The University of Alabama is making a major investment in data science and artificial intelligence education. UA President Peter Mohler on Tuesday announced the creation of the School of Data Science, scheduled to open in 2027. This is the first school specializing in data science in Alabama, according to Mohler.

A Nature analysis shows that the Trump administration has terminated more than 100 advisory committees to science agencies — and reduced the transparency and independence of those that remain.

A new global shark and ray census paired with a hands-on conservation course could turn everyday dives into powerful scientific data, at a time when nearly one-third of these species face extinction.