Science and Technology

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

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.
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.

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