News: Department of Physics and Astronomy

Neptune and Uranus
Research |

UNLV research shows that water can change its structure under the scrutiny of intense pressure, giving us an idea of its appearance on extraterrestrial worlds.

students walking down stairs past UNLV signage, with the Flashlight sculpture in the background
Campus News |

A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.

undergraduates
Campus News |

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

artist depiction of collision of black holes in deep space
Research |

Updated LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA catalog features 161 gravitational wave events between April 2024 and January 2025, including evidence of second-generation black holes and the clearest-ever gravitational wave signal.

Pravica and his X-ray device.
Research |

UNLV physics lab works on new research harnessing the power of X-rays to extend the lifespan of batteries in electric cars and cell phones.

springtime bees
Campus News |

A flowery collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

spring campus
Campus News |

Some of the most vibrant headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

Artist depiction of cataclysmic variable star system
Research |

UNLV-led team of astrophysicists resolves decades-old conundrum with new theory on mechanisms driving periodic brightness variations in cataclysmic variable star systems. 
 

Campus landscape
Campus News |

Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

Some early studying during the opening week of the Spring 2026 semester (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).
Campus News |

A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

Three young girls excitedly watch as one draws on paper with a crayon
Business and Community |

Annual initiative invites CCSD elementary students to explore entertainment, science, and college life — all in one unforgettable day.

two female students sitting at stone table out on campus
People |

 Students share their hopes for the semester ahead.