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Archaeology

What archeologists found at the farm where Woodstock was held

What archeologists found at the farm where Woodstock was held

Published Aug 5, 2019

“Unfortunately, they cleaned up pretty well,” Maria O’Donovan of Binghamton’s Public Archaeology Facility tells TIME Magazine. Read more

Binghamton names new director for archaeology research center

Binghamton names new director for archaeology research center

Published Jun 24, 2019

Laurie Miroff, a longtime member of the Public Archaeology Facility’s staff, will oversee the Binghamton University research center as director. Read more

5 relationship myths debunked

5 relationship myths debunked

Published Feb 6, 2019

A lot of what people believe about relationships isn't really backed up by science. Watch video

How does Binghamton define smart energy?

How does Binghamton define smart energy?

Published Dec 5, 2018

Interdisciplinary activities are key to Binghamton University researchers’ innovative work in smart energy. Watch video

Artifacts reveal history of family planning

Artifacts reveal history of family planning

Published Apr 23, 2018

The archaeological discovery of presumably aborted fetuses in New York outhouses along with pill bottles and historical records led Binghamton University researchers to conclude that many 19th century American women had family-planning concerns similar to those of 21st century women, Forbes reports. Read more

Scientists discover oldest modern human fossil outside of Africa

Scientists discover oldest modern human fossil outside of Africa

Published Jan 25, 2018

A Binghamton anthropologist contributed to the analysis of the fossil, which suggests Homo sapiens left Africa at least 50,000 years earlier than previously thought. Read more

Easter Island not destroyed by war, new analysis shows

Easter Island not destroyed by war, new analysis shows

Published Feb 17, 2016

A new analysis led by a Binghamton University archaeologist contradicts the belief that the ancient civilization of Rapa Nui, Chile, was destroyed by warfare. Read more