Most men confuse sexual interest with consent, a new paper shows
What constitutes consent is apparently still unclear to most men. According to a new paper from Binghamton University and Rush University, most men confused sexual interest with consent, Teen Vogue reports. Read more
‘Textisms’ help get meaning across in digital era
It turns out that punctuation is quite effective at conveying emotion when we can’t be face to face, Newsweek reports, citing a study by Binghamton psychologist Celia Klin. Read more
Sunscreen made from DNA would last forever
A DNA-based sunscreen that not only stops harmful ultraviolet (UV) light, but also becomes more protective the longer you expose it to UV rays? That’s the dazzling premise behind a recent Binghamton University study, Popular Science reports. Read more
Scientists build a battery you can power with your spit
You’re stranded in the middle of nowhere, phone battery dead. Lacking all access to electricity or even solar power, you turn to your last resource — your own spit. That’s the dream of researchers at Binghamton University, who have developed a battery that can be powered by saliva, Popular Mechanics reports. Read more
Sunscreen made from DNA acts like ‘sacrificial skin’
Scientists at Binghamton University have developed a film from the DNA of salmon that gets better at protecting the skin from ultraviolet light the more it is exposed to the sun, The Telegraph reports. Read more
Going to extremes: A scientist in the wild
Binghamton engineer Jessica Fridrich discusses her research in steganography as well as her love of nature photography in this interview with The Eye of Photography. Read more
Linguist honored for work to preserve Judeo-Spanish culture
The New York Jewish Week named Binghamton faculty member Bryan Kirschen, a Ladino linguist, to its 36 Under 36: Millennials Pushing Change Through Compassion list. Read more
