Rainy Skies and Rubber Boots: Reporting from the Rainforest of Costa Rica
In March, fifteen journalism students immersed themselves in a weeklong adventure at La Selva Research Station. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Research continues to show Nevada casinos expose patrons to secondhand smoke
As Nevadans call for action to protect themselves from secondhand smoke and prevent tobacco addiction, researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, are working to show the public and lawmakers the dangers Nevada’s smoking culture is having on children and teens. By Lily Wright/This is Reno.
Reno: The Fastest-Warming Spring City
The average springtime temperature in Reno increased 6.8 degrees between 1970 and 2024, the fastest of 241 cities analyzed. By Ali Dickson /KUNR.
Funding Cuts Affect UNR Science Professors
Federal funding cuts affected science departments at UNR, and professors have concerns over the future of their work. By Ali Dickson/KUNR.
Research Review: Can science comics aid lay audiences’ comprehension of forensic science?
New science communication research tests the use of comics in the courtroom. By Abdulmalik Adetola.
High School Students Get Firsthand Wildfire Training
Students at AACT High School in Reno are receiving wildland fire training from the Bureau of Land Management. By Ali Dickson /KUNR.
The Call of the Chickadee
Graduate student Sofia Haley from the University of Nevada, Reno, is listening in on the mountain chickadee to learn about their calls and what they mean. Video by Jayanti Sarkar.
Reducing Plastic Straw Use Helped Lake Tahoe
Volunteers have removed 31,000 plastic straws from Lake Tahoe’s environment over the last decade. By Ali Dickson /KUNR.
Research Review: The Power of Storytelling & Narrative Persuasion in Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination
What if the key to convincing someone to get vaccinated isn’t facts or statistics—but a story? A research review by Abdulmalik Adetola examines the findings of a new study on health communication.
Planting Winter Milkweed can Save Summertime Monarchs
Milkweed waystations can give monarchs a needed boost. By Ali Dickson/KUNR.
