Ski resorts in the Tahoe Basin gear up for the season ahead of a projected strong El Niño winter
Weather patterns may deliver another super snowy season at Mt. Rose ski resort in north Lake Tahoe. By Kat Fulwider.
Beyond the Bite: UNR Scientists Investigate Mosquito Biology and West Nile Virus Spread
What can the immune system of the Culex mosquito teach us about how to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses? By Elizabeth Walsh.
Environmental group says Tahoe forests are too crowded and need to be thinned
Historically, Tahoe’s forests averaged 25 trees per acre; today, we see closer to 300. Is forest thinning the answer? By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Nevada Town is Epicenter of Tarantula Migration
Between September and early November, North American tarantulas often outnumber the 100 residents of Gabbs, Nevada. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
‘A Foot in Both Worlds’: A Q&A With Science Communicator Paige Jarreau
Paige Jarreau, Ph.D., shares challenges and opportunities in science communication with Hitchcock Project reporter Hannah Truby.
City of Reno receives $500,000 federal grant for tree planting initiative
The City of Reno has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Forest Service to plant 132 trees near the Reno-Tahoe International Airport by 2027. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Michael Branch on SciComm: Borrowing From Literature to Translate Science
Five tips for better science communication from renowned writer and UNR Professor Michael P. Branch. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Recreating in the Extreme Heat
Nevada saw scorching temperatures during July, a month that set heat records worldwide. But the heat hasn’t stopped people from enjoying the outdoors. By Sophia Holm/KUNR and Elizabeth Miller/Climate Central.
Volunteers Collect 4.3 Tons of Trash at Annual Lake Tahoe Beach Cleanup
On July 5, 402 volunteers attended beach cleanups around Lake Tahoe to pick up 4.3 tons of trash from Fourth of July celebrations. By Sophia Holm/KUNR.
Reno Fire Department Enlists Goats to Fight Fire
The Reno Fire Department has partnered with private and public organizations to take a natural approach to reducing wildfire risk in Reno. By Sophia Holm/KUNR.
