August - University at Buffalo

Why alcohol and drug use may be declining among young Americans
8/1/26
ABC News featured Daniel Kruger on why alcohol and drug use may be declining among young Americans.
Can you taste wildfire smoke? Scientists say it's complicated
8/1/26
FOX News features Derek Daniels in an article about whether people can actually taste the wildfire smoke.
AI is giving hackers an edge. Here’s how to protect yourself from online scams
8/4/26
CNN features the expertise of Siwei Lyu in an article exploring how AI is giving hackers an edge.
When do kids go back to school? It's complicated
8/6/26
USA Today features Julie Gorlewski in a report on when schools start across the nation.
What kind of problem is 34,000 pieces of space junk circling the Earth?
8/9/26
National Public Radio program Weekend Edition featured the expertise of John Crassidis for a report on how a four-ton section of a SpaceX rocket recently hit the moon, as well as the growing problem of space debris.
Is hydroponic lettuce safer during the cyclosporiasis outbreak? Food safety experts weigh in
8/13/26
Food & Wine magazine sought the expertise of John Hu in a report on whether hydroponic lettuce is a better choice during the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Drone delivery has reached America’s backyards
8/18/26
Scientific American sought the expertise of Chase Murray in a report on Zipline, a company that aims to deliver packages into backyards via drones.
Democrats’ chances of flipping the Senate 75 days to midterms—polls
8/20/26
Newsweek sought the expertise of Shawn Donahue in a report on Democrats' chances of flipping the Senate, with 75 days to the midterms.
How Trump's tariffs work to redistribute wealth up the food chain
8/23/26
CBC News quoted Veljko Fotak in a story about how the U.S. president's tariffs have transferred billions from working Americans to big corporations and the rich.
Should you read your lab results before your doctor does?
8/21/26
Everyday Health sought the expertise of Diana Wilkins in a report on whether patients should read their lab results before meeting with their doctor.
Meta agrees to pay billions for social media addiction claims
8/27/26
The Atlantic sought the expertise of Mark Bartholomew, who said the settlement sets 'dramatic limits' that Congress an the courts were was unlikely to approve.