Homeowners urged to create defensible space amidst growing wildfire danger
Wildfire season is here, and stopping the spread is not just up to firefighters but also the community. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
How Quagga Mussels Affect the Environment
Quagga mussels can live out of the water for up to a week, and are a growing concern for Northern Nevada. An animated explainer by Jeremiah Sampson.
Nevadans warned of harmful algae risks as summer temperatures rise
As summer heats up, Nevadans are heading to the state’s lakes and reservoirs for fun and cool relief. But officials warn that harmful algae could pose serious risks. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
Life and Lithiumin: Green Revolution or Green Impacts?
Lithium is an essential component to electric vehicle batteries. Extracting it comes at a cost. By Ray Grosser.
The Basque Arborglyph Collaborative holds promise to preserve a disappearing cultural treasure
Basque historians join forces with media professionals and scientists in a push to document arborglyphs in the American West. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Tracking Nevada’s Seismic Dynamics
Nevada is the third most seismically active state in the country. How do we stay on top of earthquake preparedness? By Jayanti Sarkar.
Nature’s Carbon Sponges: Restoring Meadows in the Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada meadows are lush ecosystems that serve as vital water reservoirs. Keeping them healthy may also help mitigate climate change. By Elizabeth Walsh.
A Pollution Solution? Why South Lake Tahoe has banned single-use plastic water bottles
Will a new plastic bottle ban curb plastic pollution at Lake Tahoe? Hitchcock Project reporter Amanda Durham explores the science behind a new South Lake Tahoe city ordinance and how it may help.
Moose on the Move: A Surprising New Species Arrives in Nevada
Moose are in Nevada! Learn the facts about our new neighbors and where they came from in this animated short by Ray Grosser.
Golden Mission: Conserving Panama’s Last Golden Frogs
A team of scientists from the University of Nevada, Reno, travel to El Valle de Antón, Panama, for ongoing research on a pathogen killing different amphibian populations. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
