UA Researchers Study Watermelon’s Effect on Blood Vessels
University of Alabama researchers are recruiting for a 10-week study to see how watermelon affects blood vessel function.
Discovery
When ‘E’ Stands for Error
Modes of communication with clients and generational differences can impact the accuracy of audits, according to research done by a University of Alabama accounting professor.
UA Center Concludes West Alabama Tourism Project
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development has completed a two-phase project funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission to develop and expand tourism — particularly international tourism — in West Alabama.
UA Study: Days Leading Up to Thanksgiving Bring More Car Crashes
The three days just before Thanksgiving are some of the worst times of the year to be on the road, according to a recent study of traffic data by The University of Alabama Center for Advanced Public Safety.
Telescope quote
“It’s a chance to meet with other people who are interested in astronomy. With the instruments we have, such as our 16-inch telescope and a fully mechanized observatory dome, we are able to provide the public with a striking view of astronomical objects.”
Why People are Bad
“There are so many ways to be bad. I’m exploring why people are bad — do they think they’re doing the right thing because they don’t know the right thing or are they really trying to hurt people? I’m studying not only what they do, but why they do it.”
UA to Host Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition
Fifteen graduate students at The University of Alabama will compete for a chance to win scholarships and monetary awards in the final competition of this year’s Three Minute Thesis.
NASA, UA to Sign Space Act Agreement
Students at The University of Alabama will work with NASA to enhance understanding of propulsion systems for small satellites – CubeSats — that orbit the Earth, participating in a research project that will help further scientific discovery.
UA Professor Says Seeing Candy Causes Narrowed Focus
Halloween chocolate is everywhere: your office, home, prominent displays in grocery stores. Athough the adverse physical effects of indulging in chocolate are known before unwrapping the first of many pieces, the sight of Halloween candy also has psychological effects.
Milky Way
“This is our home, the galaxy we live in. We want to understand the galaxy, but it’s hard because we’re right in the middle of it.”