News: Department of Physics and Astronomy

2016 Mercury transit
Campus News |

From experts in our astronomy department: Here's what you need to know about the rare celestial event that will take place May 9.

An artist’s impression of the super-Earth 55 Cancri e.
Research |

Super-Earths might have cleaned the inner regions of the solar system and then been swallowed by the sun.

Nemanja Novokovic
People |

A nearly native Las Vegan, Nemanja Novakovic had planned to leave Nevada when it came time for college. But that was before he discovered his academic dreams could be fulfilled at UNLV.

Physics Professor Yusheng Zhao
Research |

UNLV’s advanced energy research team is changing batteries from the inside out.

Artist rendition of the Kepler-9 planetary system
Research |

Planetary neighbors can help each other sustain life, according to new research from UNLV and Harvard scientists.

Jason Steffen
People |

The physics professor on astronomy, heroic efforts, and how to board a plane.

George Rhee
Research |

Astronomy professor's book offers a history of cosmology and a primer on what's to come.

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Research |
Michael Pravica discusses the science and politics behind climate change.
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Research |
New supercomputer adds a jolt to UNLV research programs. Find out more about some of the projects that will be tapping into the system's processing power.
A man leaning against a file cabinet with a white board and a shelf filled with books behind them
People |

Physics professor George Rhee on changing his mind, debating the science, and the importance of public lectures.

Rebel vets
Business and Community |

Some of UNLV's most distinctive programs have had a helping hand from local philanthropists.

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Research |
Astronomy professor George Rhee shares his curiosity about our origins in his Feb. 19 University Forum lecture. Join the conversation, geared for the general public.