Rainy Skies and Rubber Boots: Reporting from the Rainforest of Costa Rica
In March, fifteen journalism students immersed themselves in a weeklong adventure at La Selva Research Station. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Research continues to show Nevada casinos expose patrons to secondhand smoke
As Nevadans call for action to protect themselves from secondhand smoke and prevent tobacco addiction, researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, are working to show the public and lawmakers the dangers Nevada’s smoking culture is having on children and teens. By Lily Wright/This is Reno.
Funding Cuts Affect UNR Science Professors
Federal funding cuts affected science departments at UNR, and professors have concerns over the future of their work. By Ali Dickson/KUNR.
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.
