Science and Technology

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

Amit Goyal serves on National Academies’ committee for NSF's work on Materials Genome Initiative
11/3/23
The expert panel recently issued a report on the National Science Foundation’s participation in the Materials Genome Initiative.
Study links changes in global water cycle to higher temperatures
11/2/23
Over the last 2,000 years, rising and falling temperatures have altered the way water moves around the planet.
Xiong named director of Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
11/2/23
A UB faculty member since 2021, Xiong specializes in AI applications, algorithms, tooling and computer architectures.
Imperfections may affect quantum materials’ unusual behavior more than we realize
10/30/23
UB physicist Herbert Fotso has received a grant to explore the interplay between disorder and strong interaction between electrons.
UB study: Special mouth rinse and brushes can help treat gum disease among diabetes patients
10/27/23
The study is believed to be the first to examine at-home, antiplaque treatment’s effect on diabetes patients.
UB, NASA and partners begin mapping South Africa’s biodiversity from the air
10/25/23
BioSCape project could potentially lay the foundation for monitoring biodiversity across the globe from space.
UB takes AI chat series to Grand Island Central School District
10/18/23
Educators will discuss how to best utilize artificial intelligence in the classroom.
This weekend’s partial eclipse offers small preview of next year’s total eclipse, UB experts say
10/11/23
The partial eclipse is a great opportunity for Western New York to start preparing for the region’s once-in-a-century total eclipse in 2024.
Researchers awarded NSF grant for Lahaina wildfire simulation
10/10/23
Interdisciplinary team to combine AI, high-performance computing and modeling to better understand Lahaina fire; reduce likelihood of future disasters.
Synthetic molecules can ‘ferry’ mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis
10/9/23
Developed by UB researchers, synthetic anion binders could one day help treat chronic lung disease.

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