Discover Science podcast: Maya Warren and Paige Buono on how ice cream makes for a sweet way to communicate science
“The Ice Cream Scientist” Maya Warren and filmmaker Page Buono share how to effectively communicate science with audiences from all backgrounds.
Mountain chickadee chatter: Scientists are decoding the songbird’s complex calls
Republished from The Conversation. By Sofia Marie Haley.
Combating Health Misinformation in the Digital Age: Q&A with science communicator Maren Hunsberger
A conversation with Maren Hunsberger on the causes and effects of health misinformation, and creative strategies for building a more informed society. By Abdulmalik Adetola.
Four-Legged Firefighters Remove Invasive and Hazardous Species
This spring in Reno, 900 sheep and 230 goats are hard at work on fire fuels reduction. By Ali Dickson/KUNR.
Leafcutter Ants: The mightiest workers of the rainforest
At La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica, scientists are looking to the tiny leafcutter ant for clues about how to make new antibiotics. An ArcGIS StoryMap by Lily Wright, Daisy Gomez, Stephanie Navarro Rocha, Juliet Ojeda, and Emily Hess.
Reno’s Summertime Water Usage
Reno will use up to 100 million additional gallons of water every day this summer. By Ali Dickson/KUNR.
UNR scientists study connections linking Nevada to rainforests of Costa Rica
UNR scientists are studying plant-caterpillar interactions at La Selva Research Station. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
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.
Final Snow Measurement of the Season Shows Good Water Outlook
Early April measurements revealed that the snowpack was just about normal, with 106 inches of snow. By Ali Dickson/KUNR.
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.