Science and Technology

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

From Earth to Mars: Transporting spin information at the speed of light
3/28/24
Scientists transfer electron spin to photons, a quantum tech advancement that could offer rapid communication over interplanetary distances.
To capture methane emissions, scientists create nanoshell catalysts
3/27/24
The catalysts can be used for dry reforming, an industrial process that turns greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.
UB distributes over 12,000 NSF eclipse glasses to local students
3/26/24
Eyewear protection, provided at no cost to schools, will allow thousands of kids to safely view April 8 event.
UB senior receives Gates Cambridge Scholarship
3/13/24
A native of Johnstown, New York, Sydney Swedick will receive a full scholarship to attend the University of Cambridge.
UB, partners awarded $2.8 million semiconductor research grant to improve nation’s power grid
3/11/24
The project, funded by the Department of Energy, aims to help prevent blackouts, make electricity delivery more efficient.
UB, partners work to make algae fuel more efficient, affordable
3/8/24
Team is employing polyculture farming, AI and other tools to detect pests before they infect algae.
UB elevates data and information fusion center to institute
3/8/24
The relaunch reflects UB researchers’ expertise in space defense, big data, automated decision making and cybersecurity.
Study: How fusion proteins hijack gene regulators to spur childhood cancer
3/6/24
UB physicists find that liquid droplets of disordered proteins engage with — and overtake — a key gene regulator.
UB engineering professor lands $1.5 million grant to create clean hydrogen
2/29/24
Haiqing Lin and his team of researchers were recently awarded $1.5 million for a two-year-long project that is scheduled to begin on April 1.
UB-led team awarded $750,000 NSF grant to study wildfire inequities
2/28/24
Project addresses emergency management disparities between wealthy, low-income groups.

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