Science and Technology

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

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.
Study: Reversing aging of skeletal muscle
9/14/21
The research could help lead to treatments for atherosclerosis, osteoporosis and other age-related disorders.
UB awarded $126k grant to host teen cybersecurity workshop
9/8/21
The funding, from the National Security Agency, will support GenCyber, a program that has brought more than 200 middle and high school students to UB.
UB ice scientist among authors of new IPCC climate change report
9/7/21
Sophie Nowicki is one of 18 lead authors on a chapter about ocean, cryosphere and sea level change, reflecting a decade of leadership on international collaborations
Study: Modified headphones translate sign language via Doppler
9/7/21
Proposed tech measures echo created by hand movements; could help boost communication between deaf and hearing populations.

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