Topic: science and technology

Two women stand in front of an image of a Martian rover
| May 19, 2020

Pair of geoscience professors at the forefront of UNLV’s contributions to Mars exploration, but plenty more academics are involved in the Red Planet.

Clouds forming near black hole
| May 14, 2020

Once you leave the majestic skies of Earth, the word “cloud” no longer means a white fluffy-looking structure that produces rain. Instead, clouds in the greater universe are clumpy areas of greater density than their surroundings.

Kids building an arch bridge
| February 28, 2020

K-6 students get hands-on learning in how to problem-solve during Introduce a Kid to Engineering Day.

computer screen showing Facebook friend requests
| November 4, 2019

UNLV communication studies professor and social media researcher Natalie Pennington unveils the biggest online dealbreakers, cling makers, and tips for culling your contact list.

UNLV Professor Libby Hausrath
| October 21, 2019

Libby Hausrath is one of just 10 scientists selected for NASA’s returned sample science team; will help decide which samples return to Earth from Mars 2020 mission.

a close-up of a group of circles
| September 30, 2019

Researchers from the College of Sciences showcase the artistic side of science by featuring their most captivating research images.