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University expedition highlights long-term research on the Mekong River
International collaborations with the Global Water Center contribute to successful conservation efforts
Monster Fish exhibition opens at Discovery Museum
Associate Research Professor Zeb Hogan's work to find, study and protect freshwater megafish featured
Study finds high stress levels in agriculture producers, identifies paths to coping
University of Nevada, Reno leads study as part of Western Regional Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Project
Fulbright Award supports study of Canary Islands’ unique climate-ocean-vegetation dynamics
Professor Franco Biondi brings together datasets and expertise to study environmental changes
Biden appoints College of Science’s Scott Tyler to nuclear waste panel
Brings extensive experience in hydrological sciences to DOE’s review board
Big data modeling, forest fuels mapping aids in mitigating catastrophic wildfire risk
University of Nevada, Reno researchers team with CAL FIRE and California Air Resources Board
University taking part in Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill 10/20 at 10:20 a.m.
Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on
Secure email login comes to University of Nevada, Reno
Multifactor authentication begins Nov. 1 for faculty and staff to protect from cyberattacks
Former Alaskan defense sites: potential toxicant source as climate warms
College of Engineering researcher leads team to track chemicals through food web, mitigate impacts
Thwaites Glacier under threat from warming sea temperatures – College of Science scientists use fiber-optics to study ice-shelf melting
Chris Kratt travels to Antarctic to set up temperature sensing devices and retrieve data
Feared extinct, the ‘Mekong Ghost’ fish resurfaces
Adult giant salmon carp documented in the Mekong River for first time in 18 years
Store-bought milkweed plants can expose monarch caterpillars to harmful pesticides
Researchers found pesticide-contaminated plants in nurseries in 15 states
Digital Wolf Pack Initiative student wins Worldwide Student App Development Challenge
Provost's office leads collaboration with iPad initiative
Nevada First-Gen Network creates program for prospective college students
Incline Village middle schoolers to engage in STEM, leadership and art activities this summer
World’s largest freshwater fish found, released in the Cambodian Mekong River by Global Water Center team
International team now tracking the 661-pound giant freshwater stingray's movements to better understand, protect the species and key freshwater habitats
Off-season cattle grazing to help control fire danger from invasive cheatgrass
New University of Nevada, Reno study utilizes supplemental feeding to attract cattle to infested pastures
Recent expedition and monster fish rescue highlight Mekong River's global significance
Deep pools in Mekong River may be home to world's largest freshwater fish
Professor Steven Hayes receives 2022 NSHE Career Distinguished Researcher Award
Internationally renowned for development of ACT, evidenced based form of psychotherapy
Digital Wolf Pack Initiative expands, providing iPads to incoming freshmen and transfer students
Provost's office leads collaboration with Apple for iPads
Earth Day expedition to search unexplored deepest pools of Mekong River
International effort led by USAID Cooperative Project, Wonders of the Mekong, to launch April 22
Gloomy water supply outlook in Nevada prompts new collaborative effort
College of Science researcher leading one-year project to address urban and rural water issues
World’s largest, most endangered freshwater fishes released in Cambodian lake
Tagging and release of Mekong giant catfish, giant barb and river catfish highlight the immense value of biodiversity and ecosystems in the region
Southern Nevada water supply faces Colorado River restrictions
Creative strategies needed to address long-term shortages, say three University of Nevada, Reno professors
Counseling services collaborative to help youth and adults
University, The Redfield Foundation, Renown Health join forces to meet important community need
Cybersecurity Center receives $3.3 million NSF grant to boost Nevada workforce
Scholarship for Service program attracts students to public service sector
Anne Nolin talks climate change, wildfire and snowpack on CNN International
Protect Our Winters group featured in "Winter Sports are on Thin Ice"
U.S. News ranks three University of Nevada, Reno online graduate programs as top in the country
Nursing, executive MBA and education recognized as “2022 Best Online Programs”
University of Nevada, Reno receives grants from Nevada Humanities for 2022
Museum, history, indigenous peoples, documentary projects benefit community
