Local company aims to revolutionize academic peer review using Artificial Intelligence

In the frantically-paced world of academia, where the number of published research papers vastly exceeds the pool of available peer reviewers, a new solution is currently brewing with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI)  SymbyAI aims to streamline and enhance the peer review process, benefiting researchers, journal editors, and institutions alike. Michael House, a seasoned […]

HudsonAlpha scientists awarded 5-year, $2.9 million NIH research grant

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is advancing research to create peanuts resistant to aflatoxins, harmful toxins that threaten crops. Faculty Investigator Josh Clevenger, PhD, leads the project in collaboration with Peggy Ozias-Akins, PhD, from the University of Georgia, with support from Mars Wrigley. Aflatoxins, produced by Aspergillus fungi in hot, humid environments, pose serious health risks […]

How Artificial Intelligence is being positively implemented in Huntsville’s economy

There are smart people working on AI right now in Huntsville. That’s the important fact you need to know right now. Part of what we need to do right now is recognize these efforts, share with others, and encourage colleagues and collaboration. It’s only from this kind of effort that we can continue to draw […]

SMD Symposium 2024: Your guide to the latest in the Space and Missile Defense industry

The Space and Missile Defense Symposium returns to the Von Braun Center this August 6th through 8th. Now in its 27th year, the three-day symposium brings together government and industry leaders in Space and Missile Defense (SMD), with over 6,000 people from the United States and allied countries expected to attend. The symposium offers defense […]

Alabama’s plasma science initiative yields promising results, eyes major future funding

A decade-long federal investment of $40 million in plasma science and engineering (PSE) efforts in Alabama, managed by The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), is showing promising results. This initiative, supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), aims to position Alabama as a leader in the […]

UAH doctoral candidate leads study on leveraging AI and social media for disaster relief communication

In a groundbreaking study published in the International Journal of Production Research, a team led by Vishwa Vijay Kumar, a doctoral candidate at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), explores how social media platforms can be integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance communication between disaster victims and aid providers. Kumar, pursuing his PhD […]

Huntsville Ranks #1 in AL for new grads looking for a tech job, #6 of top cities nationwide

As “Gen Z” (those born from 1997 – 2012) is set to overtake the Baby Boomers as the second largest generation in today’s workforce, the demand for careers in tech will continue to rise.  Once they’ve graduated, where should they go?  That’s the question BizInsure wanted to answer when they created the “Gen Z IRL […]

Huntsville’s Concerts in the Park series kicks off with INTUITIVE’s 25th anniversary celebration

Cover Image: Provided by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Concerts in the Park, a 10-week summer series held in Big Spring Park, officially kicks off tonight.  Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville’s Parks and Recreation Department join forces  each year to make these events free to the community.  This year’s opening night […]

How can Huntsville become an AI City?

“AI Talks” is a series from the Huntsville Business Journal on Artificial Intelligence and its applicability to the world of business. Each month, HBJ plans on bringing you interesting topics led by our contributing expert writer, Carl Holden. This has also introduced another “writer” to our journal: Artificial Intelligence itself. Using Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), […]

A look into the conflicting reality of the U.S. gig platform economy

While gig work is certainly not new, the expansion of gig platforms, such as DoorDash and Uber, has been staggering in the past five years. It’s no longer just rideshares or food delivery, though, as gig work now also includes assembling furniture, pet sitting, helping with residential moving, grocery shopping, and so much more. In […]