The Burmese python’s ability to ramp up its metabolism and enlarge its organs to swallow and digest prey whole can be traced to unusually rapid evolution and specialized adaptations of its genes and the way they work, a team of international biologists, including one from The University of Alabama, said in a new research paper.
University of Alabama junior Jacquie McMahon was named the 2013 recipient of a $2,000 scholarship for public relations students.
Renewable energy sources such as wind-powered generators can be more reliable and efficient by better controlling the process of getting electricity onto the power grid, according to a United States patent based on research by Dr. Shuhui Li, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Alabama.
Water heating is the second largest energy expense in your home, and it typically accounts for about 20 percent of your utility bill. The University of Alabama’s Greg McKelvey offers several ways to help reduce your water costs. Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads. Draining a gallon of water from your water heater tank every six
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Alternative break applications and deposit fees, Dec. 3 TODAY Thanksgiving potluck dinner, 5:30 p.m., Sigma Delta Tau house Tide Talks, 7:30 p.m., Ferguson Center Theater THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Classes dismissed; UA open normal
The University of Alabama won the 2013 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive by collecting 299,398 pounds of food to top Auburn University’s collection of 169,702 pounds of food.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA study focuses on dangers of holiday driving – UA experts comment on helping your children build credit, dealing with stress during the holidays, whether supplements help patients with osteoporosis, impact of ACA rollout on mid-term elections
While it is important to establish a good credit rating early in life, there are other factors that need consideration first, such as your child’s maturity level. But when the time is right, there are several ways you can help your child build credit, and The University of Alabama’s Jan Brakefield offers a few suggestions on how to do just that.
A University of Alabama graduate student from the College of Engineering claimed the top prize in the University’s inaugural 3 Minute Thesis competition, while another engineering graduate student won the “People’s Choice” award Wednesday night.
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENT KENNEDY MEMORIAL SERVICE —The Mallet Assembly will sponsor a memorial song and moment of silence in memory of President John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his death. The service begins today at 12:30