Science and Technology

News about the latest UB research in science, engineering and technology, and its impact on society. (see all topics)

UB conference to examine how climate change, emerging contaminants impact health in Asia
3/18/26
Free event will explore solutions to climate-driven pollution and health risks in Asia and beyond.
UB researchers developing tool to spot AI‑generated radiology reports
3/16/26
The aim is to guard against falsified medical documentation and bogus insurance claims.
As wildfires intensify, UB researchers test if AI can improve fire spread prediction
3/11/26
Evaluation of deep learning tools underscores strengths, limitations and opportunities for next‑generation hybrid modeling.
UB to host national artificial intelligence leaders this June
3/5/26
The summit will explore AI’s incredible potential to improve health care, education, the environment and other areas.
UB researchers advance solvent-based recycling for flexible plastics
3/5/26
New studies suggest the energy efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics.
Medal of Science recipient, climate expert Richard Alley to keynote joint Arctic, glaciology conference at UB
3/5/26
Talk on Downtown Campus will anchor both International Arctic Workshop and Northeast Glaciology Meeting.
UB researchers to study how replacement ‘forever chemicals’ build up in fish
3/3/26
DoD-funded project will investigate how fluorotelomers, once thought to be safer PFAS alternatives, penetrate zebrafish cells.
AI may help clinicians choose best path for patients missing permanent teeth
2/24/26
UB’s orthodontics chair leads recently published study using accurate algorithms.
UB researcher to analyze women’s digital safety in Bangladesh, other nations
2/24/26
Project will measure online harassment, financial fraud, relational surveillance and other risks women face.
Andrew Whittaker elected to National Academy of Engineering
2/23/26
An earthquake engineer, Whittaker’s work has made ‘countless communities and structures safer and more resilient.’