To Rags or To Riches: The science behind Nevada’s gambling problem
An interview with Ted Hartwell on the biochemistry of gambling disorders and the psychology behind why some machines within casinos are so addicting. By Clayton Posey.
Q&A: Communicating Science During Tense Times
Ran Duan opens up to Hitchcock Project about risk, perception, and effective science communication tools. By Hannah Truby.
Rising Heat: Latino labor meets extreme climate in the United States
As the two fastest-warming cities in the country, Reno and Las Vegas are at the epicenter of a battle for Latino outdoor workers’ rights. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
The Lasting Effects of Repeated Concussions
The devastating and life-altering medical consequences of getting knocked out cold are far from what the movies have made them out to be. Dr. Marian Berryhill of the University of Nevada, Reno Department of Psychology explains the effects of repeated concussions observed in professional athletes.
Sound Waves to Brain Waves — Sound’s Journey from the Ear to the Brain
Ligia Subitoni Antonio of the University of Nevada, Reno Department of Physiology and Cell Biology has the answers.
Never Too Old To Hit The Gym — How Functional Movement Supports Geriatric Health
Crossfit? At 79? Move over, youngsters — there’s a new age group taking over the gym. National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) nutritionist and personal trainer Anthony Santana explains why there’s no upper age limit for regular exercise.
How Does The Booster Shot Protect Me From COVID-19?
While vaccination offers great protection from illness and death from COVID-19, this protection will fade over time. That’s why getting your third shot is so important.
Your Next Cancer Treatment Could Come From This Strange Antarctic Invertebrate
A polar sea squirt produces a chemical that has demonstrated success in fighting certain cancer cells. Reno scientists are unzipping its DNA to find out why.
Lessons from the Dead: Nevada’s Future Doctors to Begin Dissection Despite COVID-19 Challenges
On October 1st, first year medical students begin dissecting the human cadavers housed at the Pennington Health Sciences gross anatomy lab at UNR. Lab manager Lindsay Pisani gives us a tour and talks us through what has changed for the gross anatomy course since the start of the pandemic.
How Close Is Nevada To Achieving Herd Immunity For COVID-19?
The number of vaccines administered to Nevadans grows daily, however, the biggest obstacle for the state is acquiring enough vaccine for the population. This has the potential to put herd immunity at risk as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
