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Las Vegas Review Journal

Some Las Vegans have been looking to the sky for hints of alien life for decades, but UNLV geoscience professor Libby Hausrath has gotten closer than any of them to finding sound proof.

AOL

A home elevator may seem like a big-ticket splurge, but it can make a huge difference in the accessibility of your home and allow greater freedom for those with mobility limitations. This is especially important for those who want to remain in their homes as they get older.

The Nevada Independent

Part of Lange’s proposal is establishing a Nevada Media and Technology Lab housed within the Nevada Studios Project on land at the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. The lab would provide workforce development, education and training. The bill notes that UNLV, the College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State University, the Clark County School District “and any other educational organization” could participate in the project.

The Food Institute

Agritourism is a $4.5 billion industry, according to the USDA – and it’s a strategy farmers and ranchers have been leveraging to withstand an increasingly volatile agricultural economy. Corn and soy prices reached four-year lows in 2024, according to Reuters, prompting many farmers to sow some new strategies to make up the difference – from corn mazes and overnight stays to petting zoos and wedding venues.

U.S.A. Today

President Donald Trump's decision to fly ICE detainees to a U.S. military base in Cuba has effectively blocked almost anyone ‒ including members of Congress ‒ from monitoring what's happening there.

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now

Doctor Jeffrey Cummings is world-renowned in the field of Alzheimer’s research and he leads UNLV’s Center for Transformative Neuroscience. He and six other scientists published research Wednesday that looked at the potential existing drugs have for the research and treatment of Alzheimer’s, for example, drugs like rasagiline for Parkinson’s or bexarotene for cancer. It’s called repurposing.

Las Vegas Sun

Mayor Shelley Berkley, wearing a bright yellow blazer and even brighter smile, stood next to a podium in front of a small crowd Thursday morning inside the council chambers of Las Vegas City Hall, fielding questions from reporters.

WCBSFM: On-Demand Podcast

Foxx and Annie spoke with Professor Michael Pravica about the asteroid that is moving towards earth. He's a professor of physics and astronomy. Will the 2024 YR4 asteroid hit NYC?

P.B.S.

Where does Nevada’s cannabis industry stand in 2025? What can consumers expect with prices? And how does the 2024 Presidential Election factor in? Our in-studio panel weighs in. Then we meet George Lee, a former Las Vegas blackjack dealer with an incredible story of his start as a ballet dancer on Broadway.

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