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Rise of the Verminator
A zest for pest control has landed UNLV alumnus Mike Masterson his own show called “Verminators” on the Discovery Channel. The show chronicles Mike and his elite team of exterminators from infestation to infestation.
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Going to Court With Confidence
The Kids’ Court School at the Boyd School of Law helps reduce a child’s angst and fear of the court system by teaching them about the judicial process. More than 300 children have already participated.
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UNLV Helps Neighborhood Reduce Energy Bills
One Las Vegas neighborhood is cutting summertime energy bills in half thanks to a collaborative partnership between the UNLV Center for Energy Research, Pulte Homes, and NV Energy.
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Too Hot to Trot
Researchers find that artificial turf temperatures may be too hot for summer fun.
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Stretching: The Truth
Contrary to what you may think, stretching before you play or work out could actually reduce your athletic performance. Find out why.
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Keeping Kids on Track
UNLV's program tracks the health of Nevada kindergartners to help school district officials provide the resources needed to ensure kids are healthy.
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Rounding Up Rattlers
A life sciences doctoral student is exploring the habitat choices of speckled rattlesnakes in the Mojave Desert. This research will help hikers avoid them during hiking season and improve conservation efforts for the desert serpents.
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Shakin’ It Up
UNLV geoscientists are shaking things up with a new 3-D model showing how the Las Vegas Valley will respond to earthquakes. The model will help officials and planners design safer buildings and improve disaster relief plans.
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Bright Ideas
UNLV is going big and thinking small as it moves to the forefront of solar energy research. The UNLV Center for Energy Research has installed the world’s most powerful solar energy generator while a UNLV chemist is working to expand solar cell technology.
Arts and Culture |
Black Mountain Institute at UNLV Announces Fall Speakers for Readings and Panels Series
Chef Alice Waters, Author E.L. Doctorow and U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan Among Scheduled Speakers
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UNLV Receives $5.7 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Improve Smart Grid Technology
UNLV Center for Energy Research, Partners Aim to Cut Energy Use in LV Community by More than HalfNurse Advocate Sandy Summers to Discuss How Media Portrayal of Nursing Contributes to Nurse Shortage
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