Science and Technology

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

UB-led workshop highlights new and improved ways to find forever chemicals and other pollutants
9/27/23
Scientists from across the globe gathered to discuss the latest chemical analysis breakthroughs.
UB partnering on world-leading EP-OPAL laser at University of Rochester
9/27/23
Ultrahigh-intensity laser facility could reestablish U.S. leadership in field of high-peak-power lasers.
Separating molecules requires lots of energy. This heat-resistant membrane could change that
9/26/23
The technology could lower costs for making pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and other products.
U.S. Crystal Growing Competition marks 10th anniversary
9/25/23
Founded by a UB chemist, the competition provides thousands of kids and teachers with a hands-on science project.
For coral harmed by BP oil spill, a deep-sea ‘elevator’ offers hope for recovery
9/21/23
UB scientist and other researchers see early success using machines to garden 230 feet below the Gulf of Mexico.
What happens when an earthquake hits a building already damaged by coastal flooding?
9/19/23
With more buildings affected by sea level rise, NSF awards $2 million to UB researchers and partners to assess at-risk communities in Hawai’i, elsewhere.
To design fog-free PPE, student researchers turn to lotus plant
9/15/23
A new study outlines how University at Buffalo students, with the help of a local high schooler, used the aquatic plant to create face shields for dentists.
UB receives NSF grant to answer big questions about cold unfolding proteins
9/13/23
The phenomenon is crucial for protein design and function, as well as understanding life at very low temperatures and high pressure.
13 WNY-based startups have ‘graduated’ from UB’s Cultivator, with more to come next week
9/12/23
The support program provides critical mentorship and funding for promising startups.
Minimizing fallout from explosive cell death could slow inflammation, cancer spread
9/7/23
A new study identifies the fatty acid-making protein behind membrane rupture and inflammation during necroptosis.

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