Science and Technology

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

Potatoes may have shaped genetic makeup of Indigenous Andeans
5/5/26
Study finds that natural selection favored those with high number of starch-digesting genes following potato domestication in the Andes.
UB geographer contributes to UN report on World Heritage Sites
5/1/26
Global assessment of protected landscapes draws on Adam Wilson’s research on species’ exposure to extreme temperatures.
Goyal receives industrial achievement award for superconducting technology
4/30/26
Goyal has 'played a central leadership role in bridging fundamental materials research with industrial deployment.'
UB selected to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge
4/28/26
Energy Department contest pairs students with automaker Stellantis to develop new tech for Jeep Cherokee hybrid.
Next-gen semiconductors that share life’s handedness just got more practical
4/27/26
The UB-led study makes chiral semiconductors better at absorbing visible light.
Study sheds light on lipid asymmetry in cell membranes
4/27/26
Cells tune membrane properties to regulate communication, transport and other duties.
UB and Roswell Park develop AI tool to assess lung cancer surgery complication risk
4/24/26
Multimodal model delivers personalized risk estimates and clinician-adjustable insights to support surgical decisions.
Luis Colón retires, leaving behind a legacy defined by mentorship as much as research
4/24/26
SUNY Distinguished Professor of Chemistry lauded for pioneering research and increasing representation in the sciences.
Naturally occurring molecule can stop Alzheimer’s-linked fibrils from forming
4/20/26
Study finds metabolite can prevent fibril formation without interfering with protein droplets.
Pharmacy researchers propose more equitable usage of continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes patients
4/17/26
In published commentary, they identify barriers to use among underserved populations.

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