News: College of Sciences
UNLV geologists name ancient rock layer after Las Vegas mountain that contains similar strata; research published in the journal Geosphere.
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Karl Aharonian's path to UNLV began thousands of miles from Las Vegas.
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International team of scientists reports a possible correlation between gravitational waves from neutron star mergers and fast radio bursts; results could improve understanding of how some deep-space bursts occur.
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International team of scientists reveals first in-depth look at Omnitrophota, one of the world’s oldest and tiniest bacteria.
Marge and Bill Speer’s love and dedication to each other and the university has been commemorated in what once was their favorite spot on campus.
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Physicist Elizabeth Donley tackles the challenge of precisely redefining the second.
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Elise Pearlstine — wildlife biologist, perfumer, author, alumna — discusses the complex and storied relationship between humans and fragrant plants in her newest book.
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A polymer created by a longtime chemistry professor can lower the risk of fires when used as a component of lithium-ion batteries.
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The problems facing our world and how UNLV helped find solutions.