Articles by Tony Allen

Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program Begins Dec. 26 in Southern Nevada
UNLV, community organizations lead partnership to offer 30 valley drop sites; nearly 18,000 trees recycled into mulch for public amenities in 2021.

Deep-Space Discovery: Oddball Gamma-Ray Burst Forces Revision of Theoretical Framework
A long-duration gamma-ray burst observed in late 2021 revealed signatures typically associated with short-duration bursts, forcing puzzled scientists to create a new model for the origin of this unique burst.

5 Simple Techniques to Keep Holiday Stress in Check
Wellness expert and medical school professor Anne Weisman shares tips from her mind-body training that anyone can use to de-stress and find balance during the holiday season.

Astronomers Unveil New – and Puzzling – Features of Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts
New study by international team of scientists reveals an evolving, magnetized environment and surprising source location for deep-space fast radio bursts – observations that defy current understanding.

Scientists Unveil New System for Naming Majority of the World’s Microorganisms
The SeqCode is a universal system, created through collaboration of hundreds of scientists, to formally register and name single-celled microorganisms known as prokaryotes.

Monkeypox Explained
UNLV infectious disease expert Brian Labus offers a primer on monkeypox — what it is, how it spreads, and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Low Pressure, High Stakes: UNLV Physicists Make Major Gains in Race for Room-Temperature Superconductivity
Newly published research builds on team’s landmark 2020 discovery of a room-temperature superconductor by replicating results with even greater efficiency.

New Report Provides Economic Roadmap for Nevada and Its Regions
UNLV Brookings Mountain West and Lincy Institute scholars review Silver State’s economic development efforts of the past decade and present agenda for the next five years.

UNLV Rebel Vets Lead 'Operation Battle Born' Ruck March to Honor Fallen Military Members
Student veterans and volunteers will carry military-style backpacks loaded with 7,000 dog tags 60 miles from Amargosa Valley to Las Vegas on May 28 and 29.