Storm Informers
A new documentary highlighting the role of broadcasters during disasters was recently released by a University of Alabama journalism professor.
Research
Mobley Honored for Research of LGBTQ College Students
A University of Alabama education professor continues to be recognized for his research on race and gender identities in higher education contexts.
UA Researchers Show Best Methods to Help Endangered Woodpecker
The best methods to help an endangered woodpecker in Alabama thrive are installation of artificial homes and controlled burning in forests, according to research from The University of Alabama.
Searching for More Answers
Jessica Bentley’s experience with celiac disease helped her discover research opportunities that led to a published paper.
Under The Ice
A one-of-a-kind radar developed and built by UA professors and students is helping scientists unveil ancient climate history and provide perspectives on improving climate models.
NIH to Fund UA Study of Student Aggression, Teacher Biases
The National Institutes of Health has awarded The University of Alabama a $2.4 million grant to create interventions to lower aggression in middle-school students and lessen disproportionalities in school discipline.
UA Researcher Assists in Global Study of Amphibians
Frogs who live through noticeably different seasons during the year have a higher diversity of microorganisms living on their skin than those who experience only mild changes, according to research assisted by a biologist at The University of Alabama.
UA Biologist Helps Map Strawberry’s Genes
Through sequencing the genome of the garden strawberry, a biologist at The University of Alabama helped map the evolutionary history of the popular treat and provide a blueprint for future molecular breeding efforts.
Researcher: Disparities Exist in News Coverage of Terror Attacks
Terror attacks carried out by Muslims receive on average 357 percent more media coverage than those committed by other groups, according to a University of Alabama researcher’s newly published study.
In UA Research, Tiny Worm Mimics Key Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers at The University of Alabama have shown a tiny worm can replicate genetic causes of Alzheimer’s disease, expanding the breadth of preclinical models for the disease.