science

Ammonium nitrate storage closely regulated in New York

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:10:00 +0000

The chemical responsible for the death of 14 people and injury of over 200 in West, Texas, is in wide use. Leaving many upstate New Yorkers wondering how ammonium nitrate is regulated in New York state.

New window coating allows sunlight but filters heat

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:41:17 +0000

It’s a creation expected to reduce the cost of heating and cooling for homes and businesses. It took five years for University at Buffalo Professor Sarbajit Banerjee and his students to invent a window film that repels heat from the sun.

Researchers conduct first major earthquake simulation in New York state

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:52:35 +0000

Researchers from the University at Buffalo conducted the state's first large-scale earthquake simulation on Tuesday to determine how prone unreinforced masonry walls are to quake damage.

Forget the groundhog, scientists predict an earlier start to spring

Marie Cusick — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:33:00 +0000

The groundhog predicted an early spring this year -- and he isn't the only one. Scientists now say that thanks to climate climate change, spring may arrive up to 17 days earlier in U.S. forests during the next century and that, could have an unexpected silver lining.

Optics & photonics Industry growing in upstate NY

Kate O'Connell — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:57:00 +0000

The industry around the scientific fields of optics and photonics has a strong presence in upstate New York. Monroe County alone is home to around 50 companies working in the field that is behind things like lasers, smart phones, and the Internet.

New charter school proposed for Utica

Kayla Binette — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:41:11 +0000

A charter school in Syracuse is hoping to expand to another part of central New York. The school believes it can provide another option for children and parents.

Reverend Michael Dowd on the Campbell Conversations

Grant Reeher — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:50:22 +0000

Evolution has been at the front lines of some of our most heated political and cultural conflicts. Speaking with Grant Reeher, Reverend Michael Dowd, the author of "Thank God for Evolution," has staked his claim on the proposition that evolution and science need to be married to our religion- and he's an evangelist about that idea.

Scientists uncover hidden history of polar bears

Daniel Robison — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:45:16 +0000

It all started with a fossil.

“We have this polar bear jawbone from the Svalbard archipelago in the North Atlantic,” says Charlotte Lindqvist, a professor at SUNY Buffalo and lead author of a landmark new study into the history of polar bears.

State awards $2.4 million for stem cell research center

Marie Cusick — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:11:00 +0000

Officials from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) cut the ribbon today on a brand new Stem Cell Research Center.

It's paid for through a $2.45 million grant from the New York State Stem Cell Science Program (NYSTEM) - a state agency dedicated to funding this kind of research.

NY makes moves to improve STEM education

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:59:31 +0000

President Barack Obama has proclaimed that STEM education is a national priority. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

New York state is looking at ways to improve the STEM education the state's children receive. This kind of education has become more important in recent years, because that's where the jobs are. However, recent statistics show U.S. achievement in these skills lags behind much of Europe and Asia.

Program Changes: Spring 2012

Fred Vigeant — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:29:20 +0000

All program changes take effect Monday, June 18, 2012.

Throughout the year we examine the WRVO Public Media program schedule. Using Arbitron data and other audience research we evaluate programs to assess their popularity and identify weaknesses that offer opportunities to refresh the schedule. Because the WRVO Public Media audience is continually evolving we have a responsibility to bring new programs into the mix to encourage listening among those new to public radio just as we continue to present long-time favorites.