Panel of wildfire experts speak on the ‘new normal’ of climate-driven fire seasons
A panel of fire science experts convened at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno to discuss the extent of the devastation caused by climate-driven wildfires and their predictions for the 2022 fire season.
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.
Superstar Mathematician Ken Ono and “The Man Who Knew Infinity”
In this episode of the Discover Science Podcast, two UNR students speak with Dr. Ken Ono — an expert on the life and work of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a covert genius who shook the world of mathematics with his discoveries in the 19th century.
Women in STEM Series: Dr. Ligia Subitoni Antonio
Dr. Ligia Subitoni Antonio studies the bioelectricity of the auditory pathway, which is the channel that connects the ear to the brain.
Wetland Habitat in America’s Driest State
Wetlands come in many shapes and forms, and are found in the most unexpected of places — even here in Nevada!
Exploring Chilean Geysers and Hot Springs with a Geologist
Dr. Carolina Muñoz-Saez, a Chilean geologist, explains her work studying geyser fields and how she found love for the earth at a young age.
Bureau of Land Management Begins What Could Become Largest Gather of Wild Horses In Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management plans to capture at least 22,000 wild horses and burros — nearly doubling the number they captured in 2021.
What’s Killing The Mekong Giant Catfish?
Meet the Mekong Giant Catfish, which can weigh up to 770 pounds, has no teeth, and looks absolutely ridiculous. But they’re disappearing quickly — having been listed by the IUCN as a critically endangered species in 2011.
Mapping Reno’s Unhoused Population
Kingkini Sengupta and Trevor Macaluso explain how data visualization helps nonprofit organizations serve Reno’s vulnerable.
Women In STEM Series Presents: Dr. Jenny Ouyang
Dr. Jenny Ouyang is an ecologist at UNR, studying how animals adapt to changing environmental conditions. We spoke with her about her career and the challenges she has faced as a woman of color in STEM.
