Expert Tip Sheets

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

What’s happening beneath Greenland?
9/21/16
A study that describes Earth’s activity under the Greenland Ice Sheet is a valuable contribution to climate science, UB's Beata Csatho says.
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8/23/16
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Will be tough to convict subject of ‘Serial’ podcast in retrial, says UB expert featured in the podcast
7/1/16
Stale evidence, unavailable witnesses and time make this difficult for the state, says UB's Charles Ewing.
After Orlando shooting, focus on ISIS and terrorism distracts from real issues, UB queer history expert says
6/14/16
The root of the problem is a domestic discourse of violence against queer people in this country, says Jonathan Katz.
Death of gorilla sparks much bigger questions around role of zoos, UB animal studies expert says
6/7/16
The public is enraged when a gorilla is killed at a zoo, but much less so when one is killed in the wild, says Irus Braverman.
Hogan case marks turning point in ‘newsworthiness’ debate, UB first amendment expert says
5/26/16
Media outlets will now think twice before publishing sensational or sexual content, Samantha Barbas says.
Facebook is not a neutral force, and neither are its algorithms, UB expert says
5/20/16
Though a different model, Facebook should be held to same standard as traditional media, says Mark Bartholomew.
FDA’s new tobacco rules may have an unintended effect, UB expert says
5/5/16
"I think the new regulations will pose problems for smaller businesses that make e-cigarettes. These companies likely will not have the resources to deliver all the information the FDA is asking for," says UB tobacco expert Gary Giovino.
Brady ‘all but done’ from a legal perspective, UB sports law expert says
4/25/16
Second Circuit's ruling reinforces Roger Goodell's authority to discipline players, Nellie Drew says.
Tubman is best possible replacement for Jackson, UB gender studies expert says
4/20/16
More than just Broadway musical makes Hamilton worthy of the $10 bill, says Kari Winter.

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