NEWS
Science news by students in UNR’s Reynolds School of Journalism. If you are interested in writing for the Hitchcock Project or if you have a news story you would like us to cover, please contact Hitchcock Project Director Jennifer Kent, jennifer.kent@unr.edu.
What can cities do to keep vector-borne diseases like dengue and Zika from becoming a regular part of urban life? By Cody Cris.
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.
A new report from Climate Central shows Reno's winters are warming. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
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.
As global temperatures climb, the iconic landscapes of national parks such as Denali and Glacier are changing. By Ryan Lockhart.
In the Sierra Nevada, tiny but tenacious chickadees hide and recover thousands of seeds each winter. Learn more about these fascinating birds in this video by Noah Camuso and Ai Ana H Richmond.
A conversation on the promises and pitfalls of using AI for environmental storytelling. By Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal.
Tips on tree selection for the holiday season in Reno. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Can AI change the way we imagine the future? A research review by Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal.
UNR graduate students Katrina Perce and Ai Ana Richmond interview Ologies host Alie Ward for the Discover Science Podcast.
As temperatures across the country begin to fall, climate experts with Climate Central are saying to prepare for a La Niña winter. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Reno is experiencing later first freeze temperatures, breaking the previous record from 2016. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
In the banana plantations of Costa Rica, endocrine-disrupting chemicals are taking a hidden toll on workers, insects, birds, and the environment. A short documentary by Beatrice Bashibyukyan.
Reno residents are breathing some of the most polluted air in the country. Local organizations are working on improvements. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Climate Central is taking over a NOAA database that tracks the cost of extreme weather events. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Climate change is adding hotter days to our calendar. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Latino Conservation Week seeks to get more Latino families outdoors. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Are social media images the key to understanding climate change beyond numbers? A research review by Abdulmalik Adetola.
Is satire an effective way to share science? A research review by Abdulmalik Adetola.
As climate grows warmer and drier, how can water users and water management systems in the Walker River Basin of Nevada and California adapt? By the Hitchcock Project and University of Nevada, Reno Extension.
A Q&A with sleep researcher Jessica Olsen. By Ai Ana Richmond.
Venture into Lassen Volcanic National Park with Nevada scientists Philipp Ruprecht and Jakob Scheel. By Kat Fulwider.
The Orvis School of Nursing Office of Global Engagement at the University of Nevada, Reno launches its inaugural international trip in Southern Cambodia. By Kat Fulwider.
What does the future look like for one of the world's leading sites in researching clean energy? By Daisy Gomez, Sierra Nevada Ally