Science and Technology

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

Media Advisory: Buffalo’s first blockchain ‘buildathon’ starts Friday
4/12/18
The weekend-long event includes a keynote from James A. Regenor, a leader of transformative technologies at Moog.
Remnants of antibiotics persist in treated farm waste, research finds
4/12/18
Study raises new concerns about how agriculture may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistance worldwide.
UB-affiliated artificial intelligence startup raises $900,000 in seed round to advance driverless boat technology
4/10/18
Buffalo Automation — founded in 2015 by UB engineering students — has grown into one of the region’s most promising startups.
UB workshop to address human and machine capabilities
4/4/18
Farhad Ameri, an expert in design theory and ontology engineering, will deliver the keynote address for a workshop that seeks to advance the understanding of capabilities within information systems to be held April 20.
Crash! Scientists explain what happens when nanoparticles collide
4/4/18
Study results could one day inform the design of new materials for protective gear, energy-harvesting devices and more.
Girls Get IT: WNY girls invited to spend a Saturday with fellow techies, entrepreneurs
4/3/18
The free April 14th event includes a documentary screening, demos, lunch and a conversation with female founders of local tech firms.
Ancient paper art, kirigami, poised to improve smart clothing
4/3/18
New research shows how paper-cutting can make ultra strong, stretchable electronics.
App for early autism detection launched on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2
4/2/18
The app, EarlySee, gives parents an easy-to-use tool to help identify the disorder earlier.
Potholes? Self-powered wireless sensors embedded in roads could spot them and other hazards
3/26/18
System under development harnesses energy from pavement vibrations created by automobiles.
Science & Art Cabaret to feature lively, insightful conversation on ‘Death’
3/21/18
A colorful cast of presenters will address the ultimate theme — one familiar to all, but, at the same time, an endless source of curiosity.

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