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HudsonAlpha, gener8tor launch AgTech Accelerator’s fall cohort to drive agricultural innovation

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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in collaboration with global venture firm gener8tor, has announced the six agriculture technology startups selected for the Fall 2024 HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator. The accelerator program, based in Huntsville, kicked off earlier this month and will invest up to $100,000 in each startup. Focused on advancing agricultural innovation, the accelerator provides selected […]

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The complexities of retiring in 2024: Local financial expert weighs in on issues of the retirement economy

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The Retirement crisis deepens as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs and savings shortfalls As the U.S. faces a growing retirement crisis, millions of Americans are at risk of financial insecurity in their later years. The combination of inadequate savings, rising living costs, and the shift away from traditional pensions has left many unprepared […]

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Huntsville hosts first Alabama plasma physics conference, poised to become a leader in AI-driven plasma science

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Physicists from around the nation gathered in Huntsville for the first Annual International Alabama Plasma Physics Conference (AIAPC), which was held from October 28 to 30.  The conference — which attracted scientists, researchers, faculty, and students — is part of statewide efforts to make Alabama a hub for the plasma science and engineering (PSE) industry.  […]

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Historic Huntsville location keeps a ghostly secret

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Along with cooler weather and falling leaves, autumn brings thoughts of cozy hearths and spooky tales told by the fire.  Today, Huntsville is known for its role in space exploration and the many science and technology-based businesses that call it home.  You might think, therefore, that it has nothing to offer in the way of […]

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UAH researcher awarded $300,000 NSF grant to bolster security in intelligent cyber-physical systems

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Dr. Avimanyu Sahoo, an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has secured a $299,969 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study vulnerabilities in learning-based intelligent cyber-physical systems (CPS) and develop defense strategies. This research is part of a $600,000 collaboration with Dr. […]

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CFD Research expands Jackson County footprint with 19,000-square-foot expansion

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CFD Research started off the week on Monday with the opening of its newest expansion, an additional facility at its Joel B. Everett Engineering Test Center, in Hollywood, Ala.  The expansion, which started with a groundbreaking August of 2023, is made up of a 19,000-square-foot facility that will now house more than 28 additional offices, […]

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September real estate monthly report shows inventory gains across Alabama

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The Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR) has released its monthly economic report for the month of September, 2024.  The report showed that Alabama has a 4.6 months’ supply of housing inventory. This marks a year-over-year increase of 1.3 months’ supply, and is the highest level in more than five years.  According to the Huntsville Area […]

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Northrop Grumman secures $1.8B contract extension for U.S. Space Force missile detection satellites

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The U.S. Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $1.8 billion contract extension to begin production of two advanced early warning satellites, part of the military’s Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) program. These satellites are designed to detect missile threats, particularly those emerging from the Northern Hemisphere, where potential threats to the U.S. are most […]

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PDW secures contract to supply flagship technology to U.S. Army

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PDW has announced its selection to provide its flagship C100 Group 2 small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) in support of the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement for Company-Level sUAS. The C100 system will be deployed to Army units, enhancing fire and maneuver capabilities in near-peer and contested environments. The C100 sUAS meets the Army’s medium-range reconnaissance […]

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Von Braun Center unveils $2M Propst Arena upgrade

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The Von Braun Center (VBC) took center stage on Monday, October 21, 2024, as it revealed a series of new enhancements to the Propst Arena during the Huntsville Havoc’s annual Meet the Team event. More than 3,000 fans, including Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, were present to experience the unveiling, marking a significant moment for both […]

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