U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby to Speak at UA Water Policy Summit
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby will speak at The University of Alabama’s 2016 Water Policy Summit Friday, April 8 at 8 a.m.
Environment & Nature
UA’s Museum Expedition to Investigate Gulf State Park
The University of Alabama’s 38th annual Museum Expedition is heading to the Gulf Coast this summer in an effort to help archaeologists investigate the prehistoric occupation of the Gulf State Park area.
UA Students Ready to Make Muscle Car Greener in National Contest
After nearly 18 months preparing, The University of Alabama EcoCAR 3 team is ready to turn a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro into an advanced, significantly more energy-efficient vehicle that should maintain the speed and performance of the muscle car.
A Warming Wonder Lab
Heat, itself, is helping researchers discover potential impacts of a warming world.
Calling All Birds
By recording months of bird calls, University of Alabama researchers are creating a baseline to later measure changing bird populations.
Gardening While You Learn
Can’t get your child to eat his or her fruits or vegetables? University of Alabama research indicates gardening could change that.
The Capstone of Higher Education: Solar
We enjoy bright sunny days at The University of Alabama. In fact, we’re conducting leading edge research that will harness solar energy to power everything from personal electronics to manufacturing plants. Innovative solutions like this often come from taking advantage of what’s all around you. Innovation is one reason why The University of Alabama is
‘The Bees, I Just Quite Like Them’
Some people enjoy tracking spring’s first robin. Others … well … they get their buzz from focusing on smaller winged creatures.
Who Will Heal? Climate Change Disrupts Ancient Medical Tradition in Andes
Climate change is impacting Peruvian farmers and those who heal them. A UA researcher documents the story on film while trying to help sustain an ancient medical tradition.
A Water Wizard
A University of Alabama researcher’s software tools, called wizards, can guide water managers in protecting this critical resource.