Although they are small in number — five full-time faculty members and one part-time professor — and their program is relatively new, UNLV astrophysics professors have not escaped the attention of the National Science Foundation and NASA. Both agencies now actively fund the group's research and rely on their expertise to ensure mission success.
While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at UNLV seeks to address some of the region's most pressing water issues.
Increasing the number of graduates is still a priority, but UNLV’s School of Nursing also seeks to build its research and enhance understanding of the endeavor.
A unique, 20-year study found that regular exercise, especially if continued over time, significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease in middle-aged and older men.
The stress of military deployments takes a toll on effective communication for couples.
A recent study of Army wives finds military couples struggle to communicate effectively before, during and after a service member's deployment.
UNLV researchers complete detailed model showing how the shallow sediments of the Las Vegas Valley will respond during an earthquake.
The UNLV Baby and Child Rebel Lab researches why babies stereotype and how stereotyping can be curbed before children reach adulthood.
Small-town life during the rise and fall of Southern Nevada's mining industry is chronicled through rarely seen newspaper clippings, photos, and letters in a digital library collection, Southern Nevada: The Boomtown Years 1900-1925.