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College of Sciences News

The School of Life Sciences offers programs that meet the needs of students intending to enter the workforce or pursue advanced training in the sciences, medicine, and other professional and technical fields. We provide a well-rounded foundation in natural, physical, and mathematical sciences that can set students up for successful careers and professional programs.

Current Sciences News

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The Tseng Lab at UNLV discovers frog larvae can regrow their eyes, and seeks ways to replicate the process to benefit humans.

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Campus News |

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

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Research |

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

Eric Chronister
People |

From early influences to defining academic choices, the College of Sciences dean's nonlinear journey highlights the power of mentorship.

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Campus News |

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

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Research |

UNLV mechanical engineering lab creates 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis, enhancing veterinary capabilities and countering ongoing beaching crisis.

Sciences In The News

Martha Stewart

Foxes are vital to ecosystems, helping reduce rodent and rabbit populations. However, they can also dig holes in yards, get into trash, tear up fencing, and steal fruits and vegetables from gardens. While they certainly are important, you may not want them in your yard all the time. Fortunately, there are ways to naturally and humanely deter them—here, we spoke with experts about a few go-to methods.

Fox 9 KMSP

As four astronauts head toward the Moon in a module about the size of a small bedroom, Professor Mike Pravica joins us to break down the science behind NASA’s Artemis II mission. From what the crew will experience to the technology making it possible, we take a closer look at this next step in returning humans to the Moon.

Only Natural Diamonds Magazine

Not all colorless gemstones are created equal. When it comes to the comparison of white sapphire vs diamond, white sapphires are often touted as an alternative to natural diamonds. In reality, they are distinctly different stones with different origins.

KSNV-TV: News 3

For the first time in more than half a century, Americans watched astronauts blast off for the moon again Wednesday as Artemis II lifted off, a milestone for space exploration that also sparked a rare moment of national unity.

Ars Technica

The key is to evenly distribute elderly passengers, who move more slowly, among the aircraft cabins.

The Brighter Side of News

Faint flickers in the night sky have puzzled astronomers for decades. These subtle changes in brightness come from violent star systems, where one star feeds on another. Now, new research from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, offers a clearer explanation for one of the most confusing signals these systems produce.

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Recent Sciences Accomplishments

Ph.D. candidate Renee Olney (Radiochemistry) has been awarded a prestigious fellowship with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). As a member of the Class of 2026-2027 NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP), Renee will begin a 12-month appointment in Washington, D.C., within the NA-22 Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation…
Mohammed K. A. Kaabar (Mathematical Sciences) has been elected as a board member of the Books Committee at the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (MarEST), United Kingdom. IMarEST is one of the world’s leading professional institutions dedicated to advancing marine engineering, science, and applied technology. This…
Satish C. Bhatnagar (Mathematical Sciences) presented a paper on the Bricks and Blocks of Ultra mathematicians in the session, "Unspoken History of Mathematics," organized during the 105th annual meeting of the Southeastern section of the Mathematical Association of America held in Florence, Alabama, on March 26-28, 2026. 
Lex de Asis (Psychology) and Adrianna N. Tsao (Biological Sciences; Neuroscience) were named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholars.The Goldwater Scholarship is the nation’s premier undergraduate award for students pursuing research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics. This year, 1,485 students from 482 institutions were nominated…
Satish C. Bhatnagar (Mathematical Sciences) presented a paper, "A confluence of Hinduism and Judaism," during the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion - Western Region, which was held (both live and on Zoom) on the UNLV campus March 13-15, 2026.
Mohammed Kaabar (Mathematical Sciences), has been selected as one of the 25 recipients of the 2026 Peer Reviewers Extraordinaire Award by MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching), a program of California State University, Long Beach. The recognition was announced during the OLC Innovate 2026 Conference, an…