University of Alabama professor finds more questions in space cloud known as Hanny’s Voorwerp
Birmingham News – Jan. 11
After waiting months for the Hubble telescope to get a closer look at the mysterious cloud of gas, University of Alabama professor Bill Keel said the results raise as many questions as they answered. Keel presented his research Monday at the annual meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Seattle…The data collected may also tie in with theories about what may happen to objects swirling around black holes right before they go in, Keel said.
Astronomy Now – Jan. 11
Space.com – Jan. 11
Business as Usual: Is there a way to gamble and save money, too?
Anniston Star – Jan. 10
…That does not, however, apply to the savings and loan industry. Those institutions have different regulations and the practice is not specifically forbidden, explained Stephen Black, the director of the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at the University of Alabama. The catch, however, is that the state must have enabling legislation in order to run such a program. Currently, only Michigan has all the ingredients for a prize-linked savings program…Black would like to do the same thing in Alabama. It won’t be easy, of course…But it is an interesting idea that makes plenty of sense. So much sense, it turns out, that Black — who is involved in a number of outreach programs from improving health care delivery to educating the public about tax preparation — is building a project that will use private funding to pay the lucky winner who participates…
Winter storm shuts down West Alabama
Tuscaloosa News – Jan. 10
…The University of Alabama is closed, although residence halls will remain open. UA’s Emergency Preparedness Group will re-evaluate weather conditions at 10 a.m. Monday, to determine when UA should re-open…
City wrangles overnight snowstorm
Tuscaloosa News – Jan. 11
…Schools and colleges in the region closed Monday, with most planning to reopen today, including the University of Alabama, Stillman College and the University of West Alabama. Shelton State Community College also closed Monday and plans to remain closed today.