• University at Buffalo physicists Athos Petrou and Hao Zeng were co-leaders of the new study probing the “valley” physics of 2D tungsten disulfide. Also pictured are UB physics graduate students Tenzin Norden, Chuan Zhao, and Peiyao Zhang, all co-authors of the new study.
    ‘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.

  • Representative images of atrophied brain lesion volume in a patient whose disease converted to secondary-progressive MS over the course of follow-up.
    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.

  • Zoom image: A close-up view of the sediment deposits reveals many layers of colorful material. The light-colored bands consist of windblown silt called loess, while the darker bands also hold ancient soil called paleosol. Photo: Elizabeth Thomas
    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.

  • Autonomous Lincoln MKZ sedan.
    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 cook holding garlic in one hand and onions in the other.
    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.

  • Concept of synaptic connections: a brain created with pins and thread.
    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.

  • No smoking sign on an airplane.
    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.

  • Woman using ear buds with phone.
    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.

  • Mother and daughter working on an art project together.
    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.

  • Image of a tissue section from the brain of a rat that received perispinal injection of a TNF-antibody.
    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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