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Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
"There have been notable cases recently where disaster planners have not taken into account the worst-case scenario and this eruption would certainly be one of those."
Michael Sheridan, UB Distinguished Professor in the Department of Geology and director of the department's Center for Geohazards, in an article in Newsweek that looks at the possibility of a catastrophic eruption by Mount Vesuvius and the local population's casual attitude toward the volcano.
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"Nobody talks funny here except for me because I'm German."
Wolfgang Wolck, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Linguistics, in an article in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on Western New York's unique "accent."
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"Talking to computers and them talking back is one of those science-fiction ideas that's been around a long time. 'Star Trek' is the ideal, but the reality is not even close."
Alex Halavais, assistant professor of communication, in an article in the Dallas Morning News on people's increasing ability to "talk" to computers on the telephone.
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"I would say that in general, these experiments with antioxidants in test tubes give variable results when they are later tested in animals or humans. Many antioxidants have been tested in humans and they have not been too effective. We've been very disappointed, so we have to be very careful. So, while this study is an interesting first start, the key now is clinical trials in humans."
Robert Genco, SUNY Distinguished Professor, vice provost and director of UB's Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (STOR), in an article distributed by Health Day news service that reports that research has found that red wine may ward off gum disease and appeared in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
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