Topic: environment

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Research | March 24, 2010

UNLV researchers complete detailed model showing how the shallow sediments of the Las Vegas Valley will respond during an earthquake.

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Research | February 3, 2010

Elevated mercury levels in canned tuna may put your health at risk.

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Research | February 3, 2010

Wetter conditions could increase water storage in Lake Mead by nine to 48 Percent within two years.

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Research | October 29, 2009

Tiny quagga mussels are clogging water pipelines, attaching to boats and lake structures, and causing big problems at Lake Mead.

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Business and Community | July 22, 2009

One Las Vegas neighborhood is cutting summertime energy bills in half thanks to a collaborative partnership between the UNLV Center for Energy Research, Pulte Homes, and NV Energy.

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Research | July 22, 2009
Researchers find that artificial turf temperatures may be too hot for summer fun.
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Research | July 22, 2009

A life sciences doctoral student is exploring the habitat choices of speckled rattlesnakes in the Mojave Desert. This research will help hikers avoid them during hiking season and improve conservation efforts for the desert serpents.

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Research | July 22, 2009

UNLV is going big and thinking small as it moves to the forefront of solar energy research. The UNLV Center for Energy Research has installed the world’s most powerful solar energy generator while a UNLV chemist is working to expand solar cell technology.