NASA’s Perseverance rover snagged two new samples from the Martian surface on Dec. 2 and 6. But unlike the 15 rock cores collected to date, these newest samples came from a pile of wind-blown sand and dust similar to but smaller than a dune. Now contained in special metal collection tubes, one of these two samples will be considered for deposit on the Martian surface sometime this month as part of the Mars Sample Return campaign.

Everyone’s personal brand of fun is different. Some people like trying new restaurants, traveling, going to bars and clubs or playing outdoor sports. Others enjoy riding roller coasters, going to the movies, or playing video games. But having fun can be expensive – the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average American spends over $3,500 on entertainment per year.

With the 2022 election all wrapped up, Clark County is starting its search for a new top election official.

A plane crashes into one of the dormitory buildings on the UNLV campus on this night in December while a few hundred feet away thousands of fans are packed into the Thomas Mack Center for the National Finals Rodeo. This hypothetical situation is one of the simulations used in a master’s degree program at UNLV on emergency and crisis management, in which students are taught how to prepare for, respond to, mitigate and recover from natural and man-made disasters.

The holidays are here, and while that could mean festive feelings with family for some, it could also create stress or discomfort for others.

While for many Christmas is synonymous with magic and joy, others see the holiday season as a time of intense stress. Anne Weisman, wellness expert and professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, shares her tips for relaxing and finding balance during the festivities.

As Nevada continues to see an uptick in respiratory illnesses impacting children, the state announced on Monday that it will fast track some nursing licenses to assist with the influx of pediatric patients.

Social media is flooded with posts that claim to prove the Earth is flat. A recent example is a post that claims a photo of Chicago taken from Indiana demonstrates the Earth's flatness.

Data confirms that the gaming industry, including Las Vegas-based casino-hotels, has been resilient in the face of high inflation this year. But some economists believe soaring consumer prices are finally pinching the US gaming mecca.