Research

Underground Weather Reports

One of Alabama’s popular spots under the ground is helping University of Alabama scientists understand more about global warming on top of the ground.

State Housing Market Continues Mixed Message, According to UA’s Real Estate Research Center

The housing market in Alabama continues to send a mixed message, according to the Alabama Real Estate Research and Education Center (AREREC) at The University of Alabama.

UA McNair Scholars to Present Annual Research Conference

The fifth annual University of Alabama McNair Scholars Research Conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Alabama Museum of Natural History in Smith Hall on the UA campus.

UA Researcher to Create Family ‘Legacies’ to Help Deal with Illness

Few things leave people feeling as helpless and stressed as caring for a seriously ill family member.

UA’s Engineering College Unveils New Research Airplane

University of Alabama engineering researchers can now be seen high in the sky. After many years of analyzing air-quality on the ground, UA is the second university in the country operating a Sky Arrow airplane investigating global climate change causes and impacts.

Innovative Classes and Research Give UA Chemistry Professor Two Achievement Awards

A University of Alabama chemistry class will explore different bacteria, including ones that eat sulfur and rock, through funding supplied by a National Science Foundation Award. Dr. Kevin Redding, associate professor of chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently was awarded the NSF CAREER Award and the Robin Hill Award for his groundbreaking photosynthesis research.

UA Telescopes will Monitor Close Approach of Asteroid Toutatis

The asteroid Toutatis will make a close approach to the Earth this month. University of Alabama astronomers will be on the rooftop of Gallalee Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 to see if they can monitor its path, and the public is invited to join them.

Debates to be Crucial Given Closeness of Race, Says UA Presidential Debate Expert

An uninspiring speaker debating a man known for verbal fumbles may not sound like riveting television, but a University of Alabama professor who authored a book on the history and influence of presidential debates says the upcoming contests could have an uncommon impact on the election’s outcome.

Media Advisory — UA to Unveil new Research Airplane at News Conference

UA to Unveil new Research Airplane at News Conference

When the ‘Terrible Twos’ Don’t Go Away

A University of Alabama psychologist with international success in modifying aggressive behavior in children is working with dozens of elementary schools to further gauge his program’s effectiveness in reducing substance abuse risks.