The mightiest pollinators, from the tropics to the desert

Around the world, including in Costa Rica, hummingbirds are at risk. Humans can help. By Natalie MacKay/KUNR.
The decline of May Beetles in Costa Rica due to light pollution

The May Beetle and other nocturnal insect species in Costa Rica are in decline. But, all hope is not lost. By Mariel Day/KUNR.
Emily Krieger Discusses Fact-Checking with RSJ Science Reporting Students

What does a fact-checker do, and why does this work matter? A conversation with Emily Krieger. By Guadalupe Alvarez.
A lone wolf crossed into Nevada. Scientists are watching what happens next.

As gray wolves expand across the West, some researchers say Nevada may be entering the early stages of a recovery story. By Alanna Garcia/Nevada Independent.
Researchers are still trying to understand microplastics in Lake Tahoe

Plastic pollution threatens human and environmental health – but cleanups and pollution prevention efforts can help. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
New Life in a Burn Scar

Scientists use novel planting techniques to restore pine seedlings after a fire. By Katherine Johnson.
Desert tortoise immune systems change with the seasons, researcher finds

New research from Colorado State University explores how tortoise immune systems respond to seasonal shifts in temperature. By Zoie Alstad.
Early-stage research hopes to have sheep and robots cohabitate

UNR Engineers are developing a mobile robot with a closed watering tank and built-in health monitoring system. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
How the Discovery Science Museum is reshaping bilingual exhibits for a wider audience

The Discovery Museum in Reno aims to connect with broader audiences through Spanish-first signage. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
UNR students visit an open-air hospital in Cambodia as part of a global health exchange program

During March, Orvis School of Nursing students traveled to Kampot, Cambodia, as part of a global health exchange program. By Kathleen Leslie/KUNR.