A recent study conducted by the University of Alabama CARE Research & Development Laboratory comparing the traffic patterns of the past two Thanksgiving holidays has shown that the basic problems remain alcohol, speed and weather conditions. The CRDL researches crash statistics for the state and found some interesting results related to holiday travel.
The University of Alabama College of Engineering is developing a new acoustic sensor to be tested in UA's new hemi-anechoic chamber. This new sensor could one day be used to help locate individuals trapped in collapsed buildings, such as after natural or man-made disasters.
The University's latest nano-related equipment acquisition is called a Local Electron Atom Probe, known as a LEAP. Acquired recently from Imago, the highly sophisticated instrument permits researchers to determine the position and type of atom in various materials and view the structure in 3-D.
Older women going through a relationship breakup may have health problems to go along with their broken hearts when they return to the dating scene. These singles are also finding a new place to meet partners--often hooking-up at the grocery section of their local supermarket.
Most of the newest computer hard drives that are market bound benefit from developments first sparked by earlier theoretical calculations. The breakthrough is being hailed as representing a new pattern in materials science, one by which theoretical research can play a leading role in discovering new materials with new capabilities.
A collaborative research program with QRxPharma, a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company, is directed at re-engineering existing drug therapies for new clinical applications including the treatment of dystonia, Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders.
Researchers in an ongoing U.S.-Cuban archaeological expedition are attempting to learn more about the native people Christopher Columbus encountered on his first voyage to the New World. They hope to find evidence of how the site's former residents were affected by the Spanish conquest of Cuba.
Today's college students are much more astute than their predecessors when it comes to food trends, variety and brands. That's why one university's food service, Bama Dining, is making sure its students have access to nutritional information, both in person and online.
One source of anxiety during a child's transition to middle school is the "scary stories" others share about what to expect at the new school, says an expert. These scary topics include bullying, unreasonable expectations, harsh discipline and drugs. But one fear stands out above all the rest: gym class.
Funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research will allow researchers to further study a promising lead in efforts to treat and prevent Parkinson's disease.
Astronomers at The University of Alabama and the Naval Research Laboratory have developed a new way to characterize galaxy features that is giving scientists additional insight into how galaxies formed and changed over time.
Researchers are offering clues as to why some people appear to have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease following exposure to a widely used chemical weed killer. The research pinpoints three genes within animal models which influence how susceptible they are to developing a Parkinson's disease-like movement disorder.
e-Citation operates on laptops in the patrol cars. The tickets are transmitted electronically directly to the Administrative Office of Courts in Montgomery, eliminating data entry of the tickets by the court clerks.
Two of the best known presidential hopefuls will drop out in 2007, sales of hybrid and diesel fueled cars will increase as American car manufacturers make a dramatic comeback, and senior citizens will join the IM generation, according to the 26th edition of "Educated Guesses," a series of annual predictions offered by University of Alabama faculty.
From tips on celebrating the holidays on a tight budget, to dealing with family functions, or how to help children handle that long wait for Santa, experts are available to discuss a host of holiday-related issues.
Intervention sessions, individually tailored to help people caring for family members with dementia, show promise in reducing rates of clinical depression. They can also ease the burden and improve the quality of life for the caregiver, according to a multi-site study in various regions of the country.
Carved across the surface of a 26-pound stone slab unearthed in Veracruz, Mexico is the oldest known writing ever discovered in the Americas.
Scientists today reveal a function of a human protein, and this new understanding could later prove key in preventing Parkinson's disease.
An invention enables any typical computer workstation, using a standard keyboard, to distinguish a computer user by the way they type their name.
The University of Alabama has announced a $500 million capital campaign that focuses on student scholarships, faculty support, campus facilities and priority needs. The "Our Students. Our Future." campaign has raised more than $299 million since 2002 and will conclude in June 2009.
The current debate over iPods causing hearing loss is just another indicator of how America's "noise-induced" society is causing more hearing problems at earlier ages, says University of Alabama audiologist Rebecca Brooks.
Six University of Alabama students have been named to this year's USA Today All-USA College Academic Team "“ the most of any school in the nation. The team includes First Team member, Cody Locke, who has the rare distinction of being named to the USA Today Academic Team for three consecutive years.
Magnetic films, about the size of a penny, are central to a discovery of how to conduct resistance-free electricity in a manner previously thought impossible. The research provides promising new leads for future electronics development.
The film "Brokeback Mountain" challenges the last haven of traditional American masculinity, and this is why many straight men are avoiding the film, says Dr. Richard Megraw, assistant professor of American studies at The University of Alabama and an expert on the American West in the 20th century.
English Professor Ralph Voss was a high school junior living just 100 miles from Garden City, Kan., when the murders detailed in "In Cold Blood" occurred. An expert on Truman Capote and "In Cold Blood," Voss says the movie "Capote" captures Capote, Kansas and the times well.
In 2006, Democrats' net gain of congressional seats will be less than many are speculating, hurricanes will be big newsmakers, and gas prices will hover around $2 a gallon, according to the 25th edition of "Educated Guesses," a series of annual predictions offered by University of Alabama faculty.
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