Science and Technology

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

UB elevates data and information fusion center to institute
3/8/24
The relaunch reflects UB researchers’ expertise in space defense, big data, automated decision making and cybersecurity.
Study: How fusion proteins hijack gene regulators to spur childhood cancer
3/6/24
UB physicists find that liquid droplets of disordered proteins engage with — and overtake — a key gene regulator.
UB engineering professor lands $1.5 million grant to create clean hydrogen
2/29/24
Haiqing Lin and his team of researchers were recently awarded $1.5 million for a two-year-long project that is scheduled to begin on April 1.
UB-led team awarded $750,000 NSF grant to study wildfire inequities
2/28/24
Project addresses emergency management disparities between wealthy, low-income groups.
Study proposes streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs
2/28/24
The findings suggest drug makers should focus more on where molecule fragments are linked together.
UB TCIE secures $300,000 to support offshore wind industry in New York State
2/27/24
The award, from the state’s Offshore Wind Training Institute, will help boost awareness in renewable energy supply chain careers.
Study: ‘Hexaplex’ vaccine aims to boost flu protection
2/23/24
Tests show the recombinant vaccine outperforming existing vaccines in some areas.
UB joins AI Alliance, a global group promoting safe artificial intelligence
2/21/24
Led by IBM, Meta and others, AI Alliance aims to accelerate responsible innovation in AI while ensuring trust, diversity and economic competitiveness.
AI-enhanced indoor farming takes root at the University at Buffalo
2/20/24
Project uses AI to monitor plant health and fine-tune LED lighting systems; could help with food insecurity and sustainability issues.
UB joins federal government-led effort to boost AI safety
2/14/24
Researchers will help set standards and develop tools to ensure AI’s role for social good nationwide.

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