From monkeys to desert tortoises: how wildlife crossings differ from Costa Rica to Nevada
Every year, thousands of animals are killed on Nevada’s roads. Costa Rica is facing a similar problem. By Kathleen Leslie/KUNR.
The mightiest pollinators, from the tropics to the desert
Around the world, including in Costa Rica, hummingbirds are at risk. Humans can help. By Natalie MacKay/KUNR.
The decline of May Beetles in Costa Rica due to light pollution
The May Beetle and other nocturnal insect species in Costa Rica are in decline. But, all hope is not lost. By Mariel Day/KUNR.
A lone wolf crossed into Nevada. Scientists are watching what happens next.
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.
Researchers are still trying to understand microplastics in Lake Tahoe
Plastic pollution threatens human and environmental health – but cleanups and pollution prevention efforts can help. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
Desert tortoise immune systems change with the seasons, researcher finds
New research from Colorado State University explores how tortoise immune systems respond to seasonal shifts in temperature. By Zoie Alstad.
Scientists look to the past in order to understand the future of butterfly migration
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.
Nevada educators learn how ancient trees record climate history at NV STEAM conference
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.
New wildlife documentary spotlights Colorado River’s beauty, crisis, and need for action
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.
Sunset Science: The phenomenon behind Reno’s skies
Sunsets inspire awe and wonder, casting skies ablaze with color. But what exactly is happening when the sun dips below the horizon? An animated explainer by Khushleen Khera.