Science and Technology

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

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.
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.

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