Science and Technology

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

25 companies to pitch at premiere entrepreneur event on June 28
5/25/17
Twenty-four of the best and brightest regional companies have been selected to participate in the University at Buffalo’s Bright Buffalo Niagara Entrepreneur Expo on June 28 at the Hotel Henry.
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.

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