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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An invention enables any typical computer workstation, using a standard keyboard, to distinguish a computer user by the way they type their name.
Scientists today reveal a function of a human protein, and this new understanding could later prove key in preventing Parkinson's disease.
Carved across the surface of a 26-pound stone slab unearthed in Veracruz, Mexico is the oldest known writing ever discovered in the Americas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Amy Lang's project explores energy conservation and boundary layer control in regard to a shark's surface. The project findings will allow researchers to explore natural solutions for the reduction of skin friction over solid surfaces, which could result in new innovations and applications concerning energy conservation.
A handful of colleges nationwide are establishing transition programs for students with an autism spectrum disorder. With the number of ASD diagnoses ballooning in recent years, there's a growing demand to help these students navigate college life "“ the near ultimate in social interaction challenges.
Discovery of two new components within a puzzling spiral galaxy confirm it must have a pair of arms winding in the opposite direction from most galaxies, according to results being presented today to the American Astronomical Society meeting in Austin, Texas.
Researchers have identified five genes within animal models displaying protective capabilities against a trait of Parkinson's disease. This is a possible step toward identifying both new targets for drug treatment development and genetic factors which make some people more susceptible to the disease.
A wind ensemble and chorus will travel from Tuscaloosa to Enterprise, Ala., for the debut of a musical composition called "Enterprise." The University of Alabama commissioned the work to memorialize eight students killed in a tornado at Enterprise High School on March 1, 2007. Dr. Ken Ozzello will lead the Alabama Wind Ensemble and University Singers.
At the beginning of June, Dr. Faythe Freese, associate professor of organ in The University of Alabama School of Music, will spend four nights recording a CD at L'Eglise de la Sainte-Trinité in Paris (Church of the Holy Trinity).
Capt. Alfred S. McLaren and the crew of the USS Queenfish took their submarine in 1970 beneath the perennial sea ice cover of the Arctic Ocean to explore and map the Siberian Continental Shelf for the only time in history, encountering extreme dangers and discoveries along the way.
The department of theatre and dance is excited to announce the 2008-2009 season to the public. Season subscription renewal forms were mailed to subscribers recently, giving them the first look at a season filled with dazzling dance concerts, "thoroughly modern" musicals, crazy comedies and much more.
Studies indicate a spray-on formula increases plants' tolerance of cold temperatures by several degrees.
Dr. Nancy Rhodes has been studying teenage drivers for almost five years "“ the road trips, joy rides and tragic accidents. She realized that an area for improvement was parent-teen communication. She says a promising part of preventing crashes is informing parents and the teens themselves about exactly why crashes happen.
"No Child Left Behind," the Bush administration's education package, will continue no matter who wins the November presidential election. Its focus, however, will likely shift to early intervention programs.
Teenage subcultures featured in the majority of American teenage movies and TV shows such as "Mean Girls", "The Hills", and "Gossip Girl" have led some to assume that all social aspects of middle and high school are negative. That's not the case, said Dr. Natalie Adams of the University of Alabama.
Bullies in the schoolyard now have a new place to wield their punches "“ cyberspace. "Cyberbullying," as it's now called, is like regular bullying except it's done online through sites like Facebook and MySpace and the use of cell phones, says Dr. Vivian Wright of the University of Alabama.
Tests implemented since No Child Left Behind's passage may have helped with accountability issues in education, but they have had little effect on improving learning in children.
The University Transportation Center for Alabama, headquartered at The University of Alabama, is conducting a pilot study to assess the impact of installation of lap/shoulder seat belts on a limited number of Alabama school buses.
A Dutch schoolteacher has discovered a unique astronomical object via the Galaxy Zoo project, which enables the public to take part in astronomy research online. A University of Alabama astronomer is the principal investigator on a Hubble Space Telescope approved project to take a closer look.
What college freshmen should bring to college is sometimes not what they actually bring to campus. This list includes practical suggestions as well as a few "tongue-in-cheek" ones.
Telehealth "“ the use of state-of-the-art telecommunications and computer technology to help health-care professionals "“ will be one of the key topics at a conference on the future of health care in the United States on Thursday, Sept. 4, and Friday, Sept. 5, at The University of Alabama.
Dr. David Lanoue, chair of the political science department in the UA College of Arts and Sciences, as well as other experts in the fields of polling, advertising and other areas of politics can help you and your audiences understand the 2008 presidential campaign.
Researchers will compare media coverage and public reaction to Palin with earlier reactions to Geraldine Ferraro, and they will assess the impact of Hillary Clinton in the 2008 campaign, as the first viable female presidential candidate.
One of the top 100 art collectors in the United States, Paul R. Jones of Atlanta, has donated his 1,700-piece art collection valued at $4.8 million to UA. The Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art includes one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of 20th century African American art in the world.
Whether they know her or not, UA senior Dana Lewis is changing the way people on campus eat lunch every day. A student living with Type 1 diabetes, Lewis has worked with campus food services to place nutrition labels in the dining halls and in kiosks outside dining areas to provide daily nutritional information. This semester, the award-winning student is teaching a class on "Living with Diabetes" to help others.
Twenty-four years and a gulf of ideology separates the first two women to share the nation's major party tickets. But the way the media talks about Sarah Palin and Geraldine Ferraro hasn't changed, according to ongoing research by members of "the Palin Watch" at The University of Alabama.
For many, the holiday season is about family and traditions. One of the traditions that carries from year to year might involve past disagreements and sensitive subjects. You can avoid the negativity this season with some helpful advice from Dr. Linda Enders, associate professor of human development and family studies at The University of Alabama.
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