Video: Water Markets of the Walker River Basin
As climate grows warmer and drier, how can water users and water management systems in the Walker River Basin of Nevada and California adapt? By the Hitchcock Project and University of Nevada, Reno Extension.
The Sleep Deprivation Epidemic: An Exhaustive Overview
A Q&A with sleep researcher Jessica Olsen. By Ai Ana Richmond.
A Day in the Life of a Volcanologist
Venture into Lassen Volcanic National Park with Nevada scientists Philipp Ruprecht and Jakob Scheel. By Kat Fulwider.
USAID Cuts Hamper Climate Efforts Abroad
What does the future look like for one of the world’s leading sites in researching clean energy? By Daisy Gomez, Sierra Nevada Ally
Lake Tahoe’s Biggest Threat Spotted: Golden Mussels
Inspectors at Lake Tahoe are on the lookout for a new aquatic invasive species, the Golden mussel. By Ali Dickson/Tahoe Daily Tribune.
Mountain chickadee chatter: Scientists are decoding the songbird’s complex calls
Republished from The Conversation. By Sofia Marie Haley.
UNR scientists study connections linking Nevada to rainforests of Costa Rica
UNR scientists are studying plant-caterpillar interactions at La Selva Research Station. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
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.