Research
| July 28, 2014
Earth's Most Abundant Mineral Finally Has a Name
UNLV geoscientist pairs with California professor to nail down the chemical composition of the mineral and give it formal name.
Topic: Research
Research
| June 19, 2014
Taking Flight
UNLV research, a new FAA designation, and state economic development efforts offer clear skies for Nevada’s growing drone industry.
Research
| June 18, 2014
My Nevada 5: Ancient Animals
UNLV paleontologist Josh Bonde shares his favorite vertebrate discoveries in Nevada and where you can go see them today.
Research
| June 18, 2014
Annual Kids Count Report Outlines Health And Well-Being of Nevada Youth
UNLV business and economic research center issues Nevada KIDS COUNT Data Book measuring economic, education, and health status of children.
Research
| June 13, 2014
Researching Veterans Issues
Various studies at UNLV explore how female veterans respond to stress, how faculty view student veterans, and what challenges lesbian soldiers face.
Research
| June 9, 2014
Protecting Astronauts from Radiation
Professor’s research examines how much cosmic radiation is too much, and what damage it can cause.
Research
| June 9, 2014
UNLV Report Details Health of Nevada's Kindergarteners
Annual survey of entering Nevada kindergarteners reveals 30 percent are overweight or obese and nearly 13 percent do not have health insurance.
Research
| June 5, 2014
DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals
Metal Rebel places eighth in the world during the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals. Their goal: Build a robot capable of disaster relief work. View the slideshow.
Research
| June 4, 2014
A Tiny Discovery
UNLV paleontologists discover rare Precambrian fossils in remote region of Nevada.
Research
| May 28, 2014
On Writing Grandissimo
David G. Schwartz’s latest work offers a fascinating sketch of one of Las Vegas’ greatest characters, Jay Sarno, and a reminder of the importance of sharing stories.
Research
| May 27, 2014
Economic Outlook Conference June 17 to Focus on Condition of U.S. Economy, Southern Nevada
UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research biannual conference to address factors affecting economic growth.
Research
| May 16, 2014
Why is the Southwest One of the Most 'Climate-Challenged' Regions in the United States?
UNLV’s Tom Piechota, lead author of the 2014 National Climate Assessment Southwest Section, discusses the impacts of climate change on the region.