A roundup of news stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

International team of scientists reveals first in-depth look at Omnitrophota, one of the world’s oldest and tiniest bacteria.

UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences professor Francis Cucinotta participates in research with implications to be felt from a doctor’s exam room to the nuclear energy industry. 

Researchers track and compare wastewater samples between the Las Vegas Strip and the local community to better estimate visitor impacts to local disease trends. 

A polymer created by a longtime chemistry professor can lower the risk of fires when used as a component of lithium-ion batteries.

The research infrastructure manager finds joy in troubleshooting the inevitable research space issues all across campus.

A collection of news stories highlighting expert insights, new collaborations, and academic achievement.

New UNLV research is using a resource hidden in plain sight, pulling water out of thin air through atmospheric water harvesting.

As more states adopt legal sports betting, International Gaming Institute leader Brett Abarbanel talks regulations, research, and the industry’s changing ‘boys’ club’ reputation.

Beyond being passionate about researching climate change and its environmental impacts — Marie-Odile Fortier is unobjectively enthusiastic about educating others on the complex topic.

Longtime research director brings nearly 20 years of advisory and leadership experience in transition to lead role.

Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making UNLV research highlights from the year.