Natural Disasters

News about UB’s research and advocacy in extreme events and disaster response. (see all topics)

Even a hurricane, or two, can’t stop regrowth in parts of the coral forest
3/16/20
But other parts of these Caribbean ecosystems continue to decline, and one species cannot simply replace the other, says UB researcher.
Researchers, community partners seek to develop Lower Great Lakes research network on sustainability and resilience
8/23/19
Stakeholders from across the region met at a 3-day workshop in Buffalo this week.
Collective robotic construction: Will machines build future cities?
4/3/19
Inspired by animals and buoyed by advancements in computing and sensing, teams of autonomous robots could alleviate future housing needs.
How a 200-year-old precursor to the bicycle remains relevant for today’s architecture students
3/4/19
Junior architecture students developed their own laufmaschines in studio to research issues of personal transportation, climate resilience and structural techniques.
Federal fire protection grant disbursement system could be more balanced, study suggests
2/25/19
States such as Alabama, Ohio and Pennsylvania received more than their fair share in 2014, according to new model, while Florida, Texas and others were shortchanged.
In class focused on Cattaraugus Creek, UB students think outside the box about environmental problems
12/11/18
Students present ideas to the Army Corps of Engineers, Seneca Nation of Indians and other stakeholders.
Scientists aim to use crowdsourced data to improve flood predictions
10/8/18
With new NSF funding, researchers will work to integrate citizen science data into the National Water Model
How will climate change stress the power grid? Hint: Look at dew point temperatures
9/24/18
Study reveals new forecast model, which suggests some energy providers may be underestimating future electricity demands.
A look at how the changing climate is impacting New York State’s building stock
8/6/18
A three-year effort between UB researchers and NYSERDA has produced three reports that provide information and strategies for everyone from architects and engineers to state and federal policymakers.
Boom goes the PETN explosive… at UB’s Geohazards Field Station
7/27/18
UB runs blast tests to simulate violent phenomena that occur during volcanic eruptions, drawing scientists from all over the world.

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