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 does a fact-checker do, and why does this work matter? A conversation with Emily Krieger. By Guadalupe Alvarez.
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.
Plastic pollution threatens human and environmental health - but cleanups and pollution prevention efforts can help. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
New research from Colorado State University explores how tortoise immune systems respond to seasonal shifts in temperature. By Zoie Alstad.
UNR Engineers are developing a mobile robot with a closed watering tank and built-in health monitoring system. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
The Discovery Museum in Reno aims to connect with broader audiences through Spanish-first signage. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
During March, Orvis School of Nursing students traveled to Kampot, Cambodia, as part of a global health exchange program. By Kathleen Leslie/KUNR.
A conversation with digital creator Luka Starmer of the University of Nevada, Reno. By Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal.
The painted lady butterfly is famous for its irregular “irruptions”—sudden, unusually large migrations. A scientist from San Diego State University is investigating what drives this phenomenon. By Katherine Johnson.
A new report from Climate Central shows Reno's frost-free growing season has lengthened, leading to a longer allergy season. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
A new study investigates why some voices online feel more trustworthy than others. By Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal.
Gila monsters face escalating conservation challenges in Nevada amid limited habitat protection and pressures from climate change. By Alanna Garcia.
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.
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.
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.
A new report from Climate Central shows Reno's winters are warming. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
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.