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    UB dental experts available to discuss fluoride and impact of water fluoridation on public health and safety
    1/15/25

    Marcelo Araujo, dean and professor, and Marcelle Nascimento, director of cariology and assistant dean for clinical research, can provide credible, science-based insights into this important topic. 

  • Dawnavyn James holds a picture book inside a library.
    UB researcher explores how picture books can help children learn Black history
    2/3/25

    Dawnavyn James is the author of the book, 'Beyond February: Teaching Black History Any Day, Every Day, and All Year Long.'

  • Carleara Weiss head shot.
    Lucid dreaming, explained by UB sleep expert Carleara Weiss
    2/10/25

    There is no definitive explanation for how a dream neurologically transitions from being ordinary to becoming lucid or vivid, Weiss says.

  • Jacob Kathman head shot.
    UB political scientist: Renewed U.S. and Russia relationship might have deeper geostrategic goals
    2/19/25

    Both global leaders might have ulterior motives in trying to work together on Ukraine and beyond, Jacob Kathman says.

  • Heidi Julien.
    Expert: As AI chatbots replace internet search, digital literacy may get worse
    2/27/25

    The lack of digital literacy understanding and skills is a widespread problem, and one that requires attention at the policy level, says Heidi Julien.

  • Concept of Trauma-Informed care.
    Supporting workers in uncertain times: UB experts discuss trauma-informed leadership during Social Work Month
    3/13/25

    Trauma-informed care is an approach that assumes people are more likely than not to have experienced trauma in their lives and seeks to minimize the likelihood of inadvertently retraumatizing people.

  • Carla Martínez Machain.
    UB expert: Signal app leak puts trust in government at risk
    3/27/25

    Gov’t officials’ blunder could erode voter confidence, says UB military policy expert Carla Martínez Machain.

  • Timothy Hellwig photo.
    Europe could retaliate with tariffs that affect U.S. financial services and tech companies, UB professor says
    4/4/25

    Leaders may first try to negotiate before imposing reciprocal tariffs, says Timothy Hellwig, an expert on European politics.

  • UB logo.
    UB legal experts: ‘Watershed moment’ for collegiate athletics and athletes sits before federal justice
    4/11/25

    If approved, House v. NCAA antitrust settlement would ‘usher in significant changes’ to college sports, experts say.

  • Tanya Monestier head shot.
    Monestier extends challenge of National Association of Realtors class-action lawsuit
    5/28/25

    Class members got the 'short end of the stick' with the massive NAR settlement, argues Tanya Monestier.

  • Mark Bartholomew head shot.
    Proposed 10-year ban on state AI laws would repeat social media mistakes, UB legal scholar says
    6/6/25

    Congress should create basic safeguards for AI and allow states to test different regulations, says Mark Bartholomew.

  • Clayton J. Masterman.
    Public nuisance law, used to secure opioid settlements and more, is ‘at a crossroads,’ University at Buffalo law professor says
    6/27/25

    Recent settlements are too low to protect consumers, and they don’t deter companies from risky behavior, argues Clayton Masterman.

  • Collin Anderosn.
    Expert: For Elon Musk, creating a new political party would be extremely difficult
    7/3/25

    Even if Musk falls short, he can still impact future elections, says University at Buffalo political scientist Collin Anderson.

  • University at Buffalo political scientist Jacob Neiheisel.
    Expert: Despite losing primary, can Andrew Cuomo become New York City’s next mayor?
    7/21/25

    University at Buffalo political scientist Jacob Neiheisel says a recent Buffalo mayoral race might offer some clues.

  • Jennifer Temple in a lab with food behind her.
    Will Coca-Cola’s new cane sugar soda be a healthy game changer?
    7/28/25

    Cane sugar is not healthier than high fructose corn syrup, says University at Buffalo nutritionist Jennifer Temple, but higher prices could reduce demand for soda.

  • An elementary student frowns while holding a "no cell phones" sign.
    No more school day scrolling 
    8/13/25

    New York schools go bell-to-bell without smart devices – UB experts dissect new policy.

  • Deborah Chung.
    Expert on steel cables available to discuss Lisbon funicular tragedy
    9/4/25

    University at Buffalo engineer Deborah Chung is developing an electrical method of assessing cables.

  • Joanne Song McLaughlin.
    Are the jaw-dropping predictions of full-time jobs being replaced by AI believable?
    9/23/25

    University at Buffalo economics professor Joanne Song McLaughlin says it’s too early to talk about the accuracy of these numbers.

  • Nancy Nielsen.
    Expert: Prolonged government shutdown will start impacting Americans’ health care within a month
    10/3/25

    Shutdown could also cause health insurance premiums to rise, resulting in more Americans becoming uninsured, says Nancy Nielsen.

  • Sourav Sengupta head shot.
    Physician: Instagram limiting content for teenagers is a step in the right direction
    10/14/25

    Restricting social media content will benefit teens’ already overwhelmed brains, says University at Buffalo physician Sourav Sengupta.

  • UB interlocking logo in white, with SUNY seal in blue behind it.
    Experts: Gov't shutdown won’t cause large economic turmoil, but will erode consumer and investor confidence
    10/16/25

    The shutdown will also delay key federal economic statistics, and could result in further federal workforce reductions, University at Buffalo professors say.

  • School age children watch a demonstration of UB's robot dog.
    AI in the classroom: UB expert offers tips for thoughtful and ethical use
    10/21/25

    UB’s Ian Mette offers guidance to help families, teachers and administrators use AI thoughtfully and responsibly.

  • LaGarrett King head shot.
    Curriculum opt-outs and the classroom: What the Supreme Court’s ruling means for inclusive education
    10/27/25

    Learning about other cultural and identity groups supports the development of a more educated citizenry with a greater capacity for empathy, says LaGarrett King.

  • Conor Dowling head shot.
    Expert: Democratic wins buoyed by embracing different types of candidates, economic concerns
    11/5/25

    Political scientist Conor Dowling examines Democratic victories in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City.

  • A man wearing a weighted exercise vest running on the beach.
    Weighted exercise vests: UB experts offer tips on workout trend
    11/13/25
    University at Buffalo experts offer tips on how to properly use weighted exercise vests.

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