Science and Technology

News about the latest UB research in science, engineering and technology, and its impact on society. (see all topics)

Two restorative dentistry professors receive UB seed grants for AI-related projects
3/5/25
Awards meant to encourage generative AI in courses, curricular redesign.
UB professor Li named Cottrell Scholar for lightning-inspired green ammonia reactor
2/14/25
A $120,000 grant will support research on producing ammonia to feed the world without carbon footprint.
BioSCape, co-led by UB, shows how life on Earth can be measured from space
2/3/25
New studies show how 160 scientists mapped South Africa’s biodiversity using NASA aircraft and field work.
Bacteria found to eat forever chemicals — and even some of their toxic byproducts
1/23/25
A strain taken from contaminated soil breaks apart the strong carbon-fluorine bonds of PFAS.
UB researchers mix silicon with 2D materials for new semiconductor tech
1/23/25
The work, from researchers in the UB Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies, could lead to energy-efficient microelectronics.
UB Department of Geology is now the Department of Earth Sciences
1/22/25
Name change will better reflect department’s breadth of research, from glaciers to lava.
UB’s online nursing program again No. 1 in nation; engineering management reaches top 10
1/21/25
The U.S. News & World Report rankings spotlight the excellence of these innovative offerings.
Media advisory: Judging for national crystal-growing competition returns to UB
1/14/25
Scientists to examine over 170 crystals of all shapes and sizes grown by students and teachers across the country.
HWI officially joins University at Buffalo
1/7/25
The move strengthens the two organizations’ mission to advance medical science research and education in WNY and beyond.
These 11 genes may help us better understand forever chemicals’ effects on the brain
1/6/25
New study uncovers molecular clues about the neurotoxic effects of PFAS.

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