Transformers Toys Provide Key Character Lessons, UA Researcher Says
Parents looking for holiday gifts that instill character should check out the Transformer toys and DVDs, a University of Alabama researcher says.
Research
Using the Future to Understand the Past
From 3D imaging and printing to ground penetrating radar and photogrammetry, UA archaeologists and researchers recognize the importance of using these tools of the future to better understand the past.
UA Professor Helps Discover Theory in How Glaciers Influenced Land Formations
A University of Alabama geographer’s forecasting model has helped determine heavily glaciated areas in North America more than 25,000 years ago significantly affected temperatures and land formations in unglaciated areas more than 200 miles away.
UA ‘Innovation Day’ to Feature New Technologies, Guidance for Entrepreneurs
University of Alabama students will showcase a concussion detection system and cellular signal strengthening technology, and entrepreneurs will detail the ins and outs of starting and running a successful business during the third Office for Research and Economic Development Innovation Day to be held on campus Dec. 2.
UA-Affiliated Technology Aims to Improve Drinking Water
A method of cleaning drinking water with light is being tested and developed at The University of Alabama with the hope of creating a product available for homes and businesses.
A Warming Wonder Lab
Heat, itself, is helping researchers discover potential impacts of a warming world.
UA Astronomers’ Work Begins where Alice in Wonderland Meets Einstein
Research results from the “Cheshire Cat” group of galaxies show how manifestations of Einstein’s 100-year-old theory can lead to new discoveries today. The research was co-authored by University of Alabama astronomers.
UA Physicists Share in Breakthrough Prize for Neutrino Research
A team of University of Alabama physicists has received recognition for making key contributions to a landmark study of neutrinos that won the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics recently in California.
UA Offers Three Minute Thesis Competition
The University of Alabama Graduate School will host the third annual Three Minute Thesis competition, which challenges graduate students to demonstrate their research and presentation skills concisely for cash prizes and travel grants.
UA Honors College Students to Perform Service Projects in Marion
About 35 students and 10 student leaders from The University of Alabama’s Honors College will perform hands-on service projects in downtown Marion from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 14. Projects include painting and gardening as well as general maintenance. Once the students finish their work, the student leaders will lead discussion about the day’s events in small groups.