Science and Technology

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

Physics meets democracy in this modeling study
10/8/21
A new paper explores how the opinions of an electorate may be reflected in a mathematical model ‘inspired by models of simple magnetic systems.'
Corals once thought to be a single species are really two, study concludes
10/6/21
The research adds to a decades-long, existential debate: Are the soft corals Plexaura homomalla and Plexaura kükenthali a single species, or not?
GHub: The new place to be for ice sheet scientists
10/5/21
With NSF funding, ice sheet and computer scientists have created a new online platform that aims to reduce bottlenecks in research on ice sheets and sea level rise.
Media Advisory: UB to demonstrate drone testing facility Thursday
9/28/21
The complex is among the nation’s largest; and it’s helping UB solidify its position as a research and educational leader.
Two UB faculty win Fulbright awards
9/27/21
Diana Aga and Robert M. Straubinger are UB's newest faculty recipients of the prestigious international awards.
In a gene tied to growth, scientists see glimmers of human history
9/24/21
A paper in Science Advances focuses on the evolution of the human growth hormone receptor gene.
UB receives Siemens grant from for manufacturing software to prep students for in-demand jobs
9/23/21
The in-kind gift, part of UB’s Boldly Buffalo fundraising campaign, helped UB mark its most successful fundraising year in history.
Could AI help optimize aneurysm surgeries?
9/23/21
UB spinoff QAS.AI is developing software — trained on past cases — to inform decision-making during surgical procedures.
UB, partners awarded $750,000 to fight online disinformation
9/22/21
Researchers will develop digital literacy tools, and share them with senior citizens and teens.
Science, and some sparkle! Kids can grow crystals in this national contest
9/17/21
The U.S. Crystal Growing Competition invites students and teachers to do hands-on chemistry.

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