Science and Technology

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

Study uses artificial intelligence to understand lung and bronchus cancer mortality rates
1/27/22
The research explores how the impact of known risk factors for lung and bronchus cancer mortality varies spatially across the U.S.
UB chosen to lead Space University Research Initiative project
1/26/22
The work, supported by a $5 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory grant, will strengthen the nation’s ‘space domain awareness’ abilities.
UB plans new engineering building to accommodate the school’s continued growth
1/21/22
Gov. Kathy Hochul, in designating UB as one of two SUNY flagships, announced the $102 million project during her State of the State address.
Motor proteins haul precious cargo in neurons. How can we control their movement?
1/20/22
Scientists identify a stop switch for a motor protein called kinesin 1.
Q&A with two UB alumni named to C&EN’s Talented 12 list
1/12/22
UB chemistry PhD graduates Jesús M. Velázquez and Luisa Whittaker-Brooks are now leading their own labs at other universities.
UB’s Nalini Ratha named as National Academy of Inventors Fellow
1/6/22
Ratha is an Empire Innovation Professor in UB's Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
UB to offer immersive cybersecurity bootcamp
1/6/22
The new program equips participants with skills and experience to pursue a career in cybersecurity.
Lychee genome tells a colorful story about a colorful tropical fruit
1/3/22
Radiant and flavorful, lychees were so beloved that they were domesticated not just once in ancient times, but independently in two different regions of China, a study finds.
Study explores pandemic-related shifts in alcohol sales across 16 U.S. states
12/20/21
Trends examined with machine-learning analysis, which could help inform public health policies.
UB spinoff Atrevida Science aims to modernize the wind turbine
12/15/21
With roughly $400,000 in federal grants, the company is developing a turbine blade that automatically adjusts to changing winds.

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