The international LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration reports the observations of two record-breaking events in gravitational wave observations. They were detected in October and November 2024, and they might be a crucial step forward in our understanding of the ripples in space-time and the events that create them.

Two federal judges last week admitted to releasing rulings that contained errors generated by artificial intelligence, underscoring a lack of uniform, permanent AI guidelines for U.S. courts as the technology spreads through the legal profession.

A pair of once-in-a-lifetime comets are rocketing through our skies right now, and it's a rare treat because they won't be back for hundreds of years. The comets, C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (SWAN), look similar. Both comets have already had their brightest nights on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21. But if you're out and about this final week of October, you can still spot these green gaseous globes and their streaming tails.

The number of states with high adult obesity rates declined in 2024 for the first time in more than a decade — but obesity rates are still increasing in Nevada, according to a new report on federal data.

Researchers have created a synthetic compound from caraway seeds that shows greater effectiveness than current childhood epilepsy medications, offering hope for safer treatments without cannabis-related regulatory barriers.

A team of researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has developed a new class of CBD -like compounds, but without using the cannabis plant. Instead, the scientists turned to an unexpected source: caraway seeds, a spice commonly used in breads, stews, and cheeses.

It’s dinner and a show — with a deadly twist! Kylie’s 21st… and Last is an interactive murder mystery experience created by seniors in UNLV’s College of Hospitality, featuring performances by undergraduate Theatre majors. Guests will enjoy a four-course meal with passed hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, surf & turf, and dessert, all while trying to solve the evening’s mysterious crime. It’s a one-of-a-kind night that blends food, performance, and fun — and best of all, proceeds benefit student scholarships in both Hospitality and Theatre. Suspense never tasted so good!

More than six percent of Las Vegas Valley residents can buy a home on their own, according to data from UNLV researchers. The findings from the Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV analyze the impact of the Valley’s land shortage on the housing market, prices for homes and rent, and the impact on the growth of businesses and good-paying jobs for residents to improve their quality of life.

Pancreatic cancer has a very high mortality. Once diagnosed, the 5-year survival is only 13%. Episodes of pancreatitis, family history, smoking, and obesity are some risk factors, but these only explain less than a third of the variance in its incidence. At present, early detection of pancreatic cancer is very difficult, and screening is not recommended for people without symptoms. Typical tests include imaging, detection of tumor markers, and confirmatory biopsy, which are expensive, and the biopsy is invasive.