News: Department of Physics and Astronomy
A nearly native Las Vegan, Nemanja Novakovic had planned to leave Nevada when it came time for college. But that was before he discovered his academic dreams could be fulfilled at UNLV.
UNLV’s advanced energy research team is changing batteries from the inside out.
Planetary neighbors can help each other sustain life, according to new research from UNLV and Harvard scientists.
The physics professor on astronomy, heroic efforts, and how to board a plane.
Astronomy professor's book offers a history of cosmology and a primer on what's to come.
Physics professor George Rhee on changing his mind, debating the science, and the importance of public lectures.
Some of UNLV's most distinctive programs have had a helping hand from local philanthropists.
Gene Smith dug deep into the earth while Diane Smith reached for the stars. Memorial service for Gene will be held Sept. 27.
Local retiree audits class and is so impressed by stellar professor that he donates money for lecture series.