Science and Technology

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

Tracking forever chemicals across food web shows not all isomers are distributed equally
12/2/25
Samples from water, fish, and bird eggs demonstrate the need to measure these unique molecular structures separately.
New hearing loss test checks the eyes – not the ears
12/2/25
University at Buffalo spinout Auspex Medix advances AI-powered hearing test to help older adults thwart cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s.
UB pharmacy researcher makes diabetes breakthrough in $3.5 million funded study
12/1/25
Discovery featured on cover of Analytical Chemistry could potentially slow progression to full-blown diabetes.
De Jesús Báez earns Ovshinsky sustainable energy fellowship from APS
11/25/25
Assistant professor of chemistry developing materials for more efficient batteries, supercapacitors.
Nursing wet lab equipped to carry out FDA-approved screen for Alzheimer’s
11/25/25
The lab, led by Carleara Weiss, explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and biomarkers of neurodegeneration, sleep disturbances and cognitive decline.
New membrane sets record for separating hydrogen from CO2
11/21/25
The unexpected finding could inspire new designs for industrial gas separation technologies.
AI that addresses ALS, mental health, refugee flow predictions
11/18/25
University at Buffalo faculty expert Rohini Srihari develops AI tools that help people with motor neuron diseases communicate and more.
University at Buffalo launches new quantum institute
11/5/25
The initiative will harness UB’s wide-ranging research expertise and unlock advancements in computing, medicine, semiconductors and more.
Grants support $2.75 million effort to develop advanced recycling technologies
11/3/25
Projects include creating new uses for discarded tires, and establishing a testbed for advanced sorting technologies.
Momentum builds for UB’s Entry-Level Manufacturing Technician program
10/24/25
The effort is strengthening WNY’s advanced manufacturing workforce pipeline.