Science and Technology

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

UB's ice sheet research featured in new documentary
10/17/25
"The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice" looks at ancient sediment pulled from beneath ice sheet that was stored at university for many years.
UB biophysicist to dive deeper into protein-RNA droplets with $2.1 million NIH grant
10/13/25
Award will allow Priya R. Banerjee to continue research on biomolecular condensates and their role in disease.
Quantum dynamics on your laptop? New technique moves us closer
10/8/25
Study offers user-friendly template for simulating quantum systems on consumer laptops, saving supercomputers for more complex systems.
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.

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