Research In The News

Harsh winter no hindrance to hungry ticks

Published Apr 20, 2015

The heavy snow that blanketed the Northeast this winter was like a cozy quilt for baby blacklegged ticks that are now questing for blood as the weather warms up, Binghamton researcher Ralph Garruto tells the Associated Press. Read more

Think your boss is horrible? You’re probably right

Published Feb 4, 2015

Think your boss is horrible? You’re probably right. Binghamton University researcher Seth Spain explains why in Time magazine. Read more

Another reason to go to bed early tonight

Published Jan 13, 2015

Night owls, take note: People who stay up late worry more, according to a recent study from Binghamton University. Researchers surveyed participants on their sleep habits and how often they dwelled on their problems. The results: People who slept less and went to bed later both had more negative thoughts, Men’s Health reports. Read more

Batteries that will save the planet

Published Dec 15, 2014

Binghamton battery pioneer M. Stanley Whittingham predicts in Newsweek that within 10 years, every vehicle will be hybrid or electric. Read more

Early bedtimes can lift the spirits

Published Dec 8, 2014

Going to bed early and keeping regular sleeping hours can reduce negative thoughts and worries, according to a recent Binghamton University study, the New York Daily News reports. Read more