Science and Technology

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

Chemists stabilize hard-to-tame chloride compound
11/2/22
The advancement involving manganese trichloride 'opens the floodgates to a whole new area of research,' says lead scientist David Lacy.
UB’s Eva Zurek named Fellow of the American Physical Society
10/25/22
Zurek, a theoretical chemist, is a leading expert in computational materials chemistry.
UB-led team receives $5 million to help older adults spot online scams, disinformation
10/4/22
The National Science Foundation-funded project aims to reduce online fraud among older adults, who lose billions of dollars each year.
Media Advisory: Siemens Corp. CEO to discuss STEM education at UB
10/3/22
Barbara Humpton will also talk about the company’s software gift to UB, which will prepare students for in-demand STEM jobs.
Study probes Huntington’s disease protein’s function in injured neurons
9/27/22
The huntingtin protein may travel together with important signaling molecules in injured neurons, researchers find.
UB research provides guidance for teaching positive, helpful content sharing on social media
9/26/22
The findings present opportunities to leverage interpersonal goals in ways that can potentially change real-world sharing behavior on social media.
It’s grow time! The U.S. Crystal Growing Competition is back
9/15/22
Kids and teachers can cultivate big, cool crystals in this annual contest founded by a UB chemist.
As coral reefs face threats, UB scientists study the future of soft corals
9/13/22
Mary Alice Coffroth and Howard Lasker are among researchers whose work is shedding light on how climate change may shape reefs.
UB CAT invests $253,000 in six life sciences companies
9/12/22
The companies are developing treatments for cancer, neurovascular diseases and more.
UB scientists to study how ancient climate change altered ecosystems in Southeast Alaska
9/12/22
Researching the past could provide important insights into how climate change may impact ecosystems today.

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