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.
The silent decline of caterpillars in Costa Rica. A StoryMap and documentary by Julia Donovan, Malory Shaw, Mariel Day, and Paige Newman.
Venture into the rainforest at La Selva Research Station in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica! The first episode of this kid-friendly animal mini-docuseries features the White-Collared Peccary, a pig-like creature with a peculiar smell. By Guadalupe Alvarez, Kathleen Leslie and Josue Ponce.
Should hospital care be provided by nurses, or the family who knows the patient best? By Kathleen Leslie.
Most people hike Hunter Creek Trail for the 30-foot waterfall. Victoria Peechatt is there for something smaller and harder to catch. By Zoie Alstad and Paige Newman.
From January to April, 700,000 US tourists visited Costa Rica. What is behind the appeal of this destination? By Emilio Milo/KUNR.
Costa Rica relies on rainfall for its water supply. But climate change is having a significant impact By Ally Ibarra/KUNR.
In the Sarapiqui region of Costa Rica, it’s hard to walk around without seeing a pineapple or banana plantation. But is pesticide use from the plantations affecting the locals? By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
Every year, thousands of animals are killed on Nevada’s roads. Costa Rica is facing a similar problem. By Kathleen Leslie/KUNR.
Around the world, including in Costa Rica, hummingbirds are at risk. Humans can help. By Natalie MacKay/KUNR.
The May Beetle and other nocturnal insect species in Costa Rica are in decline. But, all hope is not lost. By Mariel Day/KUNR.
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.
Scientists use novel planting techniques to restore pine seedlings after a fire. By Katherine Johnson.
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.