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Feared Extinct, the "Mekong Ghost" Fish Reappears
Rediscovery of the elusive giant salmon carp is a call to action for the protection of the Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversity
Theoretical physicist studies possibility of large molecules for quantum science
Research published in the journal 'Science' shows 'buckyballs' exhibit interesting behavior
New ÁùºÏ±¦µä State Climatologist seeks to meet state’s needs
With hiring of new state climatologist, University research reaches new heights
ÁùºÏ±¦µä Seismological Laboratory installs new wildfire camera in Minden
The NSL partnered with NV Energy, Douglas County and AT&T to install the camera
Making their MARC: Riley Gillis
Gillis is one of the four students in the second MARC cohort
Changing winters are impacting Lake Tahoe and other freshwater ecosystems
Recent research sheds light on how freshwaters are threatened by climate change and impacts to winter
Understanding the geology of Chilean volcanoes
Geology professor receives renewed funding to continue work on Cordón Caulle
Day at the Museum returns to University campus on Oct. 19
A dozen museums offering free admission from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Keck Museum ranked third best museum in Sierra ÁùºÏ±¦µä
Over 56,000 votes were cast
Public invited to participate in free, expert-led geology field trip to Sierra Valley on Oct. 19
The ÁùºÏ±¦µä Bureau of Mines and Geology hosts annual Earth Science Week field trip
Energy Solutions Forum explores grid-enhancing technologies
Speaker Jon Wellinghoff discusses efficiency opportunities on the electrical grid
What can an insect’s sense of smell tell us about the neuroscience of decision-making?
Research study can shed light on decision-making based on hunger
International collaborations strengthened at Lake Tahoe Summit
USAID group hosted by University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno attends Lake Tahoe Summit
Chickadees with better spatial memory live longer
A research study published in Science shows better spatial memory is linked to longer lifespan in food-caching chickadees
Tracking plasma progression in a picosecond
Physicists develop a new method to study high-density plasmas using X-ray Free Electron Lasers
Researchers use observations to remove bias in climate models in Southern Hemisphere
An unexpected cooling trend, followed by warming, threw models off
Peatland geographer Julie Loisel funded by NSF CAREER Award
Loisel awarded $816,000 to study peatlands in the tropics
Research published in PNAS proposes a new model that predicts river tributary length and spacing
The work may improve scientists’ ability to route water, sediment, and nutrients through river networks
Moving closer to “one protein, one drugâ€
Chemistry professor works on compound that could be used to treat diseases from cancer to hepatitis B
Geographer turns peatlands workshop into a “science vacationâ€
Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship
Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research
Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?
Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol
Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ranked 70th in the country
Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report put the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno program in the top 100 in the U.S.
Banking on ÁùºÏ±¦µä's native seeds
An effort to supply ÁùºÏ±¦µä plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding
Making their MARC: Jada Okaikoi
Okaikoi is part of the second cohort in the MARC program
Westfall Scholars of spring 2024 celebrate their academic accomplishments
These students earned the highest GPA in their programs
Nature article proposes new way to identify faults that might pose earthquake risk
The researchers found geometric complexity of nearby faults could play a role in the risk of earthquakes
College of Science 2024 awards
The College of Science student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards
Mackay School celebrates another year of excellence
The annual John W. Mackay Banquet took place on April 26
Visit Lake Tahoe on May 30 to learn about “The Promise of Chemical Ecologyâ€
Neurodegenerative disease prevention, “blue zones†and environmental conservation to be discussed at the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology keynote presentation
Faces of the Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez
Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, will pursue a Ph.D. at MIT
Sci-On! Film Festival returns to Fleischmann Planetarium May 1 – 4
The festival will feature a NASA space film, introductions from directors, receptions, refreshments and live music
Catalyzing carbon and plastic recycling
Energy Solutions Forum speaker Karen Goldberg spoke about the methods her lab is pursuing to recycle carbon and plastic
Creating quantum sensors - chemistry meets physics
Chemistry professor and colleagues awarded NSF grant to build quantum device
Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why
The spatial memory of mountain chickadees is influenced by genetics and may need to evolve with a changing climate
Reno/Sparks selected to be part of Urban Heat Mapping Campaign
The summer 2024 effort will involve community volunteers and is supported by the National Institutes of Health, NOAA, Climate.gov and Heat Watch
Ask the Professor: Which bees will my garden attract?
A recently published article outlines the relationship between bee nutrition and flower visits
Making their MARC: Yajahira Dircio
Dircio is one of four students in the second MARC cohort
Researchers and students gain new insights and make new connections in Panama
Student participants join researchers to support international conservation efforts
University geothermal research center holds Geothermal Town Hall
The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in ÁùºÏ±¦µä
STEM Sisters in Panamá
Two high school graduates had the research experience of a lifetime
Mackay Muckers take gold in International Collegiate Mining Competition
Ten students traveled to Montana to show off their traditional mining skills
Discover Science Podcast: Jevin West on misinformation in and about science
Graduate student Maddie Lohman and math professor Paul Hurtado are joined by Jevin West
Using bacteria to make useful products out of carbon
Executive Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing at LanzaTech speaks at Energy Solutions Forum
Seeking fundamental truths in mathematics
Associate Professor Chris Rogers receives grant to study symmetry and support historically underrepresented research students
Making their MARC: Nandini Naidu
Naidu is part of the second cohort in the MARC program
What can be done to stop misinformation in and about science?
Discover Science lecturer on Feb. 22 will discuss the institution of science
Student Emergency Fund donations doubled until Giving Day
Donations to the College of Science’s student emergency fund will be matched up to $50,000 thanks to generous alumni
The chickadee in the snowbank
A ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate change in the Sierra ÁùºÏ±¦µä mountains
Mackay shines at AEMA 2023
Mackay School faculty and students made an impact at annual conference
Discover Science Podcast: Colby Pellegrino on the water challenges of the Colorado River
Political science professor Elizabeth Koebele is joined by Colby Pellegrino
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – January through March
Interim ÁùºÏ±¦µä State Climatologist Tom Albright reviews the past three months and what it means for the state
NBMG geoscientist wins Young Scientist Award from GSA
The Donath Medal is awarded to a young scientist for outstanding research
Exploring nuclear as an energy solution
Marc Nichol from the Nuclear Energy Institute shares nuclear technology developments
Discover Science Podcast: Joe Schwarcz on the magic of chemistry
Chemistry student Jesus Diaz Sanchez and chemistry professor Brian Frost are joined by Joe Schwarcz
State of the College of Science
Prep day tradition continues under leadership of Dean Hope-Weeks
Two years on, quantum research project gets renewed funding
The goals of the interdisciplinary project are both scientific and educational
