UB students in Benedikt Harrer’s "Physics of Music" course are blending science and art by measuring sound levels across campus, an engaging first-year seminar that uses real-world exploration to teach core physics concepts and inspire curiosity.
UB students had a rare hands-on experience with ancient moon rocks loaned by NASA, using microscopes to explore the vibrant minerals and deep history of Earth's celestial neighbor, and gaining new insights into the early solar system.
A new study by UB psychologist Hollen Reischer finds that late midlife can be a time of growth and self-transcendence, showing that how people narrate and interpret their life stories plays a key role in healthier, happier aging.
UB chemist Emanuela Gionfriddo and her team have developed a novel method to detect airborne “forever chemicals” as they evaporate—filling a major gap in PFAS monitoring and offering a sustainable, precise tool that could help shape future environmental regulations.
