Visualizing Science Through Poetry: An Interview With Jessy Randall
How can poetry help us understand science (or scientists) in ways that other genres might not? An interview with poet Jessy Randall. By Dina Wood.
Fire Weather Extremes Make Prescribed Burns Riskier, But More Essential Than Ever
For Nevada land managers — including many with ties to local tribes — climate change is making it more difficult to put “good” fire on the ground. By Shelby Herbert and Molly Peterson.
Nevada Botanist is Creating State’s First Complete Plant List
Jerry Tiehm from the University of Nevada, Reno, has been on a 49-year quest to collect and document every plant species in Nevada. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Andrew Revkin on Best Practices for Climate Communication
From the Hitchcock Project and “Discover Science” podcast, an interview about climate communication with science journalist Andrew Revkin and UNR professors Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan. By Shelby Herbert.
Black Widow Vs. Alligator Lizard: Who Wins?
Researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno found a lizard species that is not affected by the black widow spider’s deadly toxin. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
2022 Elections: Candidate Surveys on the Environment
Earlier this year, KUNR Public Radio launched a survey asking community members to share topics or issues they would like to hear about from candidates running in Nevada’s 2022 elections.
Enforced Obsolescence In Fashion Helps Make The Environment Obsolete
“Fast fashion” is the industry of manufacturing cheap clothing inspired by fleeting trends, which is rapidly distributed to stores and intended to be sold in a matter of days. In this animated short, Kayla Crowley tears these threads to threads, explaining the environmental harm brought about by fast fashion, as well as how to avoid supporting it.
How Fish Use Smell And Magnetic Fields to Navigate
Instead of using Google Maps, imagine how cool it would be to smell your way home — and while we’re at it, imagine “home” is thousands of miles away! In this animated short, Jordan Buxton explains how fish rely on their noses, as well as their sensitivity to Earth’s magnetic fields, to navigate long distances.
Dr. Charles Goldman Honored at Tahoe Summit, Addresses Threats to the Lake
A group of leaders and stakeholders convened at the Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday to discuss ways to protect the basin. At the event, a renowned local scientist was honored for his work to maintain the health of the lake.
$112 million retrofit of Storey County fuel plant underway to produce plant-based diesel
A renewable energy company is retrofitting a facility in Storey County that will turn non-edible crops into diesel fuel.
