Science and Technology

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

UB physicist receives over $1 million in federal grants for neutral-atom quantum computing research
7/1/26
Jamir Marino explores how to control Rydberg atoms to advance future quantum technologies.
UB researchers unveil new method for rapidly creating advanced catalyst materials
6/30/26
One‑step process generates high‑entropy alloy nanoparticles in milliseconds.
Study: Three-in-one vaccine shows promise against ‘tripledemic’
6/26/26
University at Buffalo researchers are developing a single shot for flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Scientists invent ‘transient thermal barcodes’ to improve plastic recycling
6/18/26
Heat-based signatures rapidly distinguish between common commercial plastics; could help address global pollution.
Students help advance sustainability in Moog’s supply chain
6/18/26
The work is part of UB’s Carbon Reduction Challenge course, in which students work with local companies.
UB awarded $5 million to lead new Great Lakes Research Consortium
6/16/26
University’s RENEW Institute will oversee statewide hub focused on protecting lakes from growing environmental pressures.
Documentary featuring UB’s ice sheet research wins Emmy
6/16/26
"The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice" highlights ancient frozen sediment stored for many years at UB.
UB spinout POP Biotechnologies receives up to $9.7 million for rapid-response vaccine platform
6/11/26
Funding will help Buffalo-based company advance a bird flu vaccine candidate and test its vaccine platform for future outbreak response.
New global early warning system forecasts biodiversity exposure to extreme heat
6/11/26
Over 3,500 species could have been exposed to unprecedented temperatures between 2024 and 2025.
NSF fellowship recipient to develop viable fuels from CO2
6/9/26
Nicholas Reilly, a recent chemical engineering alum, has received the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program award.