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Montgomery public students bring innovative ideas to pitch competition
Electric vehicles offer smoother ride around steep gasoline prices
National Carbon Capture Center in Alabama supports successful commercialization of CarbonBuilt low-carbon concrete technology
Alabama Power Foundation accepting applications for two new teacher grant programs
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital offering new gene therapy treatment for an inherited retinal disease
Auburn University researcher: Nanomaterials could make pesticide use more efficient, sustainable

Montgomery public students bring innovative ideas to pitch competition

Montgomery public students bring innovative ideas to pitch competition

Two teams took home some real cash to make their ideas reality.

May 16, 2022

Electric vehicles offer smoother ride around steep gasoline prices

Electric vehicles offer smoother ride around steep gasoline prices

EVs also cost less to maintain than gasoline-fueled cars.

May 12, 2022

National Carbon Capture Center in Alabama supports successful commercialization of CarbonBuilt low-carbon concrete technology

National Carbon Capture Center in Alabama supports successful commercialization of CarbonBuilt low-carbon concrete technology

Alabama-based Blair Block will produce low-carbon concrete blocks.

May 10, 2022

Alabama Power Foundation accepting applications for two new teacher grant programs

Alabama Power Foundation accepting applications for two new teacher grant programs

The grants will support public school teachers in lower-income communities.

May 9, 2022

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital offering new gene therapy treatment for an inherited retinal disease

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital offering new gene therapy treatment for an inherited retinal disease

Luxturna is FDA-approved for patients with the disease, a leading cause of genetic blindness.

May 8, 2022

Auburn University researcher: Nanomaterials could make pesticide use more efficient, sustainable

Auburn University researcher: Nanomaterials could make pesticide use more efficient, sustainable

The goal is better-targeted pesticides that increase crop yield and reduce environmental effects.

May 7, 2022

University of Alabama professor expands STEM school program in the Black Belt

University of Alabama professor expands STEM school program in the Black Belt

Robotics and software engineering are taught through innovative technology.

May 5, 2022

TechBirmingham will host seventh CyberNow Summit May 11-13

TechBirmingham will host seventh CyberNow Summit May 11-13

The conference is being held in person for the first time in two years.

May 4, 2022

UAB receives $100,000 grant to study cognitive effects of COVID-19 in older adults

UAB receives $100,000 grant to study cognitive effects of COVID-19 in older adults

The study will examine the cognitive effects of COVID-19 on older people.

May 3, 2022

Flexibility, determination helped Alabama Power adapt during the pandemic

Flexibility, determination helped Alabama Power adapt during the pandemic

The safety of the public, employees, is Alabama Power’s top priority.

May 2, 2022

BIO Alabama focusing on future of bioscience industry in state

BIO Alabama focusing on future of bioscience industry in state

The organization’s conference helped provide direction.

Apr 29, 2022

Smart Neighborhood initiative in Birmingham’s North Titusville community becomes reality

Smart Neighborhood initiative in Birmingham’s North Titusville community becomes reality

Launching today, the new neighborhood features homes that are more energy efficient and connected with smart technology.

Apr 28, 2022

Company licenses University of Alabama tech to improve concrete, reduce emissions

Company licenses University of Alabama tech to improve concrete, reduce emissions

The normal cement production process accounts for about 7% of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions.

Apr 23, 2022

UAB joins international drug trial in fight against ALS

UAB joins international drug trial in fight against ALS

Preliminary studies indicate the drug may help prolong survival by up to two years.

Apr 20, 2022

Mercedes-Benz unveils electric SUV to be built in Alabama

Mercedes-Benz unveils electric SUV to be built in Alabama

The EQS SUV seats up to seven passengers.

Apr 19, 2022

Future genomics building at UAB will bring ground-breaking research and world-class medical innovation

Future genomics building at UAB will bring ground-breaking research and world-class medical innovation

UAB facility will attract $100 million in additional research funding annually.

Apr 12, 2022

University of Alabama awarded $360 million to lead national water effort

University of Alabama awarded $360 million to lead national water effort

It’s the largest external award in UA’s history.

Apr 12, 2022

Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund grant a blessing for Warrior senior

Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund grant a blessing for Warrior senior

A Home Forward grant from the ABC Trust means more comfort and energy savings.

Apr 8, 2022