Science and Technology

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

UB, partners awarded $750,000 to advance at-home stroke recovery system
10/1/25
The system, called mRehab, pairs a smartphone app with 3D-printed household objects, to help survivors recover better at home.
Core electron bonding may not always require extreme pressure, study finds
9/30/25
Research suggests some metals’ semicore electrons may be more active on Earth’s surface than previously thought.
UB engineer Viviana Monje awarded $312,359 grant to create bio-inspired membranes
9/29/25
The work, part of larger $2 million effort, will employ AI and other tools to develop eco-friendly membranes for use in medicine, agriculture, industry and other fields.
UB oral biology researchers receive NIH grant to create miniature tooth model
9/29/25
Use of pluripotent stem cells opens door to future regenerative dental therapies.
UB’s BioSCape project receives NASA award, will be subject of doc at Buffalo film festival
9/24/25
Multinational research effort mapped South Africa’s biodiversity from the air.
Researcher’s AI-powered drug discovery tool supported by Empire AI
9/22/25
Thomas Grant secures $2.18 million grant to pioneer protein-studying tool that could lead to new and personalized medicine.
Ryan Zhenqi Zhou receives national scholarship for geography research
9/19/25
The PhD candidate applies geospatial data science and AI to address natural disasters, public health challenges and more.
Engineers uncover why tiny particles form clusters in turbulent air
9/19/25
Finding could improve predictions for wildfire smoke, extreme rainfall, pharmaceutical development and more.
Even fish adapted to dry climates are struggling amid rising temps, droughts
9/17/25
Study finds fish diversity in arid regions of U.S. and Australia dropped amid reduced water availability.
Oral biology postdoc to examine periodontal disease through AI lens
9/16/25
Researcher receives NIH Pathway to Independence Award, will work with UB mentors.

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