Climate scientist Kristen Averyt doesn’t think using the words “climate change” is always necessary to communicate how rapidly the planet is warming.

Living in the same home, especially in recent years, was the strongest predictor of a close father-child bond during adolescence, regardless of whether the parents were married.

Children who grow up with their fathers under the same roof tend to feel close to them, forming strong relationships that last through challenging teenage years, according to a new study.

Dozens of locals called for lower power bills and cleaner energy Tuesday, urging NV Energy to hear their concerns.

What’s the most challenging and the most rewarding aspect of joining a debate union?

Two organizations were recognized for contributing to the future of journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Thursday. The Broadcasters Association and Foundation, and the Bonnici Scholarship Fund were recognized for their contribution to students interested in a future in media. Two new plaques were revealed on their media school’s donor wall in their honor.

Two organizations were recognized for contributing to the future of journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Thursday.

You’re probably familiar with the concept of a carbon footprint: a personal tally of transgressions that contribute to planet-warming emissions. The “carbon footprint” is well established in the climate movement’s lexicon, despite the guilt and shame that it evokes — and despite the fact that many people now know the term was popularized in an ad campaign by the oil company British Petroleum, a shockingly effective gambit to put the onus of addressing the climate crisis on individuals, not the corporations or governments that have contributed the most to the problem.

UNLV's journalism school recognized two important groups with permanent installations on Thursday. The Greenspun College of Urban Affairs unveiled donor plaques for the Nevada Broadcasters Association and Foundation, and the Tony and Linda Bonnici Scholarship Fund.

UNLV continues to shape young professionals including in the journalism and broadcasting field. One group that’s helping the next generation of journalists was recognized at the university Thursday.

There’s now an easy way to turn any aspect of life into something to optimize — just add “-maxxing.” Gymmaxxing is about getting ripped. Moneymaxxing means accumulating wealth as fast as possible. Over the past couple of years, this social media-driven wellness fad has spread to more and more activities: Tanning is sunmaxxing; drinking plenty of water is watermaxxing. Even at night, the grind for self-improvement continues, with sleepmaxxing hacks designed to help you achieve peak rest.

Homelessness is growing throughout Nevada, but especially in Clark County. Last fall, the county reported that estimated homelessness had increased 36% since 2022. Nationwide, the federal government reported an 18% increase from 2023 to 2024.