Science and Technology

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

What’s next at the Large Hadron Collider? UB physicists are prepping for its new run
12/14/21
A new $1.65 million grant from the National Science Foundation supports the scientists’ collaborative work to answer fundamental questions about our universe.
Four UB life sciences spinoffs receive new NIH funding
12/7/21
The startups are advancing projects that could help fight diseases ranging from COVID-19 to cancer to diabetes.
Study: How to freeze-dry a potential COVID-19 vaccine
12/1/21
In Science Advances, scientists report successfully freeze-drying specialized liposomes that could be developed for use in future vaccines.
Two UB faculty receive NSF funding to study social media in disaster response
11/29/21
The interdisciplinary project will focus on how Twitter users describe their locations during disasters.
How sugar-loving microbes could help power future cars
11/22/21
In a new study, genetically engineered E. coli eat glucose, then help turn it into molecules found in gasoline.
Live long and prosper: Study examines genetic gems in Galápagos giant tortoise genomes
11/18/21
These big turtles have extra copies of genes that may help them age well and evade cancer, and the creatures’ cells respond to stress in ways that may help to prevent disease, scientists conclude.
Study examines plastic bag bans at consumer recycling sites
11/17/21
Findings point to a need for public education to reduce recycling stream contamination, University at Buffalo researchers say.
These model liquid organelles are viscoelastic fluids. You know, like Silly Putty!
11/16/21
New research illuminates the properties of protein-RNA droplets.
UB and partners study high-temperature flexible hybrid electronics
11/4/21
Funded by NextFlex, the project will involve Binghamton University, Buffalo-based Tapecon, Inc. and Corning Inc.
Let’s talk about the 1,800-plus ‘young’ volcanoes in the U.S. Southwest
11/3/21
A study presents a broad survey of monogenetic volcanoes younger than 2.58 million years in the U.S. Southwest.

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