Research

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Weather, Defense Professional to Lead UA Water Security Initiative

An experienced weather and intelligence professional in the military and intelligence communities will lead global water and security initiatives at The University of Alabama.

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The Last Frontier

Antarctica’s unique role helps UA research push boundaries of discovery.

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National Leader in Water Resources to Head Alabama Water Institute

Scott Rayder, an expert on building opportunities and funding for scientific organizations, was selected as the executive director of the Alabama Water Institute for The University of Alabama.

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UA Researchers Examine Stress of Pandemic on Decision-Making

Researchers at The University of Alabama were awarded a grant to see if the long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic may include poor decision-making by those who experienced increased stress levels.

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To Keep Peace, Police Need to Seek Public Support

Reform of law enforcement should emphasize community collaboration, legitimacy and keeping the peace through a reciprocal relationship between police and the public

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UA Assists in Detection of Crab Nebula Using Innovative Telescope

Researchers at The University of Alabama are part of an international team of scientists that used a new prototype telescope to detect energetic gamma rays from the Crab Nebula, opening doors for future discoveries.

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Predicting Plant Water Needs in a Warmer, Drier World

UA-involved study shows dry air drives overlooked changes in how plants drink and breathe.

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UA Kick-Starts Six Projects Related to COVID-19 and Future Pandemics

Six projects designed to deepen understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics and positively influence society will receive seed funding from The University of Alabama.

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Natural Records

UA Researchers use nature to discover how waterways behaved before recorded history

President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients Recognized

President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients Recognized

The University of Alabama is honoring faculty members for their research and creative contributions.