Science and Technology

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

For coral harmed by BP oil spill, a deep-sea ‘elevator’ offers hope for recovery
9/21/23
UB scientist and other researchers see early success using machines to garden 230 feet below the Gulf of Mexico.
To design fog-free PPE, student researchers turn to lotus plant
9/15/23
A new study outlines how University at Buffalo students, with the help of a local high schooler, used the aquatic plant to create face shields for dentists.
UB receives NSF grant to answer big questions about cold unfolding proteins
9/13/23
The phenomenon is crucial for protein design and function, as well as understanding life at very low temperatures and high pressure.
13 WNY-based startups have ‘graduated’ from UB’s Cultivator, with more to come next week
9/12/23
The support program provides critical mentorship and funding for promising startups.
Minimizing fallout from explosive cell death could slow inflammation, cancer spread
9/7/23
A new study identifies the fatty acid-making protein behind membrane rupture and inflammation during necroptosis.
SUNY Chancellor King to join UB President Tripathi to launch new UB | AI Chat Series
9/6/23
The visit spotlights UB’s national leadership in artificial intelligence and New York State investment to spur research growth.
UB researchers receive six NSF CAREER awards totaling nearly $3.8 million
8/28/23
The funding will help researchers advance AI-powered medical imaging, develop new lubricants for longer lasting cars, catch cybercriminals and more.
UB professor, partners awarded $300,000 to boost women in STEM
8/23/23
Matilde Sánchez-Peña and partners will study why, despite 20 years of investment, woman make up only 20% of engineering students and tenure-track faculty.
UB chemist Diana Aga leads $3 million NSF grant to find other causes of antimicrobial resistance
8/14/23
Overuse of antibiotics are a major cause of the public health threat, but other chemicals that leak into the environment may be exacerbating the problem.
Two scholars receive prestigious NSF fellowships to study at UB
8/14/23
Karla Rosalia Sanchez Lievanos and Emmanuel M. Nsengiyumva will conduct research and outreach on ‘forever chemicals’ and carbon capture technology, respectively.