Research

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UA Leading Project to Give EV Batteries Second Life

With $4 million in federal support, UA is leading research to develop and demonstrate ways to use older EV batteries.

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Project Advancing Tools To Remotely Monitor Water Quality

Satellite observations and remote-sensing drones could save time and cost in monitoring reservoirs.

Game-changer: Project Compiles 200 Years of Conflict Data

Game-changer: Project Compiles 200 Years of Conflict Data

Research led by UA to describe and categorize over 30,000 international events is a gold mine for research.

UA Reaching Rural Areas to Improve Cardiovascular Health

UA Reaching Rural Areas to Improve Cardiovascular Health

With $6 million in support from the CDC, UA will implement programs to reduce strokes and heart attacks.

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UA Professors Get CAREER Boost

The CAREER Award is one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for top-performing young scientists.

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New Director to Oversee Water Research

Matthew Womble, an innovator in the water industry, hired to lead UA’s water-related projects.

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New Computing Center Expands Innovation Opportunities

Funded by a $96 million investment, the center boosts UA’s leadership in water security and AI research.

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UA Research Ranks No. 2 in Growth Among Peers

Spending on research and development activities at The University of Alabama more than doubled over five years.

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Poor Time Management Causes Poor Sleep for College Students

UA researcher finds that poor time management skills, particularly in organization, can lead to poor sleep quality.

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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.