News: Department of Physics and Astronomy
News highlights featuring UNLV faculty and students who made local and national headlines.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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.
Physicist Elizabeth Donley tackles the challenge of precisely redefining the second.
A collection of news stories highlighting expert insights, new collaborations, and academic achievement.
Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making UNLV research highlights from the year.
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.
UNLV programs, faculty, and fellowships help propel student research and future careers in academia.
A roundup of students and faculty whose innovation and expertise made news headlines.
A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made headlines locally, regionally, and internationally.
A collection of news stories highlighting research wins, expert insights, and academic achievement.
A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.