Should builders view net zero energy as a standard instead of an aspiration? As populations age, will future homeowners rely more on voice-controlled devices to manage systems like heating, cooling, and lighting? Can modular, flexible design and construction provide answers to suburban neighborhoods that are facing growing densities? Will precast concrete emerge as the building material of choice for housing construction in a world increasingly threatened by the ravages of climate change?

The devastating Amtrak Cascades train 501 derailment Monday happened while the train was racing at about 80 miles per hour — far above the speed limit of 30 miles per hour, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday. The train cars lurched off the tracks, spilling onto and dangling above the interstate below. At least three people were killed and dozens more injured.

San Diego native Jacqueline Phan passed on opportunities to study in California so she could contribute to biochemistry research here in Las Vegas.

A toaster that butters your bread. A remote-controlled IED (bomb) detector that could save lives. A new app for meeting friends in person. A solution for a crowded I-15 on-ramp. A smart ballet shoe.

A toaster that butters your bread. A remote-controlled IED (bomb) detector that could save lives. A new app for meeting friends in person. A solution for a crowded I-15 on-ramp. A smart ballet shoe.

Flooding in August near The Linq Hotel made headlines and inspired four UNLV seniors to create a new infrastructure design for the area.

UNLV students are taking part in a challenge aiming to solve real-world problems. FOX5's Mike Doria explains.

A team of researchers from the University of Nevada Las Vegas have developed a device they hilarious call the “Tooth Cracker 5000” to extract 80 percent of the stem cells a pulp contains from a wisdom tooth.

If you’ve been following the World Series, you may have noted a special appearance during game four.

7-year-old Las Vegas local, Hailey Dawson, has captured the hearts of the nation. She was born with a birth defect that left her missing three fingers on her right hand.

Students from University of Nevada, Las Vegas traveled to Denver to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2017, where UNLV Team Las Vegas achieved a first-place ranking in the innovation part of the 10-event decathlon, awarded 98 points out of 100 points for that category.

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros will meet for Game 4 of the World Series. As with any Major League Baseball game, the competition will kick off with a ceremonial pitch. But this one will be especially awe-worthy, featuring a 7-year-old girl with a 3D-printed hand.