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Mineral Monday: Helicoprion Fossil
4/23/2018
This week's specimen illustrates a unique feature of this ancient shark species.

Mackay School of Mines dedicates mine ventilation lab to Newmont Mining
4/20/2018
Recent donations from Newmont advances mining education at the University of Nevada, Reno

Sierra mountaintop laboratory keeps track of some of the worst weather in the country
4/16/2018
Sugar Bowl Resort, University partner to study regional weather, climate and water impacts for California and Nevada

Mineral Monday: Tektites
4/16/2018
Learn about the mysterious tektites for this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Lahontan cutthroat trout species thought to be extinct rediscovered in Utah Creek
4/13/2018
University’s Mary Peacock publishes research on recovering Nevada’s local monster fish

Mineral Monday: Mackay Silver
4/9/2018
The Mary Louise and John Mackay Silver Collection showcases about 58 ornately designed silver service pieces, and is one of the Keck Museum's more famous collections.

Mineral Monday: Wakabayashilite
4/2/2018
Wakabayashilite is one of the rarest minerals in the Keck Museum's collection.

Tour nine interactive museums at ‘Day at the Museum’ May 5
3/29/2018
Community welcome to attend family-fun event at the University of Nevada, Reno
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Biochemist and developer of groundbreaking anti-viral drugs to speak at the College of Science
3/29/2018
Mick Hitchcock will speak April 5 at 7 p.m. as part of the Discover Science Lecture Series

Mineral Monday: Wulfenite
3/26/2018
Learn about this yellow tabular mineral called wulfenite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Mick Hitchcock closes out Discover Science Lecture Series April 5
3/20/2018
Hitchcock is a University of Nevada, Reno trustee and bio-pharmaceutical researcher revolutionizing HIV treatment

Mineral Monday: Mastodon
3/19/2018
Learn about this prehistoric species of elephant on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
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