Dr. Charles Goldman Honored at Tahoe Summit, Addresses Threats to the Lake

A group of leaders and stakeholders convened at the Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday to discuss ways to protect the basin. At the event, a renowned local scientist was honored for his work to maintain the health of the lake.
$112 million retrofit of Storey County fuel plant underway to produce plant-based diesel

A renewable energy company is retrofitting a facility in Storey County that will turn non-edible crops into diesel fuel.
Panel of wildfire experts speak on the ‘new normal’ of climate-driven fire seasons

A panel of fire science experts convened at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno to discuss the extent of the devastation caused by climate-driven wildfires and their predictions for the 2022 fire season.
Biologists Debut Children’s Book to Bring Attention to Bee Diversity

Two scientists bring melittology to children’s lit in order to champion the importance of native bees and nurture an early sense of appreciation for the natural world.
Superstar Mathematician Ken Ono and “The Man Who Knew Infinity”

In this episode of the Discover Science Podcast, two UNR students speak with Dr. Ken Ono — an expert on the life and work of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a covert genius who shook the world of mathematics with his discoveries in the 19th century.
Women in STEM Series: Dr. Ligia Subitoni Antonio

Dr. Ligia Subitoni Antonio studies the bioelectricity of the auditory pathway, which is the channel that connects the ear to the brain.
Wetland Habitat in America’s Driest State

Wetlands come in many shapes and forms, and are found in the most unexpected of places — even here in Nevada!
Exploring Chilean Geysers and Hot Springs with a Geologist

Dr. Carolina Muñoz-Saez, a Chilean geologist, explains her work studying geyser fields and how she found love for the earth at a young age.
Bureau of Land Management Begins What Could Become Largest Gather of Wild Horses In Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management plans to capture at least 22,000 wild horses and burros — nearly doubling the number they captured in 2021.
What’s Killing The Mekong Giant Catfish?

Meet the Mekong Giant Catfish, which can weigh up to 770 pounds, has no teeth, and looks absolutely ridiculous. But they’re disappearing quickly — having been listed by the IUCN as a critically endangered species in 2011.