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Biologists Debut Children’s Book to Bring Attention to Bee Diversity
Two scientists bring melittology to children’s lit in order to champion the importance of native bees and nurture an early sense of appreciation for the natural world.
Geologic History Of The Grand Canyon As Told By The River’s Path
One of the most impressive river canyons in the world, a kayaking trip down the Grand Canyon of the Colorado is like taking a trip through geologic history.
Climate change spurs California’s worst year of wildfires in recorded history
Nope, gender reveal parties aren’t the main culprit in causing massive wildfires in California.
Speedy tracing of food poisoning can stop illness in its tracks
Public health officials serve as detectives, looking for patterns in peoples’ sickness and testing foods and even restaurant equipment to find the source.
Nevada has abundant geothermal activity. Should energy companies develop it?
Nevada has many places with potential for geothermal energy, but unfortunately, they are far away from the state’s big cities.
Project screens DNA of Nevada volunteers to prevent disease
In 2019, Nevada ranked 35th in population health in the United States. This is in part due to high rates of cardiovascular
Reporter takes DNA test to partake in research aiming to boost health of all Nevadans
The Healthy Nevada Project can sequence your DNA to tell if you are genetically at-risk for developing certain diseases.
Urban wildlife: how noise and light pollution affect birds
New research has shown that birds in urban cities are adapting to noise and the light. Biologists wonder: can pass on these adaptations in their genes?
Outdoor industry emphasizes avalanche safety as pandemic sends more skiers into the backcountry
With the pandemic sending more skiers flocking to the backcountry than ever before, guide services more than double their capacity for avalanche safety courses.
Project screens DNA of Nevada volunteers to prevent disease
In 2019, Nevada ranked 35th in population health in the
Reporter takes DNA test to partake in research aiming to boost health of all Nevadans
The Healthy Nevada Project can sequence your DNA to tell if you are genetically at-risk for developing certain diseases.
Urban wildlife: how noise and light pollution affect birds
New research has shown that birds in urban cities are adapting to noise and the light. Biologists wonder: can pass on these adaptations in their genes?
Outdoor industry emphasizes avalanche safety as pandemic sends more skiers into the backcountry
With the pandemic sending more skiers flocking to the backcountry than ever before, guide services more than double their capacity for avalanche safety courses.
Proposed Idaho Gold Project Sparks Outrage Among Conservationists
A proposed gold mine at the headwaters of the East Fork South Fork Salmon River has sparked outrage among conservationists, due to the extreme environmental impacts of the mine
Care Center For Children With Learning Disabilities Says It Will Stay Open
Many families with children with disabilities rely on care centers to support overwhelmed parents and to provide care in an emergency situation. But during the pandemic, one center is struggling to retain volunteers.
Distance Learning A Particular Challenge For Students With Autism
Face coverings, distance learning and barren playgrounds have changed the school day. It’s a particular challenge for students with autism, who rely on routine.
Remote Learning May Leave Behind Most Vulnerable Students
Is distance learning increasing the achievement gap in young kids?
Research suggests the virus that causes COVID-19 is mutating quickly, but we’re still figuring out what that means
UNR scientists are studying the long-term implications of the mutations in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and working to find out why it is mutating so quickly.
As casinos reopen amid COVID-19, researchers question the safety of smoking
Some states have temporarily banned smoking in casinos to stop the spread of Covid. Nevada has not. Science suggests the virus could travel through the air on cigarette smoke.
