Science and Technology

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

Shedding light on potential toxins that lurk in blood and breast milk
9/16/15
Researchers struggle to detect toxic flame retardants found on common electronics and fabrics because current testing methods are inefficient or expensive. However, the new “one-shot” analysis has quickened the identification of flame retardants by five times.
UB-led STEM partnership chosen to help launch transformative national STEM learning initiative
9/16/15
Kick-off event will be held at the White House in November.
Jacobs family makes historic $30 million gift to University at Buffalo medical school
9/14/15
UB’s medical school to be named the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Media Advisory: Bon voyage, UB solar house!
9/10/15
Media are invited to see UB's nearly finished solar GRoW Home before it heads to California to compete in a prestigious national competition.
Will Arctic snowfall slow glaciers’ decline?
9/8/15
In a warming world, a UB-led study asks whether anticipated changes in Arctic precipitation could slow ice sheet loss and temper sea level rise.
Filtering the carbon from coal
9/3/15
UB-led team awarded grant to insert palladium nanoparticles into a membrane that removes greenhouse gases from the fossil fuel.
American volcanoes: Complacency, uncertainty contribute to risks
9/2/15
A new UB study seeks to understand two active volcanoes in the U.S. — and how communities around them can prepare for disaster.
UB spinoff Cytocybernetics awarded $291,000 for technique that improves drug safety screening
8/19/15
The Star Trek-like technology could help bring drugs to market quicker, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.
Media Advisory: Students launch engineering camp to promote STEM to high school girls
8/12/15
The camp aims to combat common misconceptions and encourage girls to to pursue careers in engineering.
UB engineering joins White House to promote diversity in tech sector
8/11/15
The effort comes as the tech industry faces increasing scrutiny concerning the hiring of women and minorities.

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