Drone Resolution
UA researchers have shrunk complex radar technology to fit drones, allowing them to capture more, better data to help with water management.
Research
UA Research to Enhance Flood Resilience of Coastal Communities
Researchers at The University of Alabama Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research are working to develop advanced computational earth science and coastal models that help coastal communities prepare for flooding from tropical storms and hurricanes.
NIH Grant Supports UA Study of Acute Kidney Injury Treatment
Researchers at The University of Alabama will study a novel nanomedicine treatment for acute kidney injury, a common disease with no federally-approved medication.
Alabama Water Institute Names First Faculty Fellowship Recipients
The Alabama Water Institute selected three UA faculty members as the inaugural fellows in the AWI Faculty Fellowship Program.
Earliest Forest Fires Evidence of Ancient Tree Expansion
The Earth’s first forest fires appear to have occurred earlier than previously thought, pointing out a link between widespread wildfires and ancient tree evolution.
In Fly Model, Genetic Responses to Virus by Old Flies Prove Deadly
In a study at The University of Alabama, aging fruit flies died faster than younger flies from a viral infection because of different genetic responses, lowering the older flies’ tolerance to the infection.
President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients for 2021 Honored
Members of The University of Alabama faculty were honored for their research and creative contributions as part of Faculty Research Day.
In Decade Since Devastation, UA Resiliency Leads to Lasting Change
In the decade since the tornado on April 27, 2011, UA has become a leader in storm preparedness, opened avenues for research, and built deeper relationships with the community.
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Winners Honored
This year’s winners highlight the ingenuity and dedication of those who rigorously pursued research and creative avenues outside the classroom.
UA Contributes to Unprecedented Observations of Black Hole
Astrophysics researchers at The University of Alabama contributed to a global effort to give unparalleled insight into a black hole and the system it powers, and to improve tests of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.