News: Department of Geoscience
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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Findings could have implications for our understanding of distant, water-rich planets.
A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.
UNLV researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.
A collection of news stories featuring research and accomplishment at UNLV.
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New mineral from Earth’s lower mantle surfaced as diamond inclusion; study led by UNLV geochemist Oliver Tschauner.
A collection of news stories featuring collaboration and reflection at UNLV.
A collection of news stories highlighting community and perseverance at UNLV.
UNLV climate scientist Matthew Lachniet explains what it means and how climate change plays a role.
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A collection of news stories highlighting research, health, and community at UNLV.
A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance and improvement at UNLV.
A collection of news stories highlighting celebration, health, and progress at UNLV.