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Media Strategist at Binghamton University, author, artist, runner and Halloween enthusiast. Email me: jbrhel at binghamton.edu.

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Human consciousness implanted into robots? 'Alien: Earth' suggests we're heading there. In the show's fictional world, dying children get to live forever thanks to technology.

πŸ€– How close are we to fully conscious robots, like the ones in the new show Alien: Earth? Binghamton University scientist @cgershen.bsky.social shared his thoughts for Mashable! mashable.com/article/alie...

14.08.2025 14:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Whoa! I interviewed experts at the Binghamton University Tick-borne Disease Center, and it's led to news hits all summer, including this latest one for USA Today! www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...

12.08.2025 14:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Earthquake in Russia registers on Binghamton seismograph. The earthquake, which posted an 8.8 on the Richter scale on the Kamchatka Peninsula, registered in Binghamton about an hour later.

Did you know the massive earthquake in Russia could be felt all the way in Binghamton? Big thanks to Alex Nikulin from Binghamton University for sharing his expertise here. ➑️ www.wbng.com/2025/07/31/e...

31.07.2025 12:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats to Binghamton University historian Meg Leja on receiving worldwide attention for her medieval medicine research! Here's ANOTHER big hit from Popular Science! www.popsci.com/health/dark-...

23.07.2025 12:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Medieval medicine was smarter than you think – and weirdly similar to TikTok trends - Binghamton News According to new research featuring Binghamton faculty, medieval medicine was way more sophisticated than previously thought, and some of its remedies are trending today on TikTok. -

🏰 Dark Age detox, anyone? New research from Binghamton University's Meg Leja reveals that medieval medicine actually mirrored modern wellness trends! www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5...

15.07.2025 15:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Health Benefits of Carrot Juiceβ€”Plus How It Compares to Whole Carrots Carrot juice contains nutrients that are essential for immunity, eye health, hydration, and more. Learn about the health benefits of carrot juice, plus how it compares to whole carrots.

πŸ₯• πŸ₯€ Note to self: Drink more carrot juice! Great insight from Binghamton University health & wellness prof Lina Begdache! www.marthastewart.com/benefits-of-...

11.07.2025 18:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ₯³I made the Qwoted Top 100 again for my work in promoting
@binghamtonu.bsky.social faculty and their expertise!

09.07.2025 16:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New study explains why your skin feels tight at the beach - Binghamton News Scientists from Binghamton University, State University of New York have confirmed what beachgoers have felt for years – saltwater dries out your skin – and why it happens. -

πŸ–οΈ Going to the beach this summer? Binghamton University's Guy German just confirmed why your skin feels tight after coming out of the ocean. www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5...

26.06.2025 13:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
3 Surprising Facts About Your Skin This Summer #summer #science #skinscience
3 Surprising Facts About Your Skin This Summer #summer #science #skinscience YouTube video by BinghamtonUniversity

Happy Summer! This was such a fun video to collab on! Guy was fantastic and my colleague Greg Schuter did a bang-up job editing it all together! www.youtube.com/shorts/QkfC8...

20.06.2025 15:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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16 Ways Binghamton University Research is Helping New Yorkers - Binghamton News Binghamton University research has a positive impact on New York state, from improving health outcomes to boosting our tech industry. -

πŸ˜€ Nearly lifelong New Yorker here (minus a few years in Philly.) I just published a new blog highlighting ways that Binghamton University research is helping out our state!

12.06.2025 11:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜It’s so boring’: Gen Z parents don’t like reading to their kids - and educators are worried Screen time has increasingly replaced story time, and experts warn this could lead to children falling behind

πŸ“š We read to our kids every night! Solid insight here from Binghamton University's Dawna Duff on why that's important. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

02.06.2025 12:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're looking for a Multimedia Producer to join Binghamton University's Office of Media and PR! Awesome opportunity for a creative storyteller with a good visual eye! We've got a great team and there's always something exciting to highlight on campus! Apply here: bit.ly/3ZF8Yaq

29.05.2025 18:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When You Get Your Fingers Wet They Wrinkle In The Same Pattern Every Time It had never been investigated, until a student asked the very simple question.

