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Newswise: New Report Examines Barriers to Oral Health Services for New Yorkers
Released: 8-Nov-2024 3:00 PM EST
New Report Examines Barriers to Oral Health Services for New Yorkers
University at Albany, State University of New York

A new report, released by the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany’s College of Integrated Health Sciences, indicates that improving access to oral health services in New York State requires a broader understanding of oral health needs and the challenges that underserved populations face.

Newswise: UAlbany Atmospheric Scientist Partners to Study Factors Behind Contrail Formation
Released: 1-Nov-2024 10:15 AM EDT
UAlbany Atmospheric Scientist Partners to Study Factors Behind Contrail Formation
University at Albany, State University of New York

Fangqun Yu, a senior researcher at UAlbany’s Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, has released a new paper in Environmental Sciences & Technology that examines the contrail formation process, specifically exploring the role of non-volatile (soot) particles and volatile particles.

Released: 3-Oct-2024 1:45 PM EDT
Move Over, Heartfelt Chats — It’s the Gift That Counts
University at Albany, State University of New York

The next time you're looking to cheer up a friend or loved one, giving them a small gift — flowers, candy, a homemade treat — may lift their spirits faster and better than a supportive talk, according to a new study.

Newswise: Disaster Response Experts Available to Discuss Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Released: 30-Sep-2024 4:30 PM EDT
Disaster Response Experts Available to Discuss Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
University at Albany, State University of New York

University at Albany experts at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity are available to discuss the emergency response to Helene, along with ongoing recovery efforts.

Newswise: Researchers Use Virtual Reality to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults
Released: 30-Sep-2024 3:15 PM EDT
Researchers Use Virtual Reality to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults
University at Albany, State University of New York

DeeDee Bennett Gayle, an associate professor at the University at Albany, is leading new research focusing on using virtual reality to reduce disaster vulnerabilities for older individuals and others disproportionately affected.

Newswise: UAlbany Researchers Identify New Driver of Antimicrobial Resistance
Released: 20-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UAlbany Researchers Identify New Driver of Antimicrobial Resistance
University at Albany, State University of New York

UAlbany researchers have identified a genetic mechanism that allows antimicrobial resistance to spread among Klebsiella pneumoniae — the third leading cause of blood infections globally.

Newswise: Study Explores Associations Between Access to Urban Blue and Green Spaces and Early-Stage Heart Disease
Released: 20-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study Explores Associations Between Access to Urban Blue and Green Spaces and Early-Stage Heart Disease
University at Albany, State University of New York

Living among nature and in close proximity to rivers were linked with better heart health; however, study results also show that environmental and social factors associated with inner-city living can outweigh benefits of park proximity for residents living in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Newswise: UAlbany Analysis Finds Mobile Phone Distractions Adversely Affect Learning in Young Adults
Released: 17-Sep-2024 1:00 PM EDT
UAlbany Analysis Finds Mobile Phone Distractions Adversely Affect Learning in Young Adults
University at Albany, State University of New York

A new analysis by University at Albany researchers in the School of Education has found that young adults exposed to mobile technology distractions had worse learning outcomes in the classroom compared to those without distractions.

Newswise: UAlbany, Cornell Partner to Bring Advanced Weather Data to Farmers Across New York
Released: 4-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
UAlbany, Cornell Partner to Bring Advanced Weather Data to Farmers Across New York
University at Albany, State University of New York

A new partnership between the New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany and New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) at Cornell University is helping farmers and agricultural producers across the state optimize crop management.

Newswise: ‘Nowhere Near Done’ — UAlbany Physicists Hail Latest in Dark Matter Hunt
Released: 4-Sep-2024 10:30 AM EDT
‘Nowhere Near Done’ — UAlbany Physicists Hail Latest in Dark Matter Hunt
University at Albany, State University of New York

Physicists at the University at Albany hail the latest progress in the hunt for direct evidence of dark matter — believed to be a massive-but-so-far-invisible building block to the universe.

Newswise: The Shape of Molecules to Come: A Q&A on Designing DNA Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications
Released: 6-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
The Shape of Molecules to Come: A Q&A on Designing DNA Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications
University at Albany, State University of New York

By discovering new ways to manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular levels, advances in nanotechnology are paving the way for innovations in medicine, electronics, materials science and environmental remediation, among many other areas.

   
Newswise: UAlbany Study: Joint Effects of Thunderstorms and Power Outages Increase Respiratory-Related Emergency Department Visits
Released: 5-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT
UAlbany Study: Joint Effects of Thunderstorms and Power Outages Increase Respiratory-Related Emergency Department Visits
University at Albany, State University of New York

A new study led by UAlbany researchers is among the first to examine the joint effects of thunderstorms and power outages on respiratory-related emergency department visits in New York State.

Released: 30-Jul-2024 2:10 PM EDT
UAlbany Study Examines Impact of Exposure to Ultrafine Particles on Mortality in New York
University at Albany, State University of New York

A new study has found a link between long-term UFP exposure and increases in mortality in New York, especially among underserved populations.

   
Released: 2-Jul-2024 10:25 AM EDT
UAlbany, UConn Researchers Partner to Improve Grid Resilience Through $2.63 Million Investment from DOE
University at Albany, State University of New York

As extreme weather events become more frequent, the University at Albany and University of Connecticut are partnering to improve Northeast U.S. power grid resilience.

Released: 26-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
UAlbany Climatologist Awarded $2 Million to Study Climate Change in South America
University at Albany, State University of New York

UAlbany Professor Mathias Vuille is launching two research projects focused on past, present and future climate change in South America.



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