Science and Technology

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

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.
UB launches Center for Translational AI and Digital Health
6/8/26
Researchers have received $8.3 million in federal grants to use AI and digital technologies to improve health care and accessibility.

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