News: Division of Research

A man piloting a drone in front of them
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UNLV research, a new FAA designation, and state economic development efforts offer clear skies for Nevada’s growing drone industry.

Kiwon Sohn makes a few adjustments to Metal Rebel before the start of the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals.
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Metal Rebel places eighth in the world during the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals. Their goal: Build a robot capable of disaster relief work. View the slideshow.

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UNLV’s Tom Piechota, lead author of the 2014 National Climate Assessment Southwest Section, discusses the impacts of climate change on the region.
UNLV chemist Ernesto Abel-Santos is developing a compound using lab equipment
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Chemistry professor developing treatment to help the good bacteria battle the bad bacteria in your stomach.

Frank van Breukelen
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Life Sciences and engineering professors team up to develop life-saving devices to detect stroke and heart problems.

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Chemistry professors' research aims to improve drugs that are effective at treating cancer but leave patients dealing with terrible side effects.

Las Vegas Strip with mountains in the background
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More rainfall in the Colorado River Basin means less water downstream.

A woman scientist holding vials
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An annual accounting of research and economic development activity over the last fiscal year.

Inside of a smart desert home with furniture of a tv, couch, lamp, kitchen
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The Solar Decathlon team shows the world how to build a smart desert home.

Portrait of Ernesto Abel-Santos
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UNLV faculty discoveries have commercial applications with value to the university, the private sector, and, ultimately, you. Learn about UNLV chemistry professor Ernesto Abel-Santos, who is working to move his innovative thinking out of the laboratory and into the boardroom.

Robert Schill portrait
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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.

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