Science and Technology

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

Climate change to push species over abrupt tipping points
5/24/23
Study analyses data from more than 35,000 species of animals, and seagrasses from every continent and ocean basin.
Engineering student chosen for prestigious Department of Energy research program
5/18/23
Lili Rassouli is studying ways to convert solar energy into other clean fuels.
UB CIGBS to host Zimbabwe faculty development program
5/18/23
Effort will boost national university network in Zimbabwe.
UB to receive $1.6 million to add new tech to precast concrete
5/5/23
The award is part of UB joining a Tier 1 University Transportation Center to enhance nation’s transportation infrastructure.
UB dental school breaks into top 10 in U.S. dental research, NIDCR says
5/3/23
The School of Dental Medicine is now ninth nationwide, an improvement of five spots from the previous year.
Two UB students chosen for prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
4/27/23
Syracuse-area native Lea Kyle and Albany-area native Sydney Swedick will pursue PhDs in STEM fields.
Deborah Chung named Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
4/26/23
Among the most cited materials scientists in the world, Chung is a longtime UB engineering faculty member.
Searching for ancient bears in an Alaskan cave led to an important human discovery
4/24/23
Genetic analysis suggests some Alaska Natives live near where their ancestors did 3,000 years ago.
A particular ‘sandwich’ of graphene and boron nitride may lead to next-gen microelectronics
4/20/23
Study shows a unique arrangement of these two materials creates a moiré pattern that may unlock graphene’s great potential.
Cancer drugs receive escort from new polymer that UB engineers are developing
4/20/23
The work is being funded by a $2.4 million NIH grant, and reduce allergic reactions to some medications.

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