The answers may surprise you.
What happened to the quality of teaching during the pandemic?
Professor Robert Ives discusses findings from various research studies
What does it take to do well in math class?
Professor Lamberg provides math learning strategies to help students excel in math
Why has the water clarity of Lake Tahoe improved?
Director of the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies, Global Water Center and University Professor Sudeep Chandra provides vital insight about why Lake Tahoe’s clarity has improved
What is risk communication?
How can it be used to help people make informed decisions?
What makes water an important molecule for life?
Water is widely thought to be critical to life. But why is that the case?
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
Lake Tahoe drone video tips: How to get the shot
Chris Lanier, teaching professor of digital art at the University of Nevada, Reno, at Lake Tahoe, provides tips and tricks for filming with a drone ahead of his June 26 Summer Arts Workshop.
Can electric vehicles be hacked?
Professors and graduate students from the College of Engineering share basic techniques to protect electric vehicles from hacking
How can college students avoid getting sick?
Medical Director of the University’s Student Health Center Dr. Cheryl Hug-English discusses ways for students to stay healthy
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Is having extreme weather the new normal?
State Climatologist and Associate Professor of Geography Steph McAfee shares her professional opinion on extreme weather
How are deepfakes dangerous?
Assistant Professor of Global Media Paromita Pain discusses how to identify deepfakes
Is 100% fruit juice a healthy choice for my family? | ¿Es el jugo 100% de fruta una opción saludable para mi familia?
100% fruit juice is not equivalent to whole fruit. | El jugo 100% de fruta no es equivalente a la fruta entera.
Lactose intolerant? | ¿Sufre de intolerancia a la lactosa?
This may put you at higher risk for some health conditions. | Es posible que esto lo pone en un mayor riesgo de sufrir de algunas condiciones de salud.
What’s the difference between sugar and other sweeteners? | ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre el azúcar y otros endulzantes?
No matter what form of sugar you eat or drink, it’s still sugar. | No importa qué tipo de azúcar coma o beba, sigue siendo azúcar.
Have you seen these specialty kids’ milks? | ¿Ha visto las leches especiales para niños?
You don’t need to rush out and spend extra on a specialty milk for your child. | No necesita apresurarse y gastar más en una leche especial para su hijo(a).
Are drink tablets safe for my family? | ¿Son seguros para mi familia los comprimidos para bebidas (drink tablets)?
Some have ingredients that are unsafe for kids. | Algunos tienen ingredientes que no son seguros para los niños.
How many states of matter are there?
Physics professor shares his thoughts on a surprisingly difficult question
What is ChatGPT?
Assistant Professor of Information Systems Alan Yang explains the basics of ChatGPT
How do I know if I found a meteorite?
Geologist explains differences between meteorites and meteor-wrongs
Can my tree be saved?
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists respond to questions about weather-damaged trees and how to respond when limbs break or trees fall
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
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.
How do hot air balloons fly?
Atmospheric scientist Pat Arnott shares how hot air balloons ascend into the Reno skies
Guide to garter snakes
As flowers start to bloom and the weather warms, garter snakes begin to emerge from their hibernations.
How can I use spices to add color, flavor and health benefits to my meals?
Incorporate foods from around the world into your diet to tickle your taste buds and eat healthier
Health, is it equal for all?
Whole groups of people can face significant obstacles to maintaining good health, often because of specific genetic, social or economic factors
What is quantum computing?
Physics professor Timur Tscherbul explains some of the intricacies of quantum computing.
What is the current state of mental health in the United States?
Associate Professor of Counseling and Educational Psychology Kristina DePue looks mental health issues related to the pandemic and what we can do about them