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Custom Nanoparticle Unlocks the Anti-inflammatory Potential of Citrus

Researchers at UA developed a way to treat inflammatory conditions more effectively at lower doses.

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Quantum Bama

Two University of Alabama physicists are at the forefront of quantum machine learning with research that will help define this developing field.

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UA’s AMI Connects Research and Industry Through Materials Innovation

The Alabama Materials Institute has powerful new instruments capable of imaging materials at the atomic level and 3D printing metal and ceramic powders.

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UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition

The lunar robotics team, Alabama Astrobotics, earned several accolades at the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge.

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Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel

Interdisciplinary research at UA will help power the development of a more efficient, less toxic fuel for orbiting satellites.

SidelinER, a medical privacy tent for athletic events, was invented at UA

Igniting Innovation: 5 Inventions that Started at UA

See how UA works with faculty to protect their intellectual property and translate research to the real world.

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UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin

Findings could lead to man-made technologies to improve ship or aircraft designs.

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New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute

As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.

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Positioning UA for an AI Future

The University of Alabama is gathering facilities and expertise to lead the state in machine learning and AI.

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High Performance Computing and Data Center Construction Ready to Begin

The HPC will be a petascale computing system capable of performing quadrillions of calculations per second.