Demolition of MSFC facilities makes way for NASA’s next era

When two historic test stands were demolished last weekend, it was part of a larger reno project at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The project targeted inactive structures to help create “an interconnected campus ready for the next era of space exploration,” Marshall officials said. The Propulsion and Structural Test Facility and the Dynamic Test […]

Applications Open for 2026 Singing River Trail Launch Tank

The Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition will mark its fifth year in 2026. Launch Regional Partnership, in collaboration with Singing River Trail, is accepting applications for the 2026 Singing River Trail Launch Tank. Established in 2022, the Singing River Trail Launch Tank is a pitch-style competition for entrepreneurs in North Alabama. The event provides […]

UAH Professor Emil Jovanov Elected Fellow of National Academy of Inventors

Dr. Emil Jovanov, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the academy’s highest distinction for academic inventors. Election as an NAI Fellow recognizes inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or […]

Madison Joins Multi-City Lawsuit Over Online Sales Tax Distribution

The Madison City Council has voted to join a multi-city lawsuit challenging Alabama’s distribution of online sales tax revenue under the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, or SSUT. The council also approved a resolution supporting the City of Tuscaloosa’s legal efforts to change how online sales tax dollars are distributed so that more revenue remains in […]

Huntsville Nightlife Businesses Launch Unified Safety Initiative While Navigating Privacy Questions

Huntsville City Councilwoman Michelle Watkins joined local club and restaurant owners to announce a coordinated, business-led effort to improve safety across the city’s nightlife scene, following months of disturbances at some establishments.   Watkins acknowledged the business owners who participated in the initiative, highlighting their contributions to Huntsville’s economy and community. She said the announcement followed […]

UAH Researchers Use New X-ray Telescope to Probe Dark Matter Decay

Scientists search for “decaying” dark matter (DDM) because it offers unique signatures like specific X-ray or gamma-ray lines or neutrino signals not seen in normal matter, potentially revealing dark matter’s particle nature, mass and interactions, information that could illuminate the universe’s structure. DDM is a theoretical model where dark matter particles aren’t perfectly stable, but […]

UAH Professor Awarded $1.2M NSF Grant to Tackle “Forever Chemicals”

Dr. Yu Lei, a professor in the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support research on the removal and conversion of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are synthetic chemicals that are difficult to break down because of their […]

Eli Lilly Plans $6 Billion Investment, 450 Jobs in Huntsville

Eli Lilly plans to invest more than $6 billion in Huntsville with the development of a new manufacturing facility, according to the company. The facility will focus on domestic production of small molecule synthetic and peptide medicines, including oral GLP-1 treatments. Once built, the project is expected to create approximately 450 jobs, including positions for […]

Defense Technology Company Camigan Opens Huntsville Office at Redstone Gateway

Camigan, an innovative defense technology company, has officially opened its newest office at Redstone Gateway in Huntsville. Camigan CEO and founder Dr. Gary Butler shared the company’s vision for the future and its commitment to supporting national defense efforts in Huntsville. “We focus on the field of kill chain automation software that helps our air […]

HudsonAlpha and gener8tor kick off sixth AgTech Accelerator cohort with 10 startups

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with startup accelerator gener8tor, has launched its Fall 2025 AgTech Accelerator featuring 10 startup companies selected for the cohort. This 7-week pre-accelerator non-investment program will provide concierge support and connections for early-stage agricultural startups to advance their technologies, attract investment and grow their businesses. “This cohort of ten companies […]