Soaking Up Noise
Deafening noise during combustion can lead to jet engine failure. A University of Alabama engineering professor, working with the U.S. Navy, uses a sponge-like material to reduce engine noise at its source.
A Psychological Salve: Scientists Study Mind’s Ability to Manage Pain
Researchers are helping patients tap into the healing power of the mind to give hope to persons with pain.
‘$5 Man’ Hears the Hum of Economic Development
Around The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration, people often call Sam Addy the “Five-Dollar Man.”
When the Earth Shakes
Within The University of Alabama’s South Engineering Research Center, professors are leading international efforts aimed at improving building codes and retrofitting existing buildings to reduce earthquake risks.
‘This is Tomorrow’
A materials science camp is one of several initiatives where The University of Alabama reaches into K-12 classrooms through its direct interaction with elementary, middle and high-school teachers.
Fat Flies Reveal Obesity Clues
Some of the lowliest — not to mention lightest — of creatures are helping a University of Alabama scientist better understand the genetics behind weight gain.
Breaking Down Autism
A University of Alabama researcher finds a possible lipid metabolism disorder in children with autism.
Patrolling the ‘Hot Spots’
If you have been involved in a vehicle crash in Alabama and received a ticket, some folks at The University of Alabama want to thank you for making our highways safer.
Shelter from the Storm
A crisis-communication expert finds traveling to a disaster area can be a short trip, and engineers evaluate tornado-riddled structures in an effort to design safer homes.
Cooling Refrigeration Costs
Most people know about refrigerator magnets. How about magnetic refrigerators? A University of Alabama professor of physics says a magnetic refrigerator operating at room temperature would use a third as much electricity as a typical home refrigerator. But there’s reasons you won’t yet find one on aisle five.