2015

December

Cold water thrown on Viking theory
12/6/15
The Buffalo News highlights research by Jason Briner that shows Greenland was chilly as ever when Eric the Red arrived.
When fear is a weapon: How terror attacks influence mental health
12/5/15
A story on IFL Science by Daniel Antonius looks at how terror attacks influence mental health.
When fear is a weapon: how terror attacks influence mental health
12/4/15
UB's Daniel Antonius looks at how terror attacks influence mental health in The Conversation.
Your weather tweets could make the streets (and highways) safer during bad weather
12/3/15
Yahoo News reports on a study by UB researchers that found Twitter can help when it comes to information on road conditions.
Could Twitter be as helpful as a snow plow?
12/3/15
The Washington Post writes on UB research that found Twitter can provide helpful data about the condition of roads and highways.
Afrofuturism and the power of black imagination
12/2/15
NBC News reports on the need for diversity in comic books and quotes UB's John Jennings.
An expert explains how social media can lead to the 'self-radicalization' of terrorists
12/7/15
Vice interviews Michael Stefanone about how online communication can lead to extreme attitudes quickly.
How many 'boots on the ground' would it take to defeat ISIS?
12/8/15
UB's Michelle Benson and Jacob Kathman weigh in on the prospect of sending U.S. troops to Syria for Vice.
Why your boss needs to be a jerk
12/8/15
UB's Emily Grijalva talks about narcissists and leadership on NPR's Marketplace.
UB prof takes STEM to city schools to expand future workforce
12/8/15
UB's Joseph Gardella is featured in the Buffalo News about how to make science more interesting and hands-on for students.
Letter: UB continues to invest in academic excellence
12/8/15
Provost Charles Zukoski wrote a letter to the editor in the Buffalo News that clarifies an incorrect story that said UB's investment in athletics comes at the expense of academics.
Can Republicans stop Trump from running for President?
12/8/15
The Republicans must do more than just criticize Trump, UB's James Campbell tells the International Business Times.
UB to study effect of exercise on victims of concussion
12/9/15
The Buffalo News reports on a trial by John Leddy that will test a new post-concussion regimen.
There's a crisis at Chipotle
12/11/15
Arun Lakshmanan weighs in on Chipotle's image crisis in The Washington Post.
Why many Americans don't trust police anymore
12/10/15
UB's Athena Mutua weighs in on Vox about why Americans don't trust police anymore.
Republicanism trumps religion when it comes to anti-Muslim sentiment
12/10/15
Jacob Neiheisel co-authored an article on FiveThirtyEight that looks at Republicanism, not religion, being the main source for anti-Muslim sentiment.
Court halts ruling against DraftKings, FanDuel in N.Y.
12/11/15
The New York Daily News reports on a court ruling halting the injunction that barred FanDuel and DraftKings from doing business in N.Y. and quotes Nellie Drew.
The drive: Your Tweets can improve travel information
12/13/15
Research by UB scientists that shows social media can improve travel information relayed to motorists appears in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Rethinking concussion treatment: Exercise better than total rest, researchers say
12/14/15
The Syracuse Post-Standard interviews John Leddy, who says low-level exercise may be better than total rest when it comes to treating concussions.
When it's noisy, even Justin Bieber wears earplugs
12/14/15
The Washington Post reports on the growing use of earplugs to protect ears from damage caused by loud noises and quotes UB's Richard Salvi.
Be kind, unwind: How helping others can help keep stress in check
12/18/15
A story on NPR about how helping others can keep stress in check quotes UB's Michael Poulin.
Study suggests link between gum disease, breast cancer risk
12/21/15
UB's Jo Freudenheim is quoted in U.S. News & World Report about a study that finds gum disease may increase breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women.
Chipotle E. coli cases rise, with 5 more ill in midwest
12/21/15
The New York Times quotes Arun Jain about the ongoing health issues that are damaging Chipotle's reputation.
'Politicized' sovereign funds earn lower returns, study says
12/23/15
The Wall Street Journal reports on research by Veljko Fotak that found stock purchases by highly politicized sovereign-wealth funds were associated with lower returns than private investments.
A former homicide investigator strives to help those still in law enforcement handle emotional toll
12/19/15
UB's John Violanti is quoted in the Los Angeles Times about the emotional toll of police work.
A tip for N.Y.: Freeze waitstaff wages
12/29/15
The New York Daily News reports a UB compensation expert says prices will be raised and workers reduced because of minimum wage hikes.
Can Oprah save Weight Watchers?
12/29/15
UB's Arun Jain is quoted in the New York Post about Oprah Winfrey's impact on Weight Watchers' brand.
Buffalo building boom creates demand for skilled workers
12/15/15
The Buffalo News notes the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is among teh large-scale projects underway in Buffalo.