Science and Technology

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

UB trains future AI, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing workforce
7/10/26
Programs are supported by two National Science Foundation grants totaling $950,000.
Blue lights and textbook chemistry could help create complex drugs in fewer steps
7/10/26
Surprisingly simple tools let chemists modify two carbon atoms in a single reaction.
Quantum optics may turn this rare visual phenomenon into an eye test
7/9/26
Engineered light transforms Boehm’s brushes from a faint visual pattern into a much brighter one that could help catch retinal disease.
New Office of AI Innovation and Integration centralizes AI efforts at UB
7/8/26
The office will connect people and ideas, help guide projects from concept to implementation, and ensure responsible use of AI.
UB physicist receives over $1 million in federal grants for neutral-atom quantum computing research
7/1/26
Jamir Marino explores how to control Rydberg atoms to advance future quantum technologies.
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.

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