically work together to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. He also makes a case for curbing the use of fossil fuels — whether they contribute to climate change or not. Read more
Putting data centers on a low-energy diet
Computer scientist Kanad Ghose and mechanical engineer Bahgat Sammakia see an emergency on the horizon in terms of the ever-larger carbon footprint left by data centers. They’re looking for a way to manage both workload and cooling in these installations, which are at the heart of so much of what all of us do online every day. Read more
Discovery offers new hope for curing chronic infections
Biologists at Binghamton University have identified three key regulators required for the formation and development of biofilms. Read more
Nurse-educator focuses on helping parents
Mary Muscari, a faculty member in Binghamtons Decker School of Nursing, reflects on youth violence and parenting challenges in the post-Columbine era. Read more
Acclaimed novel traces life of Billy the Kid
Binghamton University faculty member John Vernon has given new life to an Old West icon. Vernon’s historical novel "Lucky Billy" humanizes a figure often regarded as a ruthless renegade. Read more
Historian sheds new light on Jews, capitalism
It’s impossible to understand the history of anti-Semitism, or of capitalism, without taking a non-ideological look at political theories on Jewish economics. That’s the view of Jonathan Karp, author of a new book, The Politics of Jewish Commerce: Economic Thought and Emancipation in Europe, 1638-1848. Read more
New center to focus on solar energy
Federal representatives visited Binghamton University this week to announce $4 million in funding for the University's Center for Autonomous Solar Power. Read more
