Science and Technology

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

Study illuminates the brain’s inner workings
4/3/19
Research assesses how large-scale patterns of brain activity could vary between cognitive systems and across people.
UB engineer awarded $1.8 million to develop aerogel insulation
3/27/19
The material could help reduce utility bills, improve energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings.
UB chemist and materials scientist lands $675,000 NSF CAREER award
3/26/19
Timothy Cook will design self-assembling molecules and work with K-12 science teachers to create 3-D printed magnetic structures that self-assemble in the classroom.
How hot spots of genetic variation evolved in human DNA
3/19/19
A UB study uncovers a complex story that hints at how adaptable — yet delicate — we are as a species.
At 3,836 mph, which way does the air flow?
3/12/19
UB engineer laying groundwork for quieter, more efficient and safer supersonic flight.
How online neighborhood reviews could aid urban planning
3/11/19
Online data can tell us a lot about the places where we live — if we can develop ways to analyze it.
Joint replacement infection? Electrical stimulation could fix it
3/11/19
Buffalo startup Garwood Medical Devices aims to reduce implant failures, prevent suffering and save billions of dollars in medical expenses.
Using laser ‘tweezers,’ scientists grab and study tiny protein droplets
3/7/19
New research illuminates some basic properties of these eccentric marvels of biology.
Gotcha! Scientists fingerprint proteins using their vibrations
3/4/19
Researchers show that they can quickly measure a protein’s microscopic movements, opening new possibilities in medical research.
UB chemist is creating tools to study how pharmaceuticals affect the inner workings of living cells
2/27/19
Qing Lin has received $2 million from the NIH to explore the science of cellular receptors.

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