Science and Technology

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

Three at UB named SUNY Distinguished Professors
5/16/17
UB faculty members Jonathan Dewald, Chunming Qiao and John E. Tomaszewski have been named State University of New York Distinguished Professors, the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system.
A carnivorous plant’s prized genetic treasures, unveiled
5/15/17
The carnivorous humped bladderwort plant is a sophisticated predator. Living in swamps and ponds, it uses vacuum pressure to suck prey into tiny traps at breathtaking speeds of under a millisecond.
The evolutionary story of birch, told through 80 genomes
5/8/17
A study of the iconic tree uncovers genetic secrets of value to wood, paper industries.
Parkinson’s disease in a dish: UB researchers reproduce brain oscillations that characterize the disease
5/2/17
The breakthrough could speed the development of new Parkinson’s treatments.
“Valleytronics” advancement could help extend Moore’s Law
5/1/17
The breakthrough involves controlling energy levels between electron valleys in 2-D semiconductor.
Study finds customized content on political websites hurts democracy
4/26/17
Having it your way on political websites and seeing only the content that aligns with your beliefs is not good for democracy, according to a UB expert in the political effects of communication technology.
Media Advisory: Learn to extract strawberry DNA and enjoy science-themed cocktails for National DNA Day
4/26/17
Science and cocktails will come together for one savory evening during UB GEM's DNA Cocktails with Coalesce, a celebration of National DNA Day over cocktails and microbiome-friendly foods.
Three engineers receive $1.5 million combined in NSF CAREER awards
4/18/17
The grants support research and education in wireless networks, saltwater desalination and the Internet of Things.
Study unravels long-held Fermi puzzle tied to nonlinear systems
4/14/17
UB physicist helps prove that strongly nonlinear systems can reach equilibrium after all.
UB TCIE builds international relations for advanced manufacturing
4/11/17
UB’s creation of advanced manufacturing MOOCs has sparked conversations with a binational nonprofit organization and a technical college in Mexico.

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