The University at Albany has received a $1.3 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish an advanced wireless testbed, enabling researchers to develop next-generation technologies for wireless communications and sensing systems across a wide range of frequencies.
A new study used methane isotopologues to trace where recent emissions originate and how they are changing around the world. The study found that human activities, particularly fossil fuel emissions in regions like China and India, are contributing to higher global methane emissions.
Contrails still form under modern 'lean-burn' aircraft engines, defying scientists' hopes that reducing soot emissions would limit their formation and warming effect. Researchers combined real-world measurements with advanced modeling to understand contrail formation under modern engine conditions.
Researchers at the University at Albany and Rutgers University have developed an early-warning framework that can predict harmful social media interactions before they erupt. The model, called Comment Storm Severity (CSS), uses publicly available datasets from Reddit and Instagram to predict whether a thread will escalate into a toxic ...
Researchers at UAlbany are developing a new technique using Raman spectroscopy to ensure mRNA is properly encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles, improving the safety and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics. The technique allows for instantaneous analysis without damaging the sample, enabling optimization of formulations.
Biologists have discovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade drugs. The findings, published in Nature Communications, describe how mobile genetic elements transfer DNA sequences, including antimicrobial resistance genes, in Listeria monocytogenes.
A new study led by climatologists at the University at Albany found that extreme heatwaves in the Caribbean have increased significantly over the last five decades. The study reveals that heatwaves are lasting longer and occurring more often, especially in Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
A UAlbany researcher will study how PFAS 'forever chemicals' accumulate in plants, affecting their nutritional quality and safety. The study aims to understand the dynamics of PFAS in soil-plant systems and develop regulatory standards to protect public health.
Researchers suggest a novel approach to mitigate contrails' climate effect by shortening their lifespan. The method involves introducing tiny ice-nucleating particles into aircraft engine exhaust, creating fewer but larger ice crystals that fade quickly and trap less heat.
Mustafa Aksoy is leading a research team to develop machine-learning algorithms to detect and remove radio frequency interference from NOAA satellite measurements. The goal is to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and climate monitoring by mitigating the impact of RFI.
A new UAlbany study finds that Black, Hispanic, and Native American children are significantly more likely to struggle with reading compared to white and Asian peers. The analysis of a nationally representative sample shows these gaps emerge by kindergarten.
A UAlbany researcher is leading a $1.2 million NSF project to integrate climate records from stalagmites, corals, lake sediments, and tree rings to understand past changes in monsoon rainfall patterns. The study aims to improve decadal predictions and risk management for societies vulnerable to climate change.
A new small molecule drug, RAGE406R, has been developed to disrupt a key cellular pathway responsible for chronic inflammation and associated complications in patients with diabetes. The breakthrough could offer a new therapeutic option for stopping the harmful effects of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes at the source.
Researchers at UAlbany are exploring the use of stable water isotopes to improve weather and climate forecasts. By analyzing differences in isotope masses, scientists can track moisture movement and understand related processes.
A new study by the University at Albany's Center for Health Workforce Studies found that 52% of newly trained physicians plan to stay in New York, up from 45% in 2015. Retention is highest among residents with ties to the state and certain specialties like adult psychiatry and family medicine.
A new study published in Weather and Forecasting found that Hurricane Hunter flights can increase forecast accuracy by up to 24 percent. The researchers analyzed forecasts for all tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin from 2018 to 2022, comparing forecasts with and without NOAA G-IV data.
A new study from the University at Albany's Oral Health Workforce Research Center analyzed data on Federally Qualified Health Centers and found that capacity-building steps such as investing in skilled providers and improving infrastructure enable more people to access essential health services. The study identified three leading facto...
A team of physicists from UAlbany has proposed scientifically rigorous methods for documenting and analyzing UAP, building upon past research. They tested their approach in the field, reporting findings as part of a special edition of Progress in Aerospace Sciences, and successfully explained all but one potential anomaly.
Researchers at University at Albany found a near full recovery from metal pollution in Adirondack surface waters since the enactment of the Clean Air Act. The study analyzed sediment samples and found a greater than 90% reduction in metal contamination across four ponds.
A new study found that pregnant women who received preventive oral health care had a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders. The research highlights the importance of integrating oral health education and services into maternal healthcare, particularly in underserved populations.
University at Albany researchers have pioneered new methods for designing and assembling DNA nanostructures, enhancing their potential for real-world applications. They successfully assembled these structures without the need for extreme heat and controlled cooling, using unconventional buffer substances like nickel.
A new study led by Qian Cheng found that unusual atmospheric circulation accounted for 83% of a record-breaking cold event in eastern China. The warming effect of climate change reduced the event's severity by up to 22%.