Research Review: How readers judge expertise and credibility online
A new study investigates why some voices online feel more trustworthy than others. By Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal.
Research highlights conservation challenges for Nevada Gila monsters
Gila monsters face escalating conservation challenges in Nevada amid limited habitat protection and pressures from climate change. By Alanna Garcia.
Nevada educators learn how ancient trees record climate history at NV STEAM conference
Scientists and an artist used Nevada’s ancient bristlecone pines to illustrate climate history and environmental change during a plenary session at the annual NV STEAM Conference hosted Saturday, March 7, at the Nevada Museum of Art. By Alex Mounde.
UNR symposium examines health issues and economic challenges facing women
A symposium on March 5 brought together health professionals, nonprofit leaders and financial experts to examine how poverty, health outcomes and gender intersect in the lives of women. By Alex Mounde.
Is climate change and environmental contamination compromising the zebrafish population?
A tiny, thumb-sized zebrafish may offer important clues about how brains control social behavior and how environmental changes could affect animal reproduction. By Alex Mounde.
Recent snow survey reveals subpar snowpack
A new report from Climate Central shows Reno’s winters are warming. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
As our cities heat up, mosquitoes are moving in: How to stay ahead of the buzz
What can cities do to keep vector-borne diseases like dengue and Zika from becoming a regular part of urban life? By Cody Cris.
New wildlife documentary spotlights Colorado River’s beauty, crisis, and need for action
The film, The American Southwest, traces the Colorado River’s path from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California in Mexico. By Alanna Garcia.
Extremely warm winter days on the rise, new report finds
A new report from Climate Central shows Reno’s winters are warming. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
Never “Dumb It Down”: A Conversation About Podcasting for Kids With Lindsay Patterson
The creator of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids reminds us that kids respond best when their intelligence and curiosity are respected. A Q&A by Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.