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.

UNLV researchers combined new and historical data to further understand the unique geology of Nevada’s gold deposits, which could help locate similar deposits in other areas of the world.

A team of UNLV and UNR researchers have devised a new model for how Nevada’s gold deposits formed, which may help in exploration efforts for new gold deposits.

UNR, UNLV researchers’ work featured in the journal Nature Geoscience

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

Volcanologist’s career, UNLV programs develop as nuclear waste repository battle drug out.

The Harry Reid Silver State Research Award honors UNLV’s most respected faculty scholars, whose work exemplifies the best in Nevada research.