Research News

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  • Crystals in a new light
    2/12/26

    A setback in growing light-responsive crystals led UB chemist Jason Benedict and his team to a novel method for mapping molecular arrangements.

  • New book examines misinformation
    6/11/25

    Yotam Ophir's book looks at the history, psychology, social impact and possible solutions for an issue that has been around almost as long as peple have been communicating.

  • Risky to allow kids of any age to try alcohol, study finds
    6/10/25

    In a piece in The Conversation, UB PhD student Bernard Pereda says parental permission to sip or taste alcohol leads to more drinking in young adulthood.

  • What to do with dirty PFAS filters?
    6/9/25

    A DoD grant will support a UB project that aims to remove “forever chemicals” from granular activated carbon filters and destroy them.

  • Six UB faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards
    6/9/25

    The prestigious awards will support the faculty members' teaching and research abroad in the coming year.

  • UB researchers working on light-infused pancreatic cancer treatment
    6/4/25

    The team has been awarded a $2.5 million grant to develop a system for inserting tiny light-emitting fibers directly into tumors.

  • Alumna returns to deliver Graham lecture
    6/2/25

    Epidemiologist Christine Ambrosone spoke about her work at the annual lecture named for the UB faculty member who helped inspire her career.

  • UB launches Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI
    6/2/25

    CELaRAI will provide critical literacy and learning opportunities to K-2 students using AI-driven technology and innovation.

  • Better pitch means vivid earworms
    5/30/25

    A UB study found that your musical ability may be why that song is stuck on mental repeat.

  • Markowski named American Heart Association fellow
    5/29/25

    The nursing professor has been honored for significant contributions to cardiovascular and stroke research and clinical leadership.

  • Advancing wireless communications for research, education
    5/23/25

    UB's partnership with Florida Atlantic University will tap UB’s expertise in wireless networking, AI, autonomy and more.