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
The university becomes the first NSHE institution to introduce a comprehensive plan for tackling climate change.
Week-long program uncovers the 'hidden curriculum' in graduate education for students in STEM disciplines.
A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.
UNLV astrophysicists analyze data from Event Horizon Telescope’s groundbreaking imaging of Sagittarius A* and suggest it formed by merger of two black holes roughly 9 billion years ago.
UNLV grads and longtime event volunteers Kevin McVay and Robin Grove drop their Top 5 list of commemorative T-shirts from the annual event.
The development director helps build the future STEM workforce by connecting donors to student programs.
Sciences In The News
When we think creatively or have “Eureka” moments, we may actually unlock access to a dimension outside of our everyday perception, according to the controversial theory.
A baffling new theory to explain human consciousness has suggested it comes from hidden dimensions and is not just brain activity. A physicist claimed that we plug in to these invisible planes of the universe when making art, practicing science, pondering philosophy or dreaming, and this could explain the phenomenon that has evaded scientific understanding for centuries.
In a world where individuality and craftsmanship reign supreme, finding the perfect item that reflects your unique taste can be a journey of discovery. From exquisite glassware, drinks to thoughtfully curated gifts, and from refined cigars to bespoke furniture, there are brands dedicated to elevating the art of living. Whether you’re an aficionado of fine spirits, a cigar connoisseur, or someone with an eye for distinctive home décor, these carefully selected pieces cater to the sophisticated lifestyle you seek. Let’s explore how these exceptional brands offer more than just products—they provide a gateway to a refined, curated way of life.
The U.S. National Science Foundation has invested over $2.1 million in eight projects through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR). This investment, in collaboration with NASA, aims to strengthen research infrastructure, advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent development at six institutions in five U.S. states, and develop the next generation of leaders in STEM.
The monsoon season and the rain it usually produces has been abnormally dry this summer in Las Vegas. The season, which runs from June through mid-September, has dropped just 0.08 inches of rain here, according to the National Weather Service.
Milky Way’s supermassive black hole has a mysterious past, and scientists have found some evidence to explain its behaviour. The supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, is located 26,000 light-years away from Earth in the center of our galaxy.
