Science and Technology news from UAB
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Using the Internet could decrease loneliness in seniors
UAB researchers: older adults could find that going online decreases loneliness.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
UAB develops a simple defense for complex smartphone malware
UAB researchers develop simple techniques to combat complex mobile device malware; hand gestures prevent phones from being secretly hijacked.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
CCTS Phase I Clinical Trials Unit makes joining studies easier for patients
New UAB clinical trials unit makes participation in studies less stressful for patients and provides early access to experimental treatments.
Monday, February 18, 2013
UAB Antarctica website, researchers launched this week
The expedition's website highlights the research, daily trials and musings of the 2013 UAB Antarctica team.
Monday, February 11, 2013
UAB unveils live penguin cam to aid climate change education and research
UAB teams with philanthropic cruise to facilitate first live Adelie penguin cam to help scientists and students around world see the impacts of climate change.
Friday, February 08, 2013
UAB Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship approved by trustees
UA System Board of Trustees has approved the development of an Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UAB, expanding the UAB Research Foundation presence.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
International team seeks to dispel obesity myths
Consequences of believing in obesity myths: poor policy, misguided public health advice and wasted health-care dollars.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
UAB’s space archaeologist makes innovative discoveries and headlines
Sarah Parcak is featured in the February issue of National Geographic.
Friday, January 04, 2013
UAB patent, researcher key to breakthrough named a top innovation of 2012
Honor for VIVO Biosciences from The Scientist magazine highlights UAB’s patent-to-market success.
Friday, December 07, 2012
UAB archaeologist featured on BBC program “Rome’s Lost Empire”
Sarah Parcak’s remote-sensing expertise uncovered lost sites, unlocked mysteries into the success of the Roman Empire.