Scientists find genetic link to individual differences in spatial memory in Mountain Chickadees
High elevation field lab yields mountains of research data
Snow cover critical for revegetation following forest fires
College of Science study finds climate change a factor in decrease of snowpack in the Western United States
ASUN Pack Provisions fundraising drive to help student success
University of Nevada, Reno seeks donations for student food insecurity as part of Giving Tuesday
First-Gen Network uses thriving Dean's Future Scholars Program as a model
College of Education & Human Development community outreach program supports local school district students
Research suggests some trees have potential for immortality
University of Nevada, Reno researcher teams with Italian collaborator in new paper
Wastewater survey tracks COVID-19 Delta variant in Truckee Meadows
University of Nevada, Reno, Sparks and Washoe County continue research, surveillance
Continent-wide decline of aspen driven by climate change
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science’s Hall Cushman leads study
How teachers adapt coursework to create resistant civics education
College of Education and Human Development's Cristina Lash case study details how national policy can affect teaching
Recyling CO2 and the chemistry of climate change
Christopher Barile's research aims to create a new renewable energy source by recycling carbon dioxide in the atmosphere into useful fuels.
Dramatic Nevada scenery featured in 2022 Nevada Geology photo calendar
Funds raised support University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
University taking part in Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill
Marching Band and Pep Band gearing up for Homecoming Game
Gifts needed for updating old uniforms and new equipment
Fire tornado prediction tools to be developed for public safety during extreme wildfires
Researchers at University of Nevada, Reno and DRI launch new citizen science project to gather ashfall data
DARPA international robotics challenge won by University of Nevada, Reno team
Walking and flying robots met challenge of navigating underground environments.
University of Nevada, Reno high energy density plasma group gets three grants
College of Science professors study fourth state of matter
Team to study frogs' ability to withstand disease and its application to humans and other living systems
NSF funds $12.5 million for institute to study resilience to infectious disease
Two Early Educator of the Year awards go to University of Nevada, Reno
Child care workers in College of Education & Human Development honored
Building a global community
International researcher and professor of biology Sudeep Chandra is named new director of the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies.
Thermal cameras installed by ALERTWildfire to help firefighters see through Caldor Fire smoke
University of Nevada, Reno and DigitalPath technicians deploy latest technology onto mountaintop camera platform
Biochemistry offers path to help reduce huge losses in potato industry
Dylan Kosma using biotechnology to identify solutions
New training, education urged for police interaction with students with disabilities
College of Education and Human Development researcher aims to build national program for students and officers
Algal blooms an emerging threat to clear lakes worldwide
University of Nevada, Reno part of comprehensive study
University of Nevada, Reno scientists and engineers collaborating on seismic survey for earthquakes
Unraveling the sub-surface geology of the Truckee Meadows using fiber-optics
Wildfire smoke alters lake ecosystems on regional scale
University of Nevada, Reno Global Water Center researchers studied impacts of six major 2018 wildfires
Sci-On! Film Festival brings science and science fiction short films to Reno
Festival offers in-person and online passes May 4-9 for films from around the world
Mercury levels in pet food cause for concern, fish-based foods main culprit
New study by University of Nevada, Reno scientists also shows inaccurate ingredient labeling
Mountain chickadees resist age-related cognitive declines
University of Nevada, Reno long-standing research yields new data
Wastewater testing finds SARS-CoV-2 in Truckee Meadows wastewater
University partners with cities, county for wastewater environmental surveillance during pandemic
Fewer butterflies seen across the warming, drying landscapes of the American West
University of Nevada, Reno leads collaborative study on insect declines
Titanium and ultraviolet light powerful combination against SARS-CoV-2 virus
University of Nevada, Reno team developing surface and air disinfectant technology
Macrosystems biology: science journal explores new knowledge in ecological frontier
