Topic: science and technology

artist conception of cosmic event
Research | April 16, 2019

Two dense, city-sized stars collided in a galaxy far, far away; the resulting X-rays give UNLV’s Bing Zhang and international team of astronomers a new way to spot when it happens and a rare glimpse into how neutron stars form.

Men and women pore over a supercomputer
Research | April 15, 2019

UNLV's Cherry Creek Supercomputer, Already a Research Powerhouse, Poised to Become a Revenue Source Too.

graphic with icons representing universal access, closed captioning, and hearing and vision impairment
Campus News | January 29, 2019

Just how usable are your handouts, videos, and Canvas course postings? New Office of Accessibility Resources helps ensure your digital communication can be understood by all.

dna strand made of veggies atop a dinner plate with silverware at sides
Business and Community | January 16, 2019

Food Genes and Me is a site and software that lets users figure out health risks and how to solve them within minutes.

petri dish and beakers containing liquids
Research | December 26, 2018

In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.