Science and Technology

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

New study describes what happens when the brain is artificially stimulated
9/26/16
The research marks a step forward in the quest to develop personalized brain stimulation as a treatment for disease.
30th annual Distinguished Speakers Series blasts off with twin astronauts Mark Kelly, Scott Kelly
9/22/16
Mark Kelly was commander of two NASA shuttle missions, while Scott Kelly is the first U.S. astronaut to spend a year in space.
UB faculty member named among the most influential living philosophers
9/15/16
Barry Smith, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and director of the National Center for Ontological Research at UB, has been named one of the 50 most influential living philosophers by TheBestSchools.org.
UB School of Law Mitchell Lecture to address new frontiers in gene editing
9/15/16
The promise and perils of new technologies in genetic engineering will be examined in a major forum on Friday, Oct. 21, sponsored by the UB School of Law.
Using DNA, dirt and feces, international artists merge science and art to answer life questions
9/14/16
Eight artists from around the world will travel to UB to explore life’s greatest questions through biological art residencies in the Coalesce: Center for Biological Arts.
Quanxi Jia rejoins UB to boost material science efforts
9/13/16
The acclaimed scholar, who holds 48 U.S. patents, will serve as a faculty member and scientific director of the UB's NYS Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics.
11 startups selected for new life sciences accelerator program
9/12/16
The program, called Critical Path, provides world-class mentoring, networking and venture capital to startups.
Smartphone hacks 3-D printer by measuring ‘leaked’ energy and acoustic waves
9/7/16
Intellectual property may be ripe for theft, a new UB study shows.
Looking to saliva to gain insight on evolution
8/25/16
A study on primates' slobber shows that adaptation isn’t just about creating new tools for survival — it’s also about tweaking the ones we have.
A UB spinoff and a UB licensee selected to present at the University Startups Demo Day in Washington
8/15/16
The event aims to spur partnerships that lead to new and innovative technologies.

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