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Amidst the rubble, Turkey’s earthquake scars reveal important information
Earthquake geologists on the GEER research team gain greater understanding of the impacts of the February earthquake
Nevada Drought Update for September 2023
This report brings to a close a three-and-a-half year stretch of having at least one Nevada county under drought watch
University faculty part of XPRIZE team that advances to finalist round in global competition
Team Waponi is one of six teams from around the world to advance to the finals
Nevada Drought Update for August 2023
Drought still remains in southern Nevada, but has disappeared in most of the state
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – July through September
Nevada State Climatologist Steph McAfee shares a report on Nevada’s climate over the past few months, and what to expect in the next quarter
Mackay student team takes second place in national competition
The competition is focused on carbon management
Nevada Drought Update for July 2023
Nevada reservoirs are in good condition across the state; Lake Mead's levels have been rising
What makes water an important molecule for life?
Water is widely thought to be critical to life. But why is that the case?
American Geophysical Union’s Hydrology Section Fellows discuss the future of science
The session took a deep dive into the responsibilities of scientists to diversify the field
How can people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community boost their resilience?
Those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community can use several techniques to boost their resilience in the face of discrimination
Nevada Drought Update for June 2023
The wet spring across much of Nevada alleviated drought and may provide a buffer against a rapid return to drought
Speaker discusses how to use renewable energy efficiently at Energy Solutions Forum
Renewable energy’s intermittent nature poses challenges to energy storage
Faces of the Pack: Jim Hammond
Jim Hammond is an alumnus who graduated with a degree in physics
Psychology professor’s illusion in top ten for Best Illusion Contest
Vote for the illusion Gideon Caplovitz created with his two daughters by May 27
World’s largest freshwater fish tracking provides Wonders of the Mekong researchers with more information about the mysterious species
The giant freshwater stingray faces numerous threats, data gives insight into conservation needs
Westfall Scholars graduate at the top of their class
The spring 2023 graduates include future urban planners, doctors, physicists and more
Freshman recognizes his grandfather’s contributions to the University
Tristan Morrice uses the Edward Morrice Mineral Processing Laboratory
Mackay Banquet celebrates excellence in Mackay community
The annual banquet was held on April 28
Using carbon dioxide to recover more critical minerals
Chu receives $3.3M DOE ARPA-E grant to study mineral processing of rare earth minerals
Remembering Dr. Ilya Zaliapin
Dr. Ilya Zaliapin, a professor of mathematics, passed away on May 2, 2023
Nevada Drought Update for May 2023
Only a small portion of the state is still in drought, and Lake Mead levels are forecasted to improve. Fire risk in northwestern Nevada is likely to be higher than normal by July.
University alumna and current administrator publishes Hirschsprung disease research
Director of Hispanic/Latinx Community Relations publishes research in developmental genetics
Sci-On! International Film Festival returns to the Planetarium May 1 - 6
The annual science and science fiction film festival to feature a visit from time travel expert
Explore science for free at Museum of Natural History, Keck Museum and Fleischmann Planetarium April 23-24
The museums are hosting guests as part of the Northern Nevada Science and Technology Festival
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook - April through June
Nevada State Climatologist Steph McAfee provides an outlook and report for climate and weather
Former Smithsonian Institution Under Secretary for Science closes out 12th season of Discover Science
Eva Pell will share what she learned while serving in the role and how she became a children’s book author
Nevada Drought Update for April 2023
Drought was alleviated across much of Nevada
Biology professor seeks to understand amphibian resilience
McMinn Research Professor Jamie Voyles works to bring diverse voices into pathogen science
Discussions on making solar energy efficient and accessible at Energy Solutions Forum
NREL Senior Research Fellow Joey Luther studies new types of semiconductors and their properties
Mackay School professor presents award to Senator Cortez Masto
Senator Cortez Masto received the AASG’s Pick and Gavel award
Researchers work to identify new diagnostic tools for schizophrenia
All-female team of psychology researchers studying how low-cost biomarkers can be used in diagnostics
Nevada Drought Update for March 2023
State Climatologist shares a quarterly update about Nevada’s ongoing drought
Energy Solutions Forum speaker works on processes to take carbon out of the air
Christopher Jones says we need to transition to renewable energy as well as implement direct air capture
For Interim Dean of the College of Science Katherine McCall, the people make the place
The interim dean has long worked to ensure everyone has access to STEM education
How many states of matter are there?
Physics professor shares his thoughts on a surprisingly difficult question
Making autonomous mining safer
Researchers developing software to simulate autonomous mining operations
Nobel laureate physicist visits University on March 2
Discover Science Lecture Series brings renowned physicist to campus
Using massive lasers to understand planetary physics
Clemons-Magee Endowed Professor in Physics Thomas White seeks to understand the internal workings of planets beyond Earth
BS-DMD student awarded scholarship for dental school
Caitleen Navarro’s standout experiences rewarded
Science Saves the World (and Santa's syrup recipe) in winning video for College of Science Video Competition
Lexi Timpone won first place for her science-themed video, three videos also recognized
How trees help a statistics professor understand rivers and earthquakes
McMinn Professor Ilya Zaliapin uses statistical methods for hierarchies to understand natural phenomena
Changes in lizards’ microbiomes attributed to drought
Recent study on Panamanian lizards generates more questions on role of the microbiome
Making their MARC: Jesus Diaz Sanchez
First MARC Nevada cohort includes chemistry major Jesus Diaz Sanchez
New ecological methods elucidate relationships between ants and their host plants
Kenyan ants and the trees they live with threatened by invasive ant species
Assistant professor wins prestigious Seismology Society of America award
Daniel Trugman joined the University in 2022
New Keck Museum Exhibit opens to the public
New exhibit explores climate through art, utilizes previously closed space
The link between memory and motor systems
Researchers attempt to better understand our mental landscape and actions we take to interact with it
How lithium-rich ores are made
Philipp Ruprecht aims to identify how and when lithium deposits are enriched
Mackay students shine at annual mining meeting
Three student posters won awards at the American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting
Nevada State Climatologist Steph McAfee provides some insight about our state of water
Nevada has been experiencing drought after drought
Why is the most recent fusion breakthrough so exciting?
Experts from the University community weigh in on what makes the fusion news out of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory so groundbreaking
Making their MARC: Kimberly Giannantonio
First cohort of MARC Nevada students includes chemistry student Kimberly Giannantonio
How can Reno become a greener city?
Reno faces challenges as a growing city in the era of climate change. Faculty in the College of Science are focused on solutions.
Pollinators endangered by pesticides interacting with nectar
Bees pollinating plants and consuming plant nectar impacted by neonicotinoids
NSF CAREER Award will sponsor lifelike materials development
Ying Yang plans to design polymers that mimic living cells
EntoGEM identifies the gaps in insect decline data
Postdoc Eliza Grames works to aggregate data for insect decline synthesis
Making their MARC: Jonathan Taasan
First MARC Nevada cohort includes biomedical engineering major Jonathan Taasan