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Eight years ago, Nevadans voted to legalize cannabis for recreational use. But a lot has changed since 2017.
The E2 Center will allow students at UNLV to take on the role of control room operator, providing the chance to gain real-life experience. It will also provide a means to conduct outreach to the community on the benefits of nuclear power through demonstrations and tours for local leaders, K-12 students, and the broader public.
People with Type 2 diabetes are at a much higher risk for Alzheimer's disease than people without diabetes, and a new study might have unearthed the connection. Researchers from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) took a closer look at how type 2 diabetes alters brain activity in areas tied to memory and motivation.
The E2 Center will allow students at UNLV to take on the role of control room operator, providing the chance to gain real-life experience. It will also provide a means to conduct outreach to the community on the benefits of nuclear power through demonstrations and tours for local leaders, K-12 students, and the broader public.
Wednesday marks President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day," when reciprocal tariffs will take effect for imported goods. Dr. Stephen Miller, research director for the Center for Business and Economic Research at UNLV, joined us to talk more about how tariffs could affect people living in Las Vegas.
Tattoos have become quite prevalent, especially in the younger generation. Tattoos include the administration of exogenous pigments into the deep layer of the skin (dermis) to create a permanent design. Tattoos have been administered for over 5000 years, and at present are a common cosmetic practice all over the world.
Dozens of locals called for lower power bills and cleaner energy Tuesday, urging NV Energy to hear their concerns.
In 25 years, it’s estimated that the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in this country will almost triple. That’s also about the same amount of time researchers have also found it might take for the disease to grow and develop in the human brain. But UNLV researchers have published a new study uncovering another clue as to what could be causing brain disease—while also pointing to a possible hedge against that development.