University of Nevada, Reno conducts international rivers study based on new approaches in science
Climate change is a stressor of insect populations around the world
University of Nevada, Reno leads study on insect declines
Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips Nevada
Interdisciplinary approach from University of Nevada, Reno Extension keeps people informed and involved
Nevada researchers study cattle microRNA effects on meat quality, human health
Team combines agriculture and nutrition programs with bioinformatics and molecular medicine
Study in Thailand identifies benefits of community-based freshwater fish reserves
Results of research published in science journal Nature could help freshwater fisheries worldwide
Geology-themed 2021 calendar available from College of Science
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology compiles scenic photos, Nevada facts in annual calendar
Wildfire plume dynamics: Discover Science at Home series Nov. 19
College of Science public event moves online, high-intensity wildfires subject of third talk
Taissa Lytchenko receives international neuroscience society award
Graduate student recognized for Cognitive Brain Sciences outreach and education for community
New vaccine for cattle protects against fetal calf loss from EBA – anatomy of a vaccine development
28-year CABNR collaboration with U.C. Davis sets stage for USDA approval of conditional vaccine license
Tales from the Crypt: Discover Science at Home series Oct. 22
College of Science public event moves online, Museum of Natural History focus of second talk
Explore Nevada’s Hot Springs Mountains in virtual Earth Science Week field trip
University of Nevada, Reno’s Bureau of Mines and Geology event Sat., Oct. 17
COVID-19 rapid test has successful lab results, research moves to next stages
University of Nevada, Reno engineers and virologists team up for novel approach
Annual sheep sale held for new agricultural research and extension center
University of Nevada, Reno completes their first sale in Eureka County
Geothermal energy exploration to get boost from University research
College of Science awarded $10 million DOE grant to develop comprehensive ‘toolkit’ for industry
Discover Science at Home Speaker Series debuts Sept. 24
College of Science public series moves online, geothermal energy first topic
New agricultural research and Extension center begins operations
Eureka County ranch to expand offerings of University’s Experiment Station
University partners with cities to study COVID-19 virus prevalence in wastewater
College of Engineering leads wastewater environmental surveillance in the Truckee Meadows
Vessel equipped with ultraviolet light attacks invasive aquatic plants at Tahoe
Public-private partnership project shows favorable results
Global decline of migratory fish, Nevada fish migration affected by dams, development
College of Science’s Zeb Hogan co-author of comprehensive global report
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout thrive at Paiute’s Summit Lake in far northern Nevada
University collaborates with tribe to protect the longest self-sustaining population of trout
New laser-sensor tech developed for real-time monitoring of building earthquake damage
To help responders determine safety of building and inform earthquake recovery decisions
Plant tissue engineering improves drought and salinity tolerance
Research in College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources addresses future population growth and food shortages
LGBTQ+ teaching mentorships need growth in diversity in education
Study published on needs for support for future teachers identifying as LGBTQ+
Scientists develop numerical capability of laser-driven x-ray imaging
College of Science experiments validate numerical modeling method for variety of uses
Milkweed, only food source for monarch caterpillars, ubiquitously contaminated
Harmful pesticides found in Western Monarch breeding ground
Monte Cristo Earthquake fault still active with 6,500 aftershocks
University geoscience teams monitoring, finding, mapping damage and surface ruptures
University + manufacturing + volunteers make and donate hospital gowns
A community network coordinated by the Innevation Center Makerspace has made more than 750 gowns to help meet the regional need for PPE
Future teachers benefit from attending accredited program
In uncertain economy University of Nevada, Reno education students get a step ahead of competition
Obesity linked to sleep loss? Researchers identify how metabolism regulates sleep
Energy conservation may be a major function of sleep, according to new study
Want to advance museum science? Citizen scientists can help from home
College of Science biologist contributes to global effort
University makerspaces and 3D printers at work developing PPE
