The Capstone of Higher Education: Solar

The Capstone of Higher Education: Solar

We enjoy bright sunny days at The University of Alabama. In fact, we’re conducting leading edge research that will harness solar energy to power everything from personal electronics to manufacturing plants. Innovative solutions like this often come from taking advantage of what’s all around you. Innovation is one reason why The University of Alabama is

‘The Bees, I Just Quite Like Them’

‘The Bees, I Just Quite Like Them’

Some people enjoy tracking spring’s first robin. Others … well … they get their buzz from focusing on smaller winged creatures.

Who Will Heal? Climate Change Disrupts Ancient Medical Tradition in Andes

Who Will Heal? Climate Change Disrupts Ancient Medical Tradition in Andes

Climate change is impacting Peruvian farmers and those who heal them. A UA researcher documents the story on film while trying to help sustain an ancient medical tradition.

Fire in the Mountain

Fire in the Mountain

A University of Alabama researcher analyzes material birthed by a devastatingly violent volcanic eruption in hopes an increased understanding leads to more accurate forecasting.

A Water Wizard

A Water Wizard

A University of Alabama researcher’s software tools, called wizards, can guide water managers in protecting this critical resource.

Helping the Wheels Go Round

Helping the Wheels Go Round

A group of University of Alabama business researchers teamed with a heavy duty truck and trailer supplier to solve a product distribution challenge and achieve cost-savings for the company.

Scrubbing  CO2: A Patented Alternative for Capturing Emissions

Scrubbing CO2: A Patented Alternative for Capturing Emissions

A University of Alabama engineering professor hopes efforts in his lab to find different chemicals from those now used to clean industrial emissions will lead to cheaper and more efficient carbon capture methods.

Securing Safety: Former CIA Officer Leads Cyber Research

Securing Safety: Former CIA Officer Leads Cyber Research

The University of Alabama’s newly launched Cyber Institute is pursuing an interdisciplinary approach to cyber technology and safety.

Fly Like This

Fly Like This

UA researchers look to butterfly wings for microdrone inspiration.

Memory Motivation: Relative’s Struggle Inspires Researcher

Memory Motivation: Relative’s Struggle Inspires Researcher

A nursing professor’s intervention program is designed to improve seniors’ memories for everyday events like taking medications and paying bills.