The solar home that netted UNLV second place in the international U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon will be on display starting Saturday, Feb. 15.

Nevada designated by FAA as one of six regional sites for unmanned aerial vehicles development; UNLV to become training, research hub for industry.

More rainfall in the Colorado River Basin means less water downstream.

Inventions include a baby vitals monitor, an unmanned aerial vehicle and a green-friendly alternative for concrete

The Solar Decathlon team shows the world how to build a smart desert home.

UNLV faculty discoveries have commercial applications with value to the university, the private sector, and, ultimately, you. Learn about UNLV engineering professor Robert Schill, who is working to move his innovative thinking out of the laboratory and into the boardroom.

Talent and hard work helped Team UNLV earn their top-in-the-nation ranking in the Solar Decathlon 2013. But research is the next priority for several team members after the award-winning home is relocated to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve.

Resident experts Barbara Luke and Wanda Taylor weigh in as UNLV prepares to participate in the Great Nevada Shakeout on Thursday.

DesertSol also ties for third place in the engineering contest and was the top performing home by an American team in the prestigious international competition.

DesertSol ranked second overall through eight events; fifth place in architectural design. The grand prize winner will be announced Saturday.

Desert Sol ranked second overall through six events; Grand Prize winner to be announced Saturday

Water Authority executive Pat Mulroy spends a week as a visiting scholar and encourages engineering students to keep an eye on the big picture.