Science and Technology

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

At Consumer Electronics Show, UB cardiologist to discuss heart monitoring by smartphone
1/8/19
For some patients with arrhythmias, heart monitor apps are useful.
DARPA awards UB engineers $1 million to ‘teach’ physics to AI systems
1/8/19
The research could improve unmanned aerial vehicles and other complex defense systems.
In a vast, ancient network of termite mounds, UB geographer finds a pattern
12/26/18
An impromptu meeting in a remote Brazilian town led to a study that made headlines around the world.
Twelve ways UB researchers made groundbreaking discoveries — and headlines — in 2018
12/21/18
From identifying a potential autism treatment to creating fungal-fighting 3-D printed dentures — here are some highlights from a year of discovery.
UB researchers receive six SUNY Innovative Instruction Technology Grants
12/20/18
Six University at Buffalo researchers have been awarded SUNY Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG) to pilot campus innovations and initiatives that have the potential to be replicated and scaled up throughout the State University of New York system (SUNY).
Quanxi Jia named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
12/19/18
A world-renowned expert in materials science and technology, Jia holds 49 U.S. patents.
In class focused on Cattaraugus Creek, UB students think outside the box about environmental problems
12/11/18
Students present ideas to the Army Corps of Engineers, Seneca Nation of Indians and other stakeholders.
Scientists brew lava and blow it up to better understand volcanoes
12/10/18
The first results are published from experiments that aim to illuminate the physics of lava-water interactions, which can sometimes make eruptions more dangerous.
Businesses invited to attend exclusive meeting with key UB personnel
12/6/18
Limited seats remain for a unique opportunity to partner with UB.
One tree, 40 different fruits? Yes, really. Hybrid tree artist to headline at Buffalo Science & Art Cabaret
11/30/18
Sam Van Aken is developing real-life trees that will bloom in multiple colors and bear 40 different kinds of fruit.

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