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John Brhel
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Media Strategist at Binghamton University, author, artist, runner and Halloween enthusiast. Email me: jbrhel at binghamton.edu.
🤖 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...
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.
mashable.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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...
August 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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. ➡️ www.wbng.com/2025/07/31/e...
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.
www.wbng.com
July 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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-...
July 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🏰 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...
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. -
www.binghamton.edu
July 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🥕 🥤 Note to self: Drink more carrot juice! Great insight from Binghamton University health & wellness prof Lina Begdache! www.marthastewart.com/benefits-of-...
The Health Benefits of Carrot Juice—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.
www.marthastewart.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🥳I made the Qwoted Top 100 again for my work in promoting
@binghamtonu.bsky.social faculty and their expertise!
July 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🏖️ 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...
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. -
www.binghamton.edu
June 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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...
3 Surprising Facts About Your Skin This Summer #summer #science #skinscience
YouTube video by BinghamtonUniversity
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June 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
😀 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!
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. -
bit.ly
June 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
📚 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...
‘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
www.theguardian.com
June 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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
May 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🤚 "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...
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.
www.iflscience.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🧠 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...
Neighborhood stress may impact kids’ brains—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...
www.binghamton.edu
May 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🎉 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.
April 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🐞 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...
April 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🪲 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.
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...
www.binghamton.edu
April 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🚰 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...
What’s in Your Water? Scientist Researches FOREVER CHEMICALS #science #research #earthday
YouTube video by BinghamtonUniversity
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April 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Great insight here from Binghamton University's Ray Romanczyk. Hits close to home as the father of a daughter with autism.
'Don’t Assume Quiet Is OK': How Overwhelmed Schools Miss Autism In Girls
"I wasn’t being listened to."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
😃 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
April 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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.
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.
www.yahoo.com
April 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🎉 Excited to learn about science communication strategies and meet cool peeps at the @sciencetalkorg.bsky.social SCIENCE TALK ‘25!
April 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Shocking new research featuring Binghamton University biologist Eliza Grames reveals that butterflies are disappearing across the U.S. 🦋
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.
www.binghamton.edu
April 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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!
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media.tenor.com
April 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM