Expert Tip Sheets

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

The psychology behind Powerball fever
1/12/16
1 in 292 million? So what. Even risk-averse humans are swept-up in Powerball, a UB psychologist says.
The miniscule odds of winning Powerball
1/8/16
You’re 25 times more likely to become president than to win the jackpot, a UB biostatistician says. But unbelievably rare things happen every day.
UB experts can discuss medical marijuana as dispensaries open in New York State
1/6/16
Medical benefits exist for medical marijuana, but rigorous testing is needed, UB experts say.
Trump supporters rally around him even more with each attack thrown his way, UB political scientist says
12/11/15
Criticism from the opposite party, or media, creates a backlash effect, says UB's Jacob Neiheisel.
Extremist groups have global audience at their fingertips due to social media, UB expert says
12/4/15
Online communication amplifies polarized attitudes, says UB's Michael Stefanone.
Another mass shooting, yet legislative change to gun laws unlikely, UB law expert says
12/3/15
Pro-gun organizations have too much control over Congress, says UB's Anthony O’Rourke.
VTech hack is the first major attack to gain access to minors’ accounts
12/1/15
More than 200,000 of the 5 million accounts stolen in a cyberattack on the digital toymaker VTech belonged to children, information that hackers could use to open credit card accounts, according to a UB expert in cyber deception.
Syrian refugees more likely fleeing terrorism, than actual terrorists themselves, UB expert says
11/19/15
The refugee screening process is already largely effective, says Hilary Weaver.
UB experts available to discuss the Paris terror attacks
11/17/15
Experts can discuss topics that range from refugees to the impact on the psyche.
Medical marijuana should be held to same standard as other drugs, UB pharmacist says
11/10/15
People are advocating for medical marijuana for less than pure reasons, says UB's Edward Bednarczyk. It needs to be studied.

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