Science and Technology

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Monster in the Great Lakes: UB students study plastic pollution
8/6/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – When Andrea Martinez opts for the can of juice instead of the plastic bottle at the store, it’s apparent that the research she performed on pollution in Lake Ontario has had an effect on her.
UB joins National Science Foundation biometrics research center
8/5/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo engineers are developing a lie detector that works by tracking eye movement. They’re also pioneering innovative ways to secure fingerprint templates.
Media advisory: Students from across U.S. to showcase research they conducted in Buffalo
7/31/13
On Friday, Aug. 2, more than 100 student scientists from across the country will convene in downtown Buffalo to show off posters describing the results of research they completed in regional labs.
Tiny, brightly shining silicon crystals could be safe for deep-tissue imaging
7/31/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tiny silicon crystals caused no health problems in monkeys three months after large doses were injected, marking a step forward in the quest to bring such materials into clinics as biomedical imaging agents, according to a new study.
A smartphone app that could help decrease marijuana use?
7/26/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – For young adults, marijuana use is so popular that annual use rates are on par with, or higher than, annual rates for smoking cigarettes. And contrary to popular belief, heavy use of marijuana is associated with dependence.
Can we create biofuels, fertilizer from Great Lakes algae?
7/23/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – David Blersch hates to vacuum.
3-D digital carving: A new tool for an ancient art
7/22/13
The ancient art of shaping terra cotta is getting a modern twist at Boston Valley Terra Cotta, a Western New York manufacturer that is employing an arsenal of digital tools in terra cotta restoration with help from University at Buffalo experts.
Worried about your teenager driving a car? They can learn for free on UB’s driving simulator
7/19/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Attention parents with teenagers learning to drive.
Bright Buffalo Niagara seeks company presenters for fall venture forum
7/18/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Bright Buffalo Niagara, Western New York’s premier venture forum, is accepting applications from early-stage high-tech companies that wish to present at the annual entrepreneur showcase on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
Media advisory: Summer school — for science teachers
7/16/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Analyzing the bacteria in lake water. Testing water filters made from an exciting, new material. Building an earthquake simulation table.