Topic: Research

As Seen on Oprah
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Research | July 23, 2009

Psychology professor Marta Meana appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show and discusses what ignites desire in women.

State of Terror
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Research | July 22, 2009

History professor Thomas Wright explores government repression in Latin America in his award-winning book.

Too Hot to Trot
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Research | July 22, 2009
Researchers find that artificial turf temperatures may be too hot for summer fun.
Stretching: The Truth
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Research | July 22, 2009

Contrary to what you may think, stretching before you play or work out could actually reduce your athletic performance. Find out why.

Keeping Kids on Track
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Research | July 22, 2009

UNLV's program tracks the health of Nevada kindergartners to help school district officials provide the resources needed to ensure kids are healthy.

Rounding Up Rattlers
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Research | July 22, 2009

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.

Shakin’ It Up
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Research | July 22, 2009

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.

Bright Ideas
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Research | July 22, 2009

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.