Researchers, faculty and staff respond to the call for resources and deploy makerspace resources to support our healthcare heroes
Carson City aftershocks continue after magnitude 4.5 earthquake
College of Science seismological lab tracks seismic activity in Silver State
Team CERBERUS finishes second round of urban robotics competition
DARPA Sub-T Challenge featured 10 international teams competing in abandoned nuclear power plant
Shedding new light on black hole behavior
Physics department assistant professor part of international team that tracked jets ejected from black hole
Department of Energy program director is keynote speaker at Cybersecurity Conference
Free registration closes Feb. 25 for the 2nd annual conference March 2
Urban robotics competition Feb. 18-27 set for College of Engineering's Team CERBERUS
DARPA Sub-T Challenge features 11 teams from around the world competing in abandoned nuclear power plant
Finding faults
How the burgeoning Walker Lane may split the American West
How active shooter incidents off campus lead to guns on campus
Data analysis finds several factors including recent mass shooter incidents impetus for bill introduction
Nevada Water Innovation Institute gains national recognition
Sustainable water management for economic growth and enriching the natural water environment
First-person video dataset aims to catch people looking (at everything)
Three universities collaborating to develop visual archive to be used for research, artificial intelligence development
Caterpillar loss in tropical forest linked to extreme rain, temperature events
Plant, caterpillar, parasitoid interaction studied for 22 years by biologists in College of Science
William Tate to present lecture on relationship of place, race and STEM education
Free public Discover Science Lecture Series to be held at Davidson Mathematics and Science Center
Ethnic matching in education topic of new book by College of Education Dean Easton-Brooks
Book receives award from the National Association for Multicultural Education
Drop, Cover and Hold On in the Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill
College of Science’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes
College of Engineering to test soil/building interaction in world-renowned earthquake engineering lab
New capabilities for the seismic analysis of nuclear facilities funded by the DOE
Public invited to annual Earth Science Week field trip
Participants will learn about the geology of the Truckee Meadows and Virginia City
Astrophysicist Gabriela González to speak about gravitational wave discovery
College of Science invites top scientists for free Discover Science Lecture Series public lectures
Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill Oct. 17
University of Nevada, Reno’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn and prepare for earthquakes
Team CERBERUS competes at DARPA robotic underground terrain competition
DARPA Subterranean Challenge features 11 teams from around the world
AlertWildfire Moutaintop Camera System
Cameras play crucial role in early detection
ALERTWildfire
A 21st century firespotting system
Nevada’s Team CERBERUS readies for robotic underground terrain competition
Nuclear materials packaging makes transportation, storage safe and secure
University of Nevada, Reno hosts international summer session for nuclear packaging certificate
Final AlertTahoe fire camera installation complete near Emerald Bay
Camera goes live on University of Nevada, Reno’s AlertWildfire website
Seismic Nevada: Sequence of 60 earthquakes in Sun Valley, Washoe Valley earthquake
College of Science leads effort to monitor, research, assess earthquake hazards
Amphibian extinction research takes next step to study how disease outbreaks subside
Biologist Jamie Voyles receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award to continue research
Machines being trained to enhance geothermal exploration in Nevada
College of Science geologists are successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy
Scientists reveal how an ultrashort-pulse laser heats metal to one million degrees in one trillionth of a second
College of Science physics professor Hiroshi Sawada leads high-energy-density plasma group
Nevada in hot water: Geothermal industry gets boost with discoveries of ‘blind’ systems
College of Science team successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy
Nevada Water Innovation Institute and Polish partners sign collaboration agreement
Sharing knowledge and expertise for water infrastructure needs and economic growth
Few remaining free-flowing rivers identified in global study
College of Science biologist Zeb Hogan on international team of scientists
Day at the Museum: May 4, 2019
Take an interactive walking tour of 10 University museums on and around campus
