Emoji Reveal Whiteness as Driver of Technology
A study of broadening the skin tone of emoji to include diverse representation of race, ethnicity, gender and culture found emoji continue to center whiteness in their design and coding structures.
Research
Weather, Defense Professional to Lead UA Water Security Initiative
An experienced weather and intelligence professional in the military and intelligence communities will lead global water and security initiatives at The University of Alabama.
National Leader in Water Resources to Head Alabama Water Institute
Scott Rayder, an expert on building opportunities and funding for scientific organizations, was selected as the executive director of the Alabama Water Institute for The University of Alabama.
UA Researchers Examine Stress of Pandemic on Decision-Making
Researchers at The University of Alabama were awarded a grant to see if the long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic may include poor decision-making by those who experienced increased stress levels.
To Keep Peace, Police Need to Seek Public Support
Reform of law enforcement should emphasize community collaboration, legitimacy and keeping the peace through a reciprocal relationship between police and the public
UA Assists in Detection of Crab Nebula Using Innovative Telescope
Researchers at The University of Alabama are part of an international team of scientists that used a new prototype telescope to detect energetic gamma rays from the Crab Nebula, opening doors for future discoveries.
Predicting Plant Water Needs in a Warmer, Drier World
UA-involved study shows dry air drives overlooked changes in how plants drink and breathe.
UA Kick-Starts Six Projects Related to COVID-19 and Future Pandemics
Six projects designed to deepen understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics and positively influence society will receive seed funding from The University of Alabama.
Natural Records
UA Researchers use nature to discover how waterways behaved before recorded history