Technology and Innovation

Dynetics Builds First Real Ray Gun for the Army

Dynetics is partnering with Lockheed Martin to deliver a mobile laser weapon system that can defend the country against drone and ground attacks.

The First Voice-Initiated Application Process Just Came Online

The Golden Arches can be seen in communities throughout the world and are often run by independent franchises that provide jobs to almost 2...

Centauri Acquires Kord Technologies

Kord Technologies Inc., an integrated defense and aerospace firm in Huntsville, has been acquired by Centauri, a high-end engineering, intelligence, cybersecurity and advanced technology solutions company.

Anti-Cancer Compound Shows Promise in Pre-Clinical Studies

An anti-cancer compound developed at USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute in Mobile may help patients with pancreatic and breast cancer.

Houston County Schools Weigh Cybersecurity Contract

The Houston County School System began considering a cyberscurity contract proposal Monday, in response to a major malware attack in July that delayed school...

State’s Bioscience Sector Has New Leadership

For the first time in its history, Alabama’s lead bioscience organization — BIO Alabama — has hired an executive director to bolster and promote...

Turning Off Your Devices Might Be a Good Idea

"For sensitive conversations, it might be a good idea to put your phone away or turn it off," is the most telling tip the...

UAB Startup Takes on Aging at the Cellular Level

A new startup out of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is taking on aging. Yuva Biosciences hopes to tap into the $11 billion...

Acclinate Genetics Works to Fight Health Disparities

Huntsville research firm Acclinate Genetics is working to make sure minorities are represented in genetic research and clinical trials. A number of diseases, including both...

Tuskegee Researchers Find Promising Way of Capturing Carbon Dioxide

Scientists working at Tuskegee University have found a bio-based material that shows promise for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere — a more immediate solution to climate change than revamping land and forestry usage or geo-engineering.

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