Science and Technology

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

Federal fire protection grant disbursement system could be more balanced, study suggests
2/25/19
States such as Alabama, Ohio and Pennsylvania received more than their fair share in 2014, according to new model, while Florida, Texas and others were shortchanged.
UB names Abani Patra to lead Center for Computational Research
2/25/19
A UB faculty member since 1996, Patra will guide the supercomputing facility as it supports faculty-led research and Buffalo’s growing knowledge economy.
TCIE project engineer named to robotic technical standard committees
2/6/19
The representation gives UB an important voice in the global robotics field.
Alan Rae named director of UB’s Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics
2/5/19
Rae will cultivate industry collaboration and further grow UB’s expertise and reputation in materials informatics.
In cold waters, sharks’ and fishes’ slowed metabolism may benefit rivals
1/24/19
A new paper in Science explores a curious trend: why biodiversity among marine mammals and birds generally rises in cold, temperate waters.
On Twitter, ‘supersharers’ spread majority of fake news
1/24/19
Less than 1 percent of users shared 80 percent of fake news, study finds.
Static electricity could charge our electronics
1/23/19
While common in everyday life, the science behind this phenomenon is not well understood.
UB biology PhD student wins prestigious Microsoft Research fellowship
1/17/19
The Ada Lovelace Fellowship covers tuition and fees for three years for students who are members of underrepresented groups in computing.
UB faculty member leads team representing U.S. at international theater design exhibition
1/17/19
UB's Jonathan Shimon has been selected as the technical director by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology for the U.S. entry in the 2019 Prague Quadrennial, the global showcase for the best in performance design, scenography and theater architecture.
New year, new sparkle! National crystal contest to be judged at UB
1/8/19
The competition, started by a UB chemist, is wrapping up its fifth year, with participants from 42 states and Washington D.C.

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