Research News

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. 

  • Solo soundtrack
    3/20/25

    A UB study reveals the hidden social benefits of listening to music alone.

  • Neighborhood chosen for East Side transformation
    3/19/25

    Local stakeholders turned out for a meeting to hear about the neighborhood, why it was chosen and what happens next. 

  • The importance of language access
    3/18/25

    UB social work researcher Yunju Nam will take part in a U.S. Civil Rights Commission panel examining the extent to which language barriers limit access to government services.

  • Scientists discover new heavy-metal molecule
    3/17/25

    The new UB-Berkeley Lab study describes a breakthrough in heavy-element chemistry.

  • More than photos needed to make scientists relatable
    3/13/25

    A study shows humanizing biographical information is needed to make scientists relatable to students and boost their engagement with class activities.

  • The dangers of disclosing defensive strategies
    3/13/25

    A new School of Management study provides insights for counterterrorism management.

  • Heat-activated receptor could unlock new pain therapies
    3/11/25

    UB researchers have uncovered how heat causes a critical receptor protein within cells to unfold and relay pain.

  • Dental professors receive UB seed grants for AI projects
    3/7/25

    The awards, which are funding 10 new projects across campus, aim to encourage the use of generative AI in courses and in curricular redesign.

  • NYSCA grant supports UB installation
    3/5/25

    Media Study professor Christine Marie's “Analog as Nature” installation reflects on the media, ecology and artificial intelligence.

  • As AI chatbots replace Google, digital literacy could worsen
    3/5/25

    UB professor Heidi Julien says the lack of digital literacy skills is a widespread problem that requires attention at the policy level.