University of Buffalo

SUNY program aims to boost entrepreneurship in region

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:33:58 +0000

The SUNY Research Foundation will give funds to several of its institutions to help foster entrepreneurship, including the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and Upstate Medical University.

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.

Installations up, but solar can't deliver a renewable future alone

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:04:48 +0000

In mid-2012, the NY-Sun initiative was launched to make solar power in the state more affordable. But much still needs to be done make solar technology truly competitive.

Some mental health experts worry about gun control proposals

Kate O'Connell — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:11:37 +0000

It was no surprise that Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address focused on the issue of gun control in New York. Following several tragedies in recent months, Cuomo put forward a list of proposed laws to tighten gun control. But one part of the proposal in particular may prove controversial.