Economic Outlook Improving Among State Business Leaders
Alabama business leaders expect the economy to chug along, but uncertainty about the national economy is keeping full-on optimism in check.
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Natural Hazard Vulnerability Shows Disproportionate Risk
Leaders in data-driven risk modeling, UA researchers developed a detailed assessment and map of vulnerability.
UA Research Aims to Improve Children’s Social-Emotional Skills
The effective prevention program teaches yoga, meditation and more to help children learn to self regulate.
An Image of the Milky Way Through a New Lens
UA researchers are part of an international group of scientists who used neutrinos to make an image of the Milky Way.
To Comfortably Pay Rent, Alabamians Need $59,000 Income
Alabamians must make about the median annual income for the state to avoid rent becoming a financial burden.
Historical Emission Info Key for Climate Agreement
Failure to consider historical emissions by countries lowers the chances of reaching an agreement on who pays for mitigation of climate change.
Entrepreneurship in Alabama at All-Time High
A new analysis of websites finds small business entrepreneurship in Alabama is healthy.
UA’s K-12 Robotics Competition Reboots
More than 200 K-12 students from across Alabama competed in this year’s robotics competition on campus.
UA-Led Electric Vehicle Project Wins Initial National Award
A proposal to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles will be developed further.
‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’
Recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. William Dressler discusses his career.