Reading Fiction Can Make You Kinder And More Accepting
Though reading fiction is broadly understood to be something people do to escape from the “real world,” studies have shown that it can foster benevolent social behaviors — and there might be an evolutionary reason for this.
Life Finds a Way: How Scientists Could Revive Extinct Animals
Bringing back the wooly mammoth? It’s not just fodder for speculative fiction! In this animated short, Luis Martinez walks us through the theoretical process of restoring an extinct species with the scattered remains of its genetic material.
Why Are Men More Likely To Be Colorblind?
Approximately 300 million people worldwide are unable to see the complete color spectrum, and there’s a genetic reason for that.
Understanding Dyslexia And Assistive Technology
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects the parts of the brain that process language. In this animated short, see how reporter has learned to thrive with the condition.
Nightmares: Terror, Triggers, And Treatments
A nightmare is the only type of dream that can actually wake you up — often in a cold sweat, or with a pounding heart. What causes them and what can you do?
‘Asian Glow’ Is The Body’s Warning To Avoid Alcohol
Those have the “Alcohol Flush Reaction” gene may notice their face turns a bright red hue after drinking alcohol. In this short animation, Joffea Burgos demonstrates how this symptom is triggered and “toasts” its purpose to warn individuals with this condition that they are more prone to alcohol-related diseases.
Superstar Mathematician Ken Ono and “The Man Who Knew Infinity”
In this episode of the Discover Science Podcast, two UNR students speak with Dr. Ken Ono — an expert on the life and work of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a covert genius who shook the world of mathematics with his discoveries in the 19th century.
Women in STEM Series: Dr. Ligia Subitoni Antonio
Dr. Ligia Subitoni Antonio studies the bioelectricity of the auditory pathway, which is the channel that connects the ear to the brain.
Mapping Reno’s Unhoused Population
Kingkini Sengupta and Trevor Macaluso explain how data visualization helps nonprofit organizations serve Reno’s vulnerable.
Women In STEM Series Presents: Dr. Jenny Ouyang
Dr. Jenny Ouyang is an ecologist at UNR, studying how animals adapt to changing environmental conditions. We spoke with her about her career and the challenges she has faced as a woman of color in STEM.