News: Division of Research

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Research |

Here's how UNLV's radiochemistry program is building a diverse workforce for the nation's nuclear energy sector.

cigarette
Research |

Nicotine impacts bone health — upping chance of wrist, spine, other breaks by nearly 40%.

2022 U.N.L.V. Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Graduate College.  May 13, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

"bathtub ring" around Lake Mead
Research |

How UNLV anthropologist Jennifer Byrnes is helping improve training for forensic scientists.

aerial of Colorado River
Research |

Confronted in our desert backyard by the inescapable effects of a deteriorating environment, these UNLV researchers, professors, and activists are fighting to mitigate the effects of climate change on scientific, legal, and sociological fronts.

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Campus News |

Edwin Oh uses genetics to improve health while Katherine Hertlein explores healthy relationships and the connection between sexuality and technology.

professor and student during research presentation
People |

Through research and advocacy for her students, engineering professor Jacimari Batista helps address Nevada's natural resources issues.

artist conception of fast radio burst
Research |

New study by international team of scientists identifies polarization as key trait that may reveal the origin of the powerful millisecond-long cosmic radio explosions.  

detail shot of gloved hand processing samples in test tubes
Research |

Research by nursing professors helping address issues from trouble sleeping to health education and psychiatric care.

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Research |

Research division hosting event to explore unmet needs and plan for the future of UNLV's computing infrastructure.

UNLV neuroscientist Rochelle Hines and a student work in the lab
Research |

UNLV-led research team identifies key brain protein to target for new customized drug therapies treating adverse symptoms of developmental disorder subtypes.

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Campus News |

New service aids UNLV researchers while serving community members with chronic illnesses.