For the first time since records have been kept, Vegas hit 120 degrees this summer. That was just one day during the hottest June and July on record in the valley. During destructive natural events - like fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes - the president can declare a natural disaster area meaning federal dollars are immediately available for help. Senator Jacky Rosen wants extreme heat waves added to that list.

AXS-05, a novel NMDA receptor antagonist that already has approval for major depressive disorder, shows significant benefit in the treatment of agitation that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to research presented at the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC).

Is Las Vegas prepared to last through future decades of extreme heat? Our roundtable panel discusses the impacts extreme heat has on infrastructure and the need to address urban heat islands. Representatives from Clark County, City of Las Vegas, and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada share what entity is working on to face a warmer future.

Yeet: A fluffy slang word with two definitions. Kids are using “yeet” to express themselves in two ways, according to Merriam-Webster. Yeet is a verb that means to throw something hard without caring if it breaks and is an expression of excitement.

Las Vegas has always been a gambler's paradise, and it's likely to remain that way as long as planes full of visitors continue to land at Harry Reid International Airport. But does that mean Sin City is still the best bet for gamblers?

Small business owners are invited to enroll in an eight-week program designed to help participants develop practical skills needed to stay competitive and grow through the Small Business Leadership Academy (SBLA) — a UNLV Lee Business School partnership with Cox Communications and Southwest Gas.

Researchers at the International Gaming Institute on the campus of UNLV are diving deep into the effects of gambling on public health. Whether studying banking habits alongside gambling activity or creating chatbots to assist and educate users about responsible gaming, AI and machine learning is being utilized to develop guardrails that support responsible gaming. In this episode, Dr. Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at the International Gaming Institute, shares how his researchers are having an impact on responsible gambling.

Len Jessup, who during his tenure as the UNLV president helped elevate the university to a top research institution, is returning as a fellow with the school’s Lincy Institute, officials announced Wednesday.

Len Jessup, who during his tenure as the UNLV president helped elevate the university to a top research institution, is returning as a fellow with the school’s Lincy Institute, officials announced Wednesday.