Tag: September 2018
Engineering Marvels Become Old Workhorses
Most of Alabama’s locks and dams are past their 50-year design life. But they’re not as ancient as other U.S. waterways, so they aren’t in line for federal funding.
Is Irrigation Making Rain Clouds?
UAH researchers were busy over the summer helping track weather conditions in the corn fields of Nebraska to figure out if acres and acres of corn plants can change the weather.
Landmark Bridge and Highway Venture
Anxious to free the flow of Interstate 10 traffic now bottlenecked at the Wallace Tunnel, officials turn to a public-private partnership to fund a $2 billion bridge.
UAB Study: Cannabidiol Useful Against Epilepsy
The study showed use of CBD oil reduced adverse events and seizure severity, in addition to a reduction in overall seizure frequency.
Birmingham Scores NBA Game with BBVA Bank Shot
The city of Birmingham scored its first NBA preseason game in a dozen years with a big assist from a local corporate sponsor.
Talladega to Get $50M Transformation Upgrade
A $50 million redevelopment plan at Talladega Superspeedway dubbed “Transformation” is scheduled for completion by October 2019, just in time for the track’s fall NASCAR weekend.