Climate change is costing people quality sleep
A new report from Climate Central finds that hotter night temperatures are making it harder for people to sleep. By Lupe Alvarez & Bert Johnson / KUNR.
Federal judge pauses planned land sale of Anaconda Mine in Yerington
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to put a planned land sale in Yerington on hold, while a lawsuit seeking to permanently block it is argued in court. By Lupe Alvarez & Bert Johnson/KUNR.
Tribal advocates voice concerns before federal hearing on the future of the Anaconda Mine
Members of the Taboosi Dikudu Tribe (Yerington Paiute Tribe) face growing health concerns from years of exposure to chemical residue. By Lupe Alvarez/KUNR.
Hands of Healing: Nevada Nursing Students Explore Family-Led Care in Cambodia
Should hospital care be provided by nurses, or the family who knows the patient best? By Kathleen Leslie.
Pineapple plantations’ effect on rural Costa Rican children
In the Sarapiqui region of Costa Rica, it’s hard to walk around without seeing a pineapple or banana plantation. But is pesticide use from the plantations affecting the locals? By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
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.
UNR students visit an open-air hospital in Cambodia as part of a global health exchange program
During March, Orvis School of Nursing students traveled to Kampot, Cambodia, as part of a global health exchange program. By Kathleen Leslie/KUNR.
Research Review: How readers judge expertise and credibility online
A new study investigates why some voices online feel more trustworthy than others. By Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal.
UNR symposium examines health issues and economic challenges facing women
A symposium on March 5 brought together health professionals, nonprofit leaders and financial experts to examine how poverty, health outcomes and gender intersect in the lives of women. By Alex Mounde.
Video: A Fruitful Burden
In the banana plantations of Costa Rica, endocrine-disrupting chemicals are taking a hidden toll on workers, insects, birds, and the environment. A short documentary by Beatrice Bashibyukyan.