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A Birmingham innovation center just went global, teaming up with London School of Economics to connect American and British entrepreneurs. Students from both countries will now build real companies together, starting this fall.
Engineers at the University of Birmingham asked artificial intelligence to design a wind turbine for cities, and the result could change how urban areas power themselves. The "Birmingham Blade" generates enough electricity annually to run an entire home while fitting into tight city spaces.
Seven all-electric homes in Birmingham proved critics wrong by using far less energy than predicted while putting minimal strain on the power grid. The year-long study shows heat pumps paired with smart design could ease fears about switching to electric heating.
When 38 planes were diverted on September 11, 2001, the Canadian town of Gander opened their hearts and homes to 7,000 stranded strangers. Now an award-winning musical about their kindness is bringing that story of humanity to Birmingham stages.
The Fairfield High School Tigers dominated from tip-off to final buzzer, defeating Ashville 65-42 to claim their third Alabama Class 4A basketball championship in five years. Coach Maurice Ford's defense-first philosophy led his team to another state crown at Birmingham's Legacy Arena.
British healthcare leaders are tackling AI bias head-on by inviting Black communities to help shape the medical technology of tomorrow. From Birmingham to London, new initiatives prove that inclusive AI isn't just possible—it's already happening.
High schoolers in Birmingham just completed their fourth tiny home, this time powered entirely by the sun. The wheelchair-accessible house will showcase sustainable living on UAB's campus, with three more student-built homes coming soon.
The daughter of a Ku Klux Klan member and the sister of a girl killed in Birmingham's 1963 church bombing have formed an unlikely friendship. Together, they're teaching schoolchildren about reconciliation and healing.
At 101 years old, Bill Greason stands as the last living connection to baseball's Negro League era. The former pitcher's remarkable journey spans World War II, breaking color barriers, and 50 years serving his Birmingham community as a pastor.
Black Sabbath guitarist and cancer survivor Tony Iommi donated his guitar to help build a new cancer treatment center, raising £53,000 in a December raffle. The funds will support Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital in creating a state-of-the-art facility with comfortable treatment spaces and quiet areas for patients and families.
Scientists discover autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through facial movements, like speaking different languages. This breakthrough suggests emotional misunderstandings go both ways, not just one-sided challenges.