Articles by Tony Allen
Research in Brief: How Highly Mobile Populations Can Skew Local COVID-19 Wastewater Trends
Researchers track and compare wastewater samples between the Las Vegas Strip and the local community to better estimate visitor impacts to local disease trends.
Takeaways from the 2023 UNLV State of the University Address
President Keith E. Whitfield emphasizes the ‘joy of learning’ as UNLV plans for future growth, modernizes learning strategies, and strengthens community and business connections.
UNLV Nursing Online Grad Programs Again Ranked Among Nation’s Best
Online master’s programs in nursing continue U.S. News & World Report rankings rise with two Top 10 placements; bachelor’s program in psychology also cracks Top 20.
Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program Begins Dec. 26 in Southern Nevada
UNLV, community organizations lead partnership to offer 30 valley drop sites; nearly 18,000 trees recycled into mulch for public amenities in 2021.
Deep-Space Discovery: Oddball Gamma-Ray Burst Forces Revision of Theoretical Framework
A long-duration gamma-ray burst observed in late 2021 revealed signatures typically associated with short-duration bursts, forcing puzzled scientists to create a new model for the origin of this unique burst.
5 Simple Techniques to Keep Holiday Stress in Check
Wellness expert and medical school professor Anne Weisman shares tips from her mind-body training that anyone can use to de-stress and find balance during the holiday season.
Astronomers Unveil New – and Puzzling – Features of Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts
New study by international team of scientists reveals an evolving, magnetized environment and surprising source location for deep-space fast radio bursts – observations that defy current understanding.
Scientists Unveil New System for Naming Majority of the World’s Microorganisms
The SeqCode is a universal system, created through collaboration of hundreds of scientists, to formally register and name single-celled microorganisms known as prokaryotes.
Monkeypox Explained
UNLV infectious disease expert Brian Labus offers a primer on monkeypox — what it is, how it spreads, and what you need to know to protect yourself.