Science and Technology

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

Study examines the chemical GenX in water: Is it different than other PFAS?
3/15/22
Research generates knowledge on GenX chemicals, which the EPA recently deemed more toxic than the ‘forever chemicals’ they were developed to replace.
AI and data science institute launches speaker series
3/15/22
The series provides forum for scholars to discuss how their innovative work can reshape the world.
UB researchers to study why stocked fish are not reproducing in Lake Ontario
3/7/22
The UB researchers suspect climate change is affecting the fish population.
UB scientists demonstrate wafer-scale, combinatorial synthesis of heteroepitaxial films with rapid in-situ, structural and chemical characterization
3/7/22
The powerful technique, which combines combinatorial synthesis and high-throughput analysis, could lead to new electrical and electronic materials and devices.
UB engineers study tunnels for fire safety
3/3/22
Negar Elhami-Khorasani, Anthony Tessari test durability of reinforced concrete linings.
Physics and theater come together as Science & Art Cabaret returns
3/1/22
The event will feature a conversation between two UB physicists and theater professionals following a local production of the play ‘Constellations.'
Chatbot provides safe space for young people to learn about sexual, reproductive health
2/21/22
SnehAI's avatar is based on the protagonist in a popular television drama in India that promotes themes of gender equality and family planning.
How motor neurons develop into subtypes that activate different muscles
2/16/22
Motor neurons innervate the body; a study describes how a gene called Kdm6b helps these cells diversify into crucial subtypes.
UB will expand COVID-19 wastewater surveillance in WNY
2/9/22
The effort buttresses data collected at hospitals and other health care providers that inform the region’s infection rate.
Tiny, reusable sensing chip could lead to new point-of-care medical tests
2/8/22
The key to its success? ‘Nanopatch antennas’ made with liquid metal that trap light to identify biological and chemical molecules.

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