New mechanism found for waterfall formation
Earth history calculations could change
Forest management research to help fight effects of climate change
Forests and their ecosystems face increased threats to health as temperatures rise
Global amphibian mass extinctions caused by fungal disease
College of Science biology professor Jamie Voyles participated in international study
Wendy Calvin looks back at 15 years of working on Mars
College of Science geologist on the science team for the rover Opportunity
Natural selection and spatial memory link shown in mountain chickadee research
Long-term, extensive study in Sierra Nevada range yields behavior, memory and selection data
Teams selected for competition for robotic exploration of underground terrain
CERBERUS team looks forward to DARPA Subterranean Challenge STIX Tests
Scientists find causes of firenado in deadly Carr Fire
Climate, weather set the stage for uncontrollable inferno in Redding, California
Construction underway on massive new building for College of Engineering
Pennington Engineering Building features state-of-the-art research laboratories, teaching laboratories and collaborative spaces
Blane Harding receives Leading Light Award from national academic advising association
College of Science Director of Advising, Recruitment and Retention honored at annual national conference
Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill Thursday, Oct. 18
University of Nevada, Reno’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes
Pavement program selected to develop, deploy innovative asphalt technologies
Federal Highway Administration grants University of Nevada, Reno $3 million over five years for national project
Visit Nevada’s youngest volcano, geothermal power plant and other geologic wonders for Earth Science Week
College of Science's Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology to lead free public tour Saturday
Bridge shake test is part of earthquake engineering research for Caltrans
Mehdi Saiidi, civil engineering professor and leader of the project, is also an award-winning researcher in 2018.
Nevada Water Innovation Campus finds success in water preservation
NWIC, a collaborative effort between the College of Engineering and local agencies, creates water research programs to help Northern Nevada.
Robotic autonomy in strategic underground tasks explored in international effort
Team CERBERUS awarded prestigious multi-year DARPA Subterranean Challenge grant
Register now for Great Nevada ShakeOut public earthquake drill
Planetary Scientist Jim Bell will take you on a vacation through space
Discover Science Lecture Series brings solar system tour guide and astronomer to talk with community
Seismo Lab's AlertWildfire mountaintop camera network slated for Sonoma County
College of Science and UC San Diego team with regional agencies to help firefighting efforts
Funding for AlertTahoe fire camera network announced at Tahoe Summit
College of Science’s Graham Kent talks about successful mountaintop fire tracking system
Foundation professor spends career on eclectic, seemingly random collection of research
Glenn Miller studied roadside plant biofuel, cleaning up mining waste and protecting water sources
Mercury levels in pet food to be studied in new University project
Crowdfunding used to finance research
Exploring how to make virtual reality more accessible to women
VR sickness to be studied by University of Nevada, Reno team
Nat Geo WILD’s “Monster Fish with Zeb Hogan” season premieres June 1
Biology professor travels off the grid to the dangerous Salween River in Myanmar to start the new season
Cybersecurity Center works to protect Nevada industry, individuals from cyber threats
University uses interdisciplinary, holistic approach to finding solutions
Carbon nanotubes in food plants: searching for a needle in a haystack
College of Engineering research finds new reliable method for detection
Sierra mountaintop laboratory keeps track of some of the worst weather in the country
Sugar Bowl Resort, University partner to study regional weather, climate and water impacts for California and Nevada
Frog study helps scientists understand disease outbreak and progression
University of Nevada, Reno leads study that shows some amphibian species recover from infectious disease despite a persistently pathogenic fungus
Innovation award presented to AlertTahoe mountaintop fire camera team
College of Science leads efforts to bring internet to the wilderness for hazard monitoring
Manos Maragakis honored with award from Nevada construction industry
Engineering dean makes impact on campus, city, state and nation promoting research, education and workforce development
AlertWildfire mountaintop camera network tracked 240 western wildfires in 2017
College of Science leveraging technology for public safety
