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In the News
Mining Technology
Through the decades it is fair to say mining has earned itself a chequered reputation. The industry, driven by the world’s insatiable appetite for minerals, has routinely been linked or found responsible for corruption, human rights abuses and environmental degradation, mostly in the Global South.
WGN Radio
Dr. Jason Steffen, Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, joins Lisa to talk about the new boarding method that United Airlines rolled out last month. While United claims their new boarding method will ease frustrations, Dr. Steffen says he has an even more efficient way. Dr. Steffan also previews his new book: “Hidden in the Heavens”
Turismo Global
Travelers have spent years proving that the honor system doesn't allow for an orderly boarding process on airplanes, so now American Airlines is testing a way to make sure people actually board with their assigned group.
Accomplishments
A recent study from Chandra Bhattacharya's (Chemistry and Biochemistry) laboratory developed ionizable lipids with a tetrahydropyrimidine (THP) backbone for RNA delivery, utilizing a one-pot multicomponent reaction. This work was published in ACS Nano, titled "Tetrahydropyrimidine Ionizable Lipids…
Han-fen Hu (Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology) and Alisa Watjara, (Sciences) are the recipients of the 2024-2025 UNLV Academic Advisor Awards. The UNLV Academic Advisor awards recognize individuals with an exceptional record of advising and supporting students. Their award applications…
Experts
Professor, Biochemistry
An expert in biochemistry.
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
An expert in astronomy, dark matter, and general physics.
Professor, UNLV Department of Geoscience
Carrie Tyler is a marine conservation paleobiologist.