The heat may be sweltering, and the sunlight may be blinding, but these headlines are absolute fire. Experts from UNLV have shared their knowledge across a varied range of topics, including:

What issues will decide Nevada’s race for governor? Can turbulence bring down a plane? Is there any validity to the “fibermaxxing” trend? What can we do to keep the bees away? Why do hackers seem to keep targeting Las Vegas resorts?

For a more comprehensive listing of the articles featuring UNLV experts, check out our frequently updated In The News page. But before then, here are some of the most prominent stories from the past month.

Health & Science

• People, Medical News Today, and Psypost spoke to neuroscientist Dustin Hines about a case where an Alzheimer’s patient showed marked improvement with the help of a psychedelic mushroom.
• Registered dietitian nutritionist Samantha Coogan’s advice was featured in both Verywell Health and Martha Stewart. Can melatonin and caffeine improve your workout? What are the health benefits of sourdough bread? Coogan’s got you covered.
• Woman’s World and Us Magazine (also Fort Worth Star-Telegram) interviewed nutritionist Sara Rosenkranz about the “fibermaxxing” wellness trend.
• Public health professor Louisa Messenger talked about how some pitch changes can confuse bugs in Woman’s World, the best mosquito repellents in Everyday Health, and how to deter wasps from your home in The Spruce.
• Hematologist Marc Kahn spoke of a drug that could double survival time for those with pancreatic cancer in Everyday Health.
• Medical biostatitian Kavita Batra explained how Daylight Saving Time can disrupt the body’s biological clock in The Independent.
• Tasting Table featured infectious disease expert Brian Labus in a pair of articles – red flags health inspectors watch for, and what it means if an ice cream shop smells foul.

Culture & Technology

• Consumer Reports and Daily Mail examined the dynamic pricing strategies for rideshare services with economist Mark Tremblay.
• Wired covered the dangers of manipulative and misleading tactics of sellers on TikTok with psychologist Shane Kraus.
• Historian Michael Green talked about Nevada stereotypes and myths in The Nevadan and Reno Gazette-Journal (twice). 

Politics & Economics

• CBS News (twice), Spectrum News, and KSNV: News 3 featured expertise from political scientist Rebecca Gill on the primary results in Nevada, along with other notable primary elections happening across the country.
• CBS News interviewed political scientist David Damore about the race for governor, and what issues might determine the election.
• Political scientist Ken Miller commented on the primary turnout and Gov. Lombardo’s reelection bid in The Nevada Independent and Open Secrets.
• The Nevada Independent discussed how Attorney General Aaron Ford was able to defeat Alexis Hill in the Democratic primary with historian Michael Green.
• Economist Stephen Miller appeared in a CNBC story about the Nevada job market.
• Cannabis policy expert Riana Durrett’s thoughts on the federal government downgrading marijuana’s legal status appeared in MJBiz Daily and High Times.

Experts Roundup

• The sales of MGM Resorts and Caesar’s Entertainment have been covered by several outlets, with insights from UNLV experts such as gaming experts Alan Feldman and Anthony Lucas; historians Michael Green and David Schwartz; hospitality professors Cass Shum and Amanda Belarmino; and economist Bill Robinson.
  Travel Weekly, Las Vegas Review-Journal, KNPR, KSNV: News 3 (twice) (thrice), Gambling Insider
• Aviation historian Dan Bubb explained carry-on rules in USA Today, some of the most popular questions among nervous fliers in the Mirror, and the air traffic controller shortage in Las Vegas with KVVU: Fox 5.
• Cybersecurity expert Greg Moody detailed why hackers love targeting Las Vegas casinos on City Cast Las Vegas.