Yes, A Box Encourages a Child’s Imagination, Research Confirms
Researchers conclude that children’s play spaces can benefit from the inclusion of generic objects with few details as tools to promote object substitution and creative play.
UA Joins UN Network for Sustainable Solutions
A University of Alabama College of Engineering research center has been invited to join a global initiative for the United Nations with a focus on sustainable development.
Three Students, Six Degrees, One Company
A trio of students formed Ortho Screws, a start-up company based on a sensor designed to alert patients and health providers if orthopedic screws are loosening.
Business Executives Express Confidence in Second Quarter Growth
Read details from UA’s CBER.
Mind Over (Drone) Matter
Moving a drone via your thoughts is possible through a combination of neuroscience and computer science, University of Alabama researchers show.
Formulating a Better Partnership for Water Quality
Water is one of the most important resources on the planet, and researchers at The University of Alabama are calculating ways to improve its quality and management.
Climate Change to Blame for Hurricane Maria’s Extreme Rainfall
Hurricane Maria dropped more rain on Puerto Rico than any storm to hit the island since 1956, a feat due mostly to the effects of human-caused climate warming, new research led by The University of Alabama finds.
When Messages Matter Most
Professors in the College of Communication and Information Sciences are investigating how to improve weather alerts and messaging for vulnerable populations.
UA Researchers Look to Extend Shelf Life of Nutritious Vegetables
While helping small farms in Alabama, researchers at The University of Alabama and the University of West Alabama aim to help microgreens, young and tender vegetables packed with flavor and nutrition, extend their freshness after harvesting, along the way improving its value as both a food and agricultural product.
UA to Celebrate Research, Creative Activity by UA Faculty
Members of The University of Alabama faculty will be honored for their research and creative contributions at the upcoming Faculty Research Day.