University at Buffalo
Coverage of University at Buffalo in the Nexus archive.
- What to look for in New York congressional primary elections
New York’s congressional primary elections feature key races in districts around NYC, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements influencing outcomes. The 7th District race includes Antonio Reynoso and Claire Valdez, while the 10th District pits incumbent Dan Goldman against an opponent. Redistricting and retiring representatives add complexity to the contests.
- A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
A biotech company called Colossal Biosciences has successfully hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell, a development that could potentially be used to bring back extinct species. The company's CEO, Ben Lamm, believes this technology could one day be used to genetically engineer birds to resemble the extinct South Island giant moa. However, independent scientists have expressed mixed reviews about the technology and its potential for de-extinction.
- Watching videos of burgers and cake could help dieters resist cravings, study suggests
A study by researchers from the University of Bristol and University at Buffalo suggests that dieters who watch videos of indulgent foods like burgers and chocolate cake may consume less of them afterward, as visual exposure can partially satisfy cravings through a phenomenon called cross-modal satiation.