Articles by Tony Allen

Astronomers Reveal New Features of Galactic Black Holes
An international team of scientists reports in Nature the first detection of a quasi-periodic oscillation signal in the radio band from a Galactic black hole system.

Alzheimer’s Drug Development Pipeline: Promising Therapies, Pharma Investment Drive Momentum in Clinical Trials
Annual review of current Alzheimer’s clinical trials reveals trends in design, therapies, outcomes, and funding surrounding work to develop new treatments.

UNLV Young Rebels Program Streamlines Summer Experiences for Valley Youth
Centralized registration and customer service makes it easier than ever for parents to access university summer programs for area K-12 students.

Welcome, New Rebel Alumni! UNLV Celebrates Spring 2023 Commencement
More than 3,500 newly minted UNLV grads crossed the Thomas & Mack Center stage during Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies.

New Study Reveals Potential Link Between Two of Astronomy’s Most Mysterious Phenomena
International team of scientists reports a possible correlation between gravitational waves from neutron star mergers and fast radio bursts; results could improve understanding of how some deep-space bursts occur.

UNLV Study Sheds Light on Ancient Microbial Dark Matter
International team of scientists reveals first in-depth look at Omnitrophota, one of the world’s oldest and tiniest bacteria.

Research in Brief: How Highly Mobile Populations Can Skew Local COVID-19 Wastewater Trends
Researchers track and compare wastewater samples between the Las Vegas Strip and the local community to better estimate visitor impacts to local disease trends.

Takeaways from the 2023 UNLV State of the University Address
President Keith E. Whitfield emphasizes the ‘joy of learning’ as UNLV plans for future growth, modernizes learning strategies, and strengthens community and business connections.

UNLV Nursing Online Grad Programs Again Ranked Among Nation’s Best
Online master’s programs in nursing continue U.S. News & World Report rankings rise with two Top 10 placements; bachelor’s program in psychology also cracks Top 20.