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The exhibit “Serenades for Settling: Tending Ostreidae” with several large screens of ocean life in a darkened room.

Listen like an oyster
12/12/25
An immersive, multimedia exhibition invites audiences into an underwater world of oysters, and how human-made sounds might affect them.

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‘Valley states’ could be used for quantum computing
9/26/19
UB physicists manipulate energy valleys in tungsten disulfide, with potential applications in quantum computing.
A better MRI marker for disability progression in MS
9/25/19
UB researchers found atrophied brain lesion volume signaled disease progression to the most severe form of MS.
Digging for clues about climate change
9/25/19
Ancient deposits of sediment in Alaskan gold mines can reveal information about prehistoric trends in temperature, humidity and precipitation.
UB unveils latest autonomous vehicle
9/25/19
The white Lincoln MKZ joins the Olli self-driving electric shuttle in UB’s growing portfolio of autonomous vehicles and transportation research centers.
A recipe for reduced breast cancer risk
9/24/19
Onions and garlic are staples of the Puerto Rican condiment sofrito. Now UB researchers say eating the vegetables may lower women's risk for breast cancer.
How relapse happens
9/23/19
UB researchers have found that opiates reduce levels of the protein necessary for developing and maintaining the brain's synapses.
Smoking abstinence has little impact on motivation for food
9/23/19
The results of the UB study provide new insights into how different systems control motivation and reward.
Unlock smartphone with earbuds
9/20/19
EarEcho, the novel biometric tool being developed by UB computer scientist Zhanpeng Jin, uses sound waves to identify the ear canal’s unique geometry.
How are we doing?
9/20/19
UB social work researcher Annahita Ball led a team that developed an affordable tool to measure parents' perceptions of their child's school.
Treating chronic neuropathic pain
9/19/19
UB researchers have found an effective, minimally invasive method of treating the intractable and growing problem of chronic neuropathic pain.

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