Resident experts Barbara Luke and Wanda Taylor weigh in as UNLV prepares to participate in the Great Nevada Shakeout on Thursday.

Take a peek at the fossil discoveries of paleontologist Josh Bonde.

Gene Smith dug deep into the earth while Diane Smith reached for the stars.

Cave deposits reveal 22,000 years of North American monsoon rainfall.

Fossilized foot bone from extinct dire wolf discovered at Upper Las Vegas Wash; estimated to be 10,000 to 15,000 years old.

Geoscience grad student's work help people in remote areas of Ghana manage water resources.

UNLV-led research team ties spike in ancient oceanic oxygen levels to earliest animal biodiversity; findings reported in Sept. 27 issue of journal Nature.

The cave formations contain information on historical rainfall patterns which coincide with the rise and fall of ancient cities in Mesoamerica.

Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.

UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.

Scientists link fate of Mesoamerican civilizations to climate change

Who says research is just for faculty? Meet six of the many UNLV students who know that research is the best way to learn their disciplines, build their skills, and change the world.