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Chesapeake Bay Pollution Extends to Early 19th Century, UA Study Confirms

Chesapeake Bay Pollution Extends to Early 19th Century, UA Study Confirms

Humans began measurably and negatively impacting water quality in the Chesapeake Bay in the first half of the 19th century, according to a study of eastern oysters by researchers at The University of Alabama.

UA Graduate Students to Compete in ESPRMC Research Symposium

More than 100 graduate students from across campus will showcase their research and compete for travel awards in the annual Educational Studies Graduate Research Symposium on Thursday at The University of Alabama.

Antarctic Mountain Range Formed from Heat Below, UA Study Finds

Antarctic Mountain Range Formed from Heat Below, UA Study Finds

Work by geologists from The University of Alabama show that a layer of heated earth just below portions of Antarctica is pushing the Transantarctic Mountains up from the ground.

To Combat Coral-Eating Pest, UA Researcher Helps Find What They Smell

To Combat Coral-Eating Pest, UA Researcher Helps Find What They Smell

A University of Alabama researcher is part of a team that identified genes used to communicate by a starfish that preys upon coral reefs, a promising discovery that could lead to efforts to repel the aquatic pest from sensitive reefs.

UA Analysts: Record Confidence Continues among Business Leaders

Business confidence continues to increase in the state of Alabama, according to to a survey conducted by the Center for Business and Economic Research at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce.

Business, Engineering Majors Win $50,000 in Business Plan Competition

Business, Engineering Majors Win $50,000 in Business Plan Competition

Three undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are ready to take the next step in changing how life-saving medicines are stored and transported after winning the $50,000 grand prize at the Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Business Plan Competition recently at UA.

Don’t Shoot: UA Combines VR, Neuroscience in Police Training Research

Don’t Shoot: UA Combines VR, Neuroscience in Police Training Research

University of Alabama researchers are using a novel approach to learn how police officers react to “shoot, don’t shoot” situations: measuring brain waves during virtual reality police training.

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference  

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference  

More than 500 undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are highlighting their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference March 29-30.

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Ceremony to Celebrate Research by UA Faculty Rescheduled

Members of The University of Alabama faculty will be honored for their research contributions at the upcoming Faculty Research Day.

UA Researchers Project Metro-Area Growth, Rural Population Decline in Alabama

The Alabama population is expected to grow by nearly 500,000 by 2040, according to the newest projections from the Center for Business and Economic Research in UA’s Culverhouse College of Commerce.