Articles by Tony Allen
Study: The Evolutionary Origins of Poor Long-Term Decision Making
New UNLV-led study models thousands of generations to find out why animals – including humans – evolved to prefer short-term gains over more fruitful long-term benefits.
Southern Nevada Christmas Tree Recycling Program Available Through Jan. 15
For nearly 30 years, UNLV and community organizations have supported free program to turn Christmas trees into mulch; more than 11,700 trees recycled in 2023.
UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute Releases Series of Reports on Nevada’s Cannabis Industry
Three new reports, shared during CPI's inaugural symposium, explore complexities of Nevada’s cannabis economy, national marketing strategies, and explosion of THC beverage market.
Massive Merger: Study Reveals Evidence for Origin of Supermassive Black Hole at Galaxy’s Center
UNLV astrophysicists analyze data from Event Horizon Telescope’s groundbreaking imaging of Sagittarius A* and suggest it formed by merger of two black holes roughly 9 billion years ago.
Cosmic Leap: NASA Swift Satellite and AI Unravel the Distance of the Farthest Gamma-Ray Bursts
Two studies pair observational data with machine learning models to increase precision in distance estimates for GRBs.
Jumbo Discovery: Astronomers Offer Model for Formation of Newly Discovered “Free-Floating” Planets
Study in Nature Astronomy theorizes that dense stellar clusters may eject pairs of giant planets, which remain gravitationally bound to one another.
U.S. News Rankings: 24 UNLV Graduate and Professional Programs Among Top 100 in Field
UNLV Law School has 14 top 100 programs in publication’s 2024 rankings, including No. 2 ranking for legal writing; Physical Therapy cracks top 50.
Takeaways from the 2024 UNLV State of the University Address
In fourth annual campus address, President Keith E. Whitfield shares a message of progress amidst recovery from December’s campus tragedy.
UNLV Continues to Shine in U.S. News & World Report’s Annual Online Program Rankings
UNLV’s online bachelor’s in psychology, master’s programs in nursing rank among the nation's top 20; university nets four top 100 rankings.