Earthquakes are shaking things up in Nevada
A swarm of over 300 earthquakes shook the town of Goldfield, Nevada, in September. Does this mean a big one is on the way? By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Lake Tahoe named oldest lake in North America, third oldest in the world
Lake Tahoe is the biggest alpine lake in North America. It’s also the oldest, new research shows. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Keeping it Light: Q&A with Nathan Hurner, Public Affairs Specialist for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A conversation on the essential role of humor in communicating science to the public. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act signed into law
On October 1, President Biden signed legislation to extend the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2016 through September of 2034. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Lessons of the shell: Q&A with filmmaker and scientist Alexandria Firenzi
Alexandria Firenzi tells us about her “Beyond the Shell” project on California’s red abalone and provides insight into the power of cross-cultural collaboration and two-eyed seeing in science communication and environmental research. By Vanesa De La Cruz Pavas.
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.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes endangered listing for small desert fish
A small freshwater fish may be listed under the Endangered Species Act, according to a proposal submitted on Aug. 7. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
The Oysters You Eat Are Nature’s Water Filters
Did you know that a single oyster can filter as much as 50 gallons of water per day? But how exactly do these creatures pull off such an impressive feat? An animated explainer by Skyler Tran.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency runs several projects to combat invasive species threatening the lake
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has several projects in place to manage invasive species in Lake Tahoe. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
How Quagga Mussels Affect the Environment
Quagga mussels can live out of the water for up to a week, and are a growing concern for Northern Nevada. An animated explainer by Jeremiah Sampson.
