Dr. Ned Markosian, a professor in the philosophy department at Western Washington University, will discuss the topic of time travel in the first lecture in The University of Alabama’s 2013-2014 Philosophy Today Series.
A better understanding of the aerodynamic properties of butterfly wings may lead to improved human-made flight, according to research at The University of Alabama recently funded by the National Science Foundation.
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The University of Alabama Honors College and Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility will host a lecture by author Jeff Speck at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. Speck, an internationally known city planner and architectural designer, will be discussing the importance of walkability to a downtown community.
Moms and dads: Have you ever wondered how your children are learning science and social studies? If your child is a student at Crestmont Elementary School in Northport, you’ll have a hands-on opportunity Thursday, Oct. 24.
Mary Beth Tinker and student speech attorney Mike Hiestand will speak at The University of Alabama Ferguson Center Theater Nov. 5.
In recognition of National Primary Care week, The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences will provide free health screenings to the Tuscaloosa community Saturday, Nov. 2, at Midtown Village as part of the shopping center’s fall festival.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA researchers look to butterflies to improve flight – Exhibit marks 50th anniversary of surgeon general’s report on smoking – Sportswriter Christine Brennan to speak – UA experts offer practical tips on ways to save on your electrical bill, create imaginative Halloween costumes, deal with heartburn – Speakers to discuss news, cybersecurity, mental health issues in athletes
Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in your home; typically making up about 50 percent of your utility bill. The University of Alabama offers simple tips to help make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool — while also lowering your utility bills.
Timothy Neal, the assistant director of athletics for sports medicine at Syracuse, will present as part of the Distinguished Lecture in Sport Management series at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in 247 Bryant Hall on The University of Alabama campus.