Freshwater Land Trust Acquires 2,115 Acres in Alabama
The conservation easement near Blount Springs expands protected land in the Locust Fork watershed.
Live Poll
Should Jefferson County spend more to protect land and rivers from development?
Alabama Science News
Environmental
Groups Threaten Suit Over Birmingham Darter Protections
Three conservation groups say federal wildlife officials missed a legal deadline to decide whether the rare Alabama fish needs Endangered Species Act protection.
Life Sciences
Live Poll
Should state and local governments fund free genetic testing programs for residents?
Catalyst Ends Free Genetic Testing in Alabama
Southern Research's program reached more than 9,300 Alabama participants before enrollment closed on September 30.
Geography
Live Poll
Should state governments mandate specific terminology for public employees to use in official materials?
Alabama Law Required Gulf of Mexico Name Change
State legislation mandated that public entities rebrand the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
Space
Live Poll
Should the federal government prioritize funding university-led aerospace research to support national space objectives?
University of Alabama Bolstered Space Academy Bid
The University of Alabama System leveraged extensive aerospace research achievements to secure the future Space Academy.
Mathematics
Live Poll
Do you believe specialized enrichment programs provide meaningful support to local students?
Seven Alabama Students Named National Math Stars
The 2026 cohort includes seven Alabama students identified for their elite mathematical aptitude.
