Science and Technology

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

UB hosts artificial intelligence leaders this week
6/1/26
The summit will explore how AI can address some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Quantum sensor may be able to identify new type of magnetism
5/29/26
Researchers propose new way to detect altermagnets, a recently discovered class of materials that could make electronics more energy efficient.
Can AI help spot ‘healthy’ viruses in our bodies? UB researchers probe the human virome
5/18/26
Dental, pharmacy and engineering faculty to engage in 4-year, $1.6 million study as part of Human Virome Program.
Buffalo without lake-effect snow? Ancient iceberg scratches reveal a reverse snowbelt
5/13/26
Ice Age wind system may have pushed Great Lakes snowstorms west instead of east.
AI spots hidden security flaws in hundreds of 5G smartphone models
5/11/26
UB-led research prompts fixes from MediaTek and Qualcomm; leads to work with Apple and Google.
Potatoes may have shaped genetic makeup of Indigenous Andeans
5/5/26
Study finds that natural selection favored those with high number of starch-digesting genes following potato domestication in the Andes.
UB geographer contributes to UN report on World Heritage Sites
5/1/26
Global assessment of protected landscapes draws on Adam Wilson’s research on species’ exposure to extreme temperatures.
Goyal receives industrial achievement award for superconducting technology
4/30/26
Goyal has 'played a central leadership role in bridging fundamental materials research with industrial deployment.'
UB selected to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge
4/28/26
Energy Department contest pairs students with automaker Stellantis to develop new tech for Jeep Cherokee hybrid.
Next-gen semiconductors that share life’s handedness just got more practical
4/27/26
The UB-led study makes chiral semiconductors better at absorbing visible light.

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