News: Department of Physics and Astronomy
"Inquiry: The Art of Scientific Discovery" brings College of Sciences together with UNLV Galleries for an exhibit of images and objects related to UNLV research.
The key feature of these systems is a hot planet on a short orbit. Understanding these systems may help us better understand the process involved in making planets.
From experts in our astronomy department: Here's what you need to know about the rare celestial event that will take place May 9.
Super-Earths might have cleaned the inner regions of the solar system and then been swallowed by the sun.
A nearly native Las Vegan, Nemanja Novakovic had planned to leave Nevada when it came time for college. But that was before he discovered his academic dreams could be fulfilled at UNLV.
UNLV’s advanced energy research team is changing batteries from the inside out.
Planetary neighbors can help each other sustain life, according to new research from UNLV and Harvard scientists.
The physics professor on astronomy, heroic efforts, and how to board a plane.
Astronomy professor's book offers a history of cosmology and a primer on what's to come.
Physics professor George Rhee on changing his mind, debating the science, and the importance of public lectures.