Research Review: Can science comics aid lay audiences’ comprehension of forensic science?
New science communication research tests the use of comics in the courtroom. By Abdulmalik Adetola.
The Call of the Chickadee
Graduate student Sofia Haley from the University of Nevada, Reno, is listening in on the mountain chickadee to learn about their calls and what they mean. Video by Jayanti Sarkar.
Research Review: The Power of Storytelling & Narrative Persuasion in Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination
What if the key to convincing someone to get vaccinated isn’t facts or statistics—but a story? A research review by Abdulmalik Adetola examines the findings of a new study on health communication.
Reseeding for success: Restoring sagebrush ecosystems after wildfire
UNR graduate student Otis Clyne is investigating new ways to restore these sagebrush ecosystems through experimental reseeding techniques. By Jayanti Sarkar.
New research sheds light on how black bears choose their dens
Terrain and temperature affect black bear den locations and hibernation timing, new research shows. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
What Does a Concussion Do to My Brain?
Dr. Nicholas Murray, Director of the Neuromechanics Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno, explains the science behind concussions, as well as how important it is to get evaluated and treated for this injury as early as possible. By Ray Grosser.
UNR scientists monitor butterflies and caterpillars to study long-term population declines
Butterfly populations are declining in the Sierra Nevadas. Scientists at the Great Basin Bug Lab are tracking caterpillar populations to see if climate change is having an impact. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
Data reveals less trash on Tahoe beaches after July Fourth following new beach management
The League to Save Lake Tahoe released data from 11 years of 4th of July beach cleanups last week. The data reveals significant improvements in the amount of trash found this year. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
Bodies of Knowledge: Lindsey Pisani on UNR’s Anatomical Donation Program
What happens when you leave your entire body to science? A Q&A with Lindsey Pisani. By Douglas Collins.
Nevada’s Lithium Revolution: Balancing Sustainability with Energy Demands for a Crucial Element
A UNR team is exploring the possibilities for a more environmentally friendly method for lithium extraction. By Sydney Peerman.