Active volcanoes lure College of Science geologist to remote Kamchatka
Philipp Ruprecht and team get treated to several eruptions in trek on northern peninsula
Nevada Seismological Lab reports swarm of 90 earthquakes in south Reno
University reports several magnitude 2 and lower quakes, no damage reported
Former President Carter visits world-renowned earthquake engineering lab
University of Nevada, Reno hosted Carter Center for tour of world’s largest University shake table lab
AlertTahoe fire camera network readies for robust fire season, adds cameras
Nevada Seismological Lab system helps firefighters respond to wildfires with mountaintop monitoring
Mercury concentrations low in Main Station Farm soil following winter flooding
University of Nevada, Reno’s agriculture programs serve Nevada
One-handed wheelchair, foldable drone, 80 other innovations to be showcased
Senior engineering students to present capstone projects to businesses, public, campus Friday, May 5
Controlling antimicrobial contamination of soil and water with bacteria
Environmental engineer Frank Yang wins awards with environmental contamination work
Mobile robot design course finds solutions to real world applications
College of Engineering stays at forefront of teaching with UAS minor degree program
Wonder of the Mekong: Billions of fish migrate across Cambodia each year
University of Nevada, Reno teams with international agencies to study fish migration in Tonle Sap River
Autonomous Robots Lab open house Friday
Lab tours, aerial robot exploration demo, Carnegie Mellon University robotics expert featured
Autonomous Robots Lab invites students, faculty to open house
College of Engineering building community of robotics
Nuclear materials packaging program awards certificate to first graduate
Mechanical engineering department home to new Department of Energy funded program
Mekong River biodiversity, ecosystem initiative launches in Cambodia
College of Science's Global Water Center team begins work to conserve one of world’s largest rivers
Symposium on UAS uses for search and rescue hosted by University of Nevada, Reno
Autonomous vehicles in search and rescue operations, emergency response topic of symposium
Hawthorne, Nev. hit by three magnitude 5.5 to 5.7 earthquakes
University of Nevada, Reno seismologists work with other agencies to monitor, respond to events
Coffee-ring phenomenon explained in new theory
College of Engineering’s Hassan Masoud leads group in new modeling approach for droplet evaporation
Seismically active Kathmandu region in store for larger earthquake
College of Science geophysics team identifies new dangers
Plants may be key to new medicines with chemical ecology program
College of Science researchers looking for solutions to world’s need for new medicines
Mars explorer Wendy Calvin continues work with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab
College of Science researcher studies planetary geology
Autonomous car finishes record-setting trip in Mexico
University of Nevada, Reno math professor, researcher successfully rides from Nogales to Mexico City
Geoff Blewitt receives top European science award in geodesy
College of Science professor studies wide range of topics based in earth science and physics
Hiding in plain sight: elusive dark matter may be detected with GPS
In Nature Physics journal, Derevianko proposes to detect macroscopic imperfections in space-time
Climate change effects on Antarctic ice shelf monitored 24/7 with fiber optics
McMurdo ice shelf and sea water interface temperatures recorded for first time by University of Nevada, Reno researcher
Tracking socio-environmental systems of mountain areas topic of international meeting
University of Nevada, Reno chosen for first-of-its-kind scientific gathering
Mountain ecosystems scientists to convene at University July 16-19
International workshop to discuss socio-ecologic issues of mountain environments
Earthquake engineering lab expansion reaches milestone
24,500-square-foot expansion to earthquake engineering lab holds "topping-out"
University scientists confirm Sierra Nevada Medieval megadroughts
Standing trees submerged in Fallen Leaf Lake, sediment cores and sonar scanning of ancient shorelines aid in research
New astronomy complex at Redfield Campus unveiled
Two high-power telescopes and public viewing area featured for outreach and education
Surveying the Damage
University helps produce data following Chilean event
Suarez develops new solar distillation pond methods
System to help terminus lakes ecosystems
Dolphins inspire nanotech work, earn researcher $400K
110-foot bridge destroyed in ‘quake’ at the University
One of three experiments using "shake tables" to test new innovative materials
Taking nature's temperature
Geological Sciences professor set to collect temperature data worldwide
