Expert Tip Sheets

Commentary from University at Buffalo faculty experts on breaking news and other events.

UB expert can discuss Apollo missions: what they taught us about the Moon — and about ourselves
7/17/19
Planetary geologist Tracy Gregg will give three public talks this weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Moon landing.
California bill to pay college athletes runs afoul of the Constitution, UB sports law expert says
6/26/19
A similar issue involving state legislation regulating college athletes was addressed in 1993, Drew says.
Preventing “climate-illness epidemic” should be a priority, UB expert says
6/24/19
Climate-illness epidemic may be more subtle than the opioid crisis, but it is just as devastating and preventable, says UB's David Holmes, who directs the Global Medicine Program.
Astounding black hole image opens a new era of science, UB physicist says
4/15/19
Dejan Stojkovic has studied black holes as a theoretical physicist.
Robots could help build future cities, UB expert says
4/3/19
Inspired by animals, teams of autonomous robots could alleviate future housing needs in a safe and inexpensive manner.
Climate models should consider people’s perceptions of climate risk, UB expert says
3/25/19
With colleagues, UB geographer Sara Metcalf is working to integrate this aspect of human behavior into climate models.
Drone collision expert: Gatwick incident shows dangerous and devastating consequences of irresponsible drone use
12/20/18
Javid Bayandor builds sophisticated computer simulations to model what happens when drones collide with piloted aircraft.
Expert: Why Alaskan plate tectonics drive massive earthquakes
12/3/18
Margarete Jadamec has studied Alaska tectonics for more than 15 years.
UB genetics researcher: CRISPR news is a source of concern
11/27/18
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The unconfirmed story of genetically modified humans being developed in China is a source of concern for biologists and bioethicists around the world, a University at Buffalo genetics expert said.
For survivors of California wildfires, next danger could come from water, UB expert says
11/15/18
Rains could bring flash floods, landslides, and cause ash and toxins from household products to flow into local waters.

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