Articles by Francis McCabe
The Shards of Time
How a vacation in South Africa, a one-of-its-kind UNLV lab, and pieces of volcanic glass smaller than a grain of salt changed a long-held view of human history.
Study: Unique Diamond Impurities Indicate Water Deep in Earth's Mantle
Scientific analysis of diamond impurities - known as inclusions - reveal naturally forming ice crystals and point to water-rich regions deep below the Earth's crust.
Gaming the Future
In an only-in-Las Vegas program, UNLV students are constructing the future of casino games.
UNLV Study Finds No Testosterone Changes in Esports Gamers
First of its kind study looked at UNLV’s 8-Bit team as it readies for Mountain West Showdown against Boise State University.
Mars Rocks
UNLV research could help assess landing locations and excavation sites for NASA’s 2020 rover mission to Mars.
Know Before You Go: Parking Tips
Simple tips to avoid the crowds during the busy start of the spring 2018 semester at UNLV.
UNLV Study: Placenta Consumption Offers Few Benefits for New Moms
Research finds that consuming encapsulated placentas has little to no effect on postpartum mood and maternal bonding; detectable changes shown in hormones.
UNLV Ranked Among Best in Nation for Veterans
The Military Times rankings are based on a survey of the veteran support services, special rules, accommodations, and financial incentives offered to students with military ties.
Finding Life and Dark Matter in Nevada's Hot Springs
UNLV Prof. Brian Hedlund is studying microorganisms in a Nevada hot spring; the results could help evaluate whether extraterrestrial life exists.