🀚 "Gripping" new research from biomedical engineer Guy German at @binghamtonu.bsky.social This is really cool -- your fingers actually wrinkle the same way every time! www.iflscience.com/when-you-get...

13.05.2025 15:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Neighborhood stress may impact kids’ brainsβ€”and increase depression risk - Binghamton News Children who grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods – areas with higher levels of crime and deprivation, and lower access to community resources – are at risk of developing depression and new research...

🧠 Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood can have an effect on kids' brains, according to new research from Binghamton psychologists. Crime, limited access to green space and other factors can affect how kids respond to reward and loss. www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5...

09.05.2025 13:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Happy to share I've got an article in the latest issue of Remedies, the official magazine for Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences! As a lover of tattoos, it was fun to interview PharmD candidate Erin Wong about her healthcare-related tats.

30.04.2025 17:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🐞 Buggin' out over here.... An article I wrote on new insect research from Binghamton University biologists is trending on Reddit with 13K upvotes! Glad to see this work is getting some attention! lnkd.in/eMxVVCkW
www.reddit.com/r/science/co...

28.04.2025 18:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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woody woodpecker is standing next to a tree in the woods and waving . ALT: woody woodpecker is standing next to a tree in the woods and waving .

Found your guy

24.04.2025 14:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Insects are disappearing due to agriculture – and many other drivers, new research reveals - Binghamton News Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, a...

πŸͺ² Bugs are disappearing worldwide -- but why? Binghamton biologists Eliza Grames and Christopher Halsch highlight some of the major drivers in their new paper, and it's...complicated.

24.04.2025 12:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
What’s in Your Water? Scientist Researches FOREVER CHEMICALS #science #research #earthday
What’s in Your Water? Scientist Researches FOREVER CHEMICALS #science #research #earthday YouTube video by BinghamtonUniversity

🚰 Excited to share this new video that I helped to produce for Earth Month. Yuxin Wang from Binghamton University does really important work -- she studies contaminants in water called "forever chemicals." www.youtube.com/shorts/i06mJ...

23.04.2025 12:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Don’t Assume Quiet Is OK': How Overwhelmed Schools Miss Autism In Girls "I wasn’t being listened to."

Great insight here from Binghamton University's Ray Romanczyk. Hits close to home as the father of a daughter with autism.

17.04.2025 11:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ˜ƒ Excited to announce I've been again named to the Qwoted Top 100, a quarterly ranking of the industry’s top PRs! Qwoted is a system I use to help connect Binghamton University faculty with the media! @getqwoted.bsky.social

16.04.2025 13:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Roman governor ordered Jesus’ crucifixion – so why did many Christians blame Jews for centuries? Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus. History suggests otherwise, a scholar explains.

Insight from Binghamton University historian Nate Andrade on the crucifixion of Jesus: responsibility for the crucifixion lies with Pilate – not the chief priests and the Jewish crowd.

11.04.2025 14:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Excited to learn about science communication strategies and meet cool peeps at the @sciencetalkorg.bsky.social SCIENCE TALK β€˜25!

03.04.2025 13:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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20% of butterflies in the U.S. have disappeared since 2000 - Binghamton News According to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, butterflies are disappearing at an alarming rate.

Shocking new research featuring Binghamton University biologist Eliza Grames reveals that butterflies are disappearing across the U.S. πŸ¦‹

01.04.2025 19:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a white shirt and black shorts is standing in front of a brick house . ALT: a man in a white shirt and black shorts is standing in front of a brick house .

Here to connect with reporters and promote faculty expertise and research at my job, Binghamton University! Hit me up if you're looking for an expert! We've got a lot!

01.04.2025 19:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0