A new study led by UNLV scientists sheds light on how planets, including Earth, formed in our galaxy—and why the life and death of nearby stars are an important piece of the puzzle.

Humans are some of the greatest builders on the planet, but we’re not the only ones. Beneath the ocean, some unlikely creatures build breathtakingly intricate structures with a variety of clever techniques and materials. Underwater homes serve many purposes: they shelter offspring, offer refuge from predators, and in some cases, support entire ecosystems. Some of these creatures even open their homes to other species. And some can even be kept in a home aquarium, where you can watch them build their homes.

There are an estimated 23 active rocket launch facilities across the globe, but a massive increase in launch requests from the satellite industry is spurring demand for more capacity, especially when it comes to rockets.

The Nevada team, which will include researchers from the Desert Research Institute, the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will collect samples from underground sites in Nevada and the southwest to study how microbial communities use radiation byproducts to survive.

What if Howard Hughes, Hoover Dam, or the family-friendly era had never arrived to change Sin City? It’s time to go into the Vegas multiverse.

What if Howard Hughes, Hoover Dam, or the family-friendly era had never arrived to change Sin City? It’s time to go into the Vegas multiverse.

On an episode of the popular podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, British actor Idris Elba and the host (the former star of Parks and Recreation) are bonding over the aches and pains that arise in your 50s. Elba mentions that he's a big fan of grounding as a way to reduce inflammation and stiffness. He notes that a lot of people are skeptical of the wellness ritual, "but it works."

In a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park, a microbe does something that life shouldn’t be able to: It breathes oxygen and sulfur at the same time.

Federal investment in science and engineering research plays a key role in growing our economy and driving innovation in Nevada. Cuts and disruptions to this funding threaten our students and our future workforce and economic base.

For years, scientists have asked whether fossils record how ocean ecosystems actually worked, not just which species were there. A new study answers that question with a careful field test along the North Carolina coast.

Lake Mead is projected to reach some of its lowest water levels ever recorded by 2027, raising concerns about the future of the vital water source. Tourists and locals alike are witnessing the stark changes in the lake's water levels, with the lake currently running 7 feet lower than it was in 2023 and 2024.

Astrophysics professor and Afternoon Shift fan favorite, Mike Pravica, drops by The Afternoon Shift to chat all things space and our weird and wonderful universe.