In The News: Division of Research

Weight Watchers Canada

Whether you’re a running veteran or new to the game, having a solid pair of shoes is crucial to a successful and enjoyable workout.

ESPN

There might not have been dozens of scholarship program announcements, but make no mistake: The past month was one of the busiest in the brief history of college esports.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Researchers with UNLV 's Pollen Monitoring Program expect a high pollen count across the Las Vegas valley.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

New research from UNLV shows just what allergens are lurking in which neighborhoods.

Seeker.com

The Curiosity rover made big news in late 2014 when it first detected organic matter on Mars. But in detailed studies of the sites in Gale Crater studied by Curiosity, called Yellowknife Bay and Sheepbed Mudstone, the concentration of organic molecules were much lower than scientists had expected.

Inside HPC

Per the agreement, Altair’s technology will enable Cherry Creek II users to simplify access and utilization of the supercomputer’s capabilities and capacity. When deployed, PBS Works, Altair’s high-performance computing management suite, will securely manage all Cherry Creek II compute workload. In addition, users will be able to easily create, access and manage physical and virtual appliances on Cherry Creek II to run Altair’s HyperWorks simulation software and other 3rd party application software.

Science Daily

Players of the competitive esports video game League of Legends showed no change in testosterone during game play, UNLV researchers have found.

GGB News

A law professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas said the fact that relatively few women serve on the boards of directors for gaming operator poses a strong risk to operators an their shareholders.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Motorists will be able to cruise a brand-new section of Interstate 11 next Tuesday. It's the Railroad Pass interchange and it will be open for business Feb. 20.

Süddeutsche Zeitung

An international research team has discovered about 60 000 previously unknown Mayan ruins in Guatemala , according to National Geographic.

Ed Tech News

My first CES post told the story of my adventure through today’s new tech for learning. I had an amazing time meeting entrepreneurs and seeing their innovations in action. Hosting a panel as part of the Kids@Play program was a great way to connect with these businesspeople.

Professional Builder

Should builders view net zero energy as a standard instead of an aspiration? As populations age, will future homeowners rely more on voice-controlled devices to manage systems like heating, cooling, and lighting? Can modular, flexible design and construction provide answers to suburban neighborhoods that are facing growing densities? Will precast concrete emerge as the building material of choice for housing construction in a world increasingly threatened by the ravages of climate change?