A documentary produced by Assistant Professor Dr. Lorraine Ahearn will focus on a tight-knit Vietnamese fishing community that has grown up along the Alabama coast.Full story
Deep Learning Opens New Possibilities in Parkinson’s Treatment
Computer-assisted analysis focusing on brain waves could help physicians detect and manage cognitive impairment in the early stages of the disease.Full story
Vaping remains popular among those seeking to quit tobacco smoking and young people enticed by flavors from watermelon to crème brûlée. Dr. Natalie Gassman's research suggests dangers that are decidedly less sweet.
South Launches School of Marine and Environmental Sciences
Plans call for new undergraduate and graduate programs to complement the existing degrees that have been offered by the department of marine sciences.Full story
South Sophomore Solves Cold Cases Using DNA, Forensic Genealogy
Olivia McCarter brings focus and closure to unsolved cases, identifying victims and giving law enforcement a trail to suspects. Full story
Turning Air Into Drinking Water
USA engineering Professor Grant Glover is part of a groundbreaking research project to address global water scarcity. The result could open new water sources to everyone from overseas troops to residents of the world’s driest lands.Full story
Researcher Seeks to Determine Root Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Amy Nelson's drive to find a better treatment for Alzheimer's is personal. She has lost several family members to the disease, including her father.
