Research
| April 24, 2013
Risky Recreation
Why do people choose amateur auto racing over a walk in the park? New research examines link between dangerous activities and our tolerance for risking death.
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Research
| April 9, 2013
Rockin’ a Pair of Toning Shoes?
They won’t firm your bottom but they can help you get fit.
Research
| April 2, 2013
5 Big Myths Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Gaming
UNLV's Center for Gaming Research dispels some of the more enduring misconceptions about gambling.
Research
| March 7, 2013
Parenting Your Pets
How attached you are to your dog might have something to do with how it came into your life, UNLV anthropology study suggests.
Research
| February 27, 2013
Steamed, Dehydrated or Raw: Placentas May Help Moms’ Post-Partum Health
UNLV anthropology survey examines why women consume their placentas after childbirth.
Research
| February 13, 2013
Black Mountain Institute Spring 2013 Readings and Panels Series
Distinguished speakers and writers from across the nation specializing in literature, politics and social issues are part of this season’s lecture series.
Research
| January 23, 2013
What's the Pitch? Capturing Bits of Energy
A team of students develop a batteryless device to help researchers collect field data.
Research
| January 14, 2013
What's the Pitch? Conserving Water
Engineering students share their idea for saving water in the residence halls.
Research
| January 7, 2013
UNLV Report Studies Economic Impact of a Casino-Resort Development in Toronto
UNLV International Gaming Institute issues fifth and final report of series on policy debates related to casino-resort in Greater Toronto Area.
Research
| December 12, 2012
UNLV Researchers Find First Evidence of Ice Age Wolves in Nevada
Fossilized foot bone from extinct dire wolf discovered at Upper Las Vegas Wash; estimated to be 10,000 to 15,000 years old.
Research
| December 11, 2012
Family grows, hormone slows
Research on testosterone in dads looks beyond the easy explanations.
Research
| December 3, 2012
UNLV Report: Impact of Casino-Resort Development on Crime Rates In Toronto
Second report from UNLV International Gaming Institute examines crime impacts of a casino-resort in Greater Toronto Area.