display Latest news from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/new-unlv-startup-is-tapping-unseen-river-of-water-hidden-in-ambient-air/?sc=rsin /articles/new-unlv-startup-is-tapping-unseen-river-of-water-hidden-in-ambient-air/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:05:55 EST WAVR Technologies, first startup to launch from NSF SWSIE resources, advances the search for water sustainability solutions in harsh desert climates. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/looking-to-boost-your-heart-health-try-a-baked-potato/?sc=rsin /articles/looking-to-boost-your-heart-health-try-a-baked-potato/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:05:51 EST Nutrition sciences professor Neda Akhavan's recent study suggests spuds as a potential superfood for those with Type 2 diabetes. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/expert-available-olympians-as-social-mediamarketing-influencers/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-olympians-as-social-mediamarketing-influencers/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:05:19 EST University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/good-timing-unlv-study-unravels-how-our-brains-track-time/?sc=rsin /articles/good-timing-unlv-study-unravels-how-our-brains-track-time/?sc=rsin Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:05:22 EST Ever hear the old adage that time flies when you're having fun? A new study by a team of UNLV researchers suggests that there's a lot of truth to the trope. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/expert-available-assassination-attempt-s-influence-on-elections-in-history/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-assassination-attempt-s-influence-on-elections-in-history/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:05:28 EST University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/the-bright-side-of-brightline-and-the-nation-s-first-high-speed-rail-line/?sc=rsin /articles/the-bright-side-of-brightline-and-the-nation-s-first-high-speed-rail-line/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:05:09 EST After decades of talk, work on the nation's first high-speed rail project began recently when Brightline West broke ground on a 218-mile passenger rail service connecting Las Vegas to Southern California. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/study-the-diminishing-impact-of-casino-free-play-promotions/?sc=rsin /articles/study-the-diminishing-impact-of-casino-free-play-promotions/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:05:23 EST Free-play campaigns - or gambling money on the house - have gotten big. They are the dominant play incentive in the gaming industry, where the most money is spent to get players in the door and keep them coming back for more. But new research suggests their effectiveness may be on the decline within certain groups of players. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/a-dad039-s-role-in-father039-s-day-and-beyond/?sc=rsin /articles/a-dad039-s-role-in-father039-s-day-and-beyond/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:05:11 EST From tossing baseballs to firing up the barbecue grill, many Americans associate the month of June with Father's Day and celebrating the start of summer with their dads.  June is also Men's Health Month, and Brandon Eddy -- a professor and researcher with UNLV's Couple and Family Therapy Program -- says all that quality time doesn't just strengthen relationships, it's also great for mental wellness. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/cosmic-leap-nasa-swift-satellite-and-ai-unravel-the-distance-of-the-farthest-gamma-ray-bursts/?sc=rsin /articles/cosmic-leap-nasa-swift-satellite-and-ai-unravel-the-distance-of-the-farthest-gamma-ray-bursts/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 May 2024 14:05:54 EST Astronomers are now using AI to measure the expansion of our universe. Two recent studies led by Maria Dainotti, a visiting professor with UNLV's Nevada Center for Astrophysics and assistant professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), incorporated multiple machine learning models to add a new level of precision to distance measurements for gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) - the most luminous and violent explosions in the universe. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/alzheimer-s-drug-development-pipeline-positive-results-new-insight-position-2024-as-learning-year/?sc=rsin /articles/alzheimer-s-drug-development-pipeline-positive-results-new-insight-position-2024-as-learning-year/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:05:48 EST Alzheimer's treatment studies offer hope as UNLV expert predicts new potential drugs, biomarkers will yield critical insight for future development. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/jumbo-discovery-astronomers-offer-new-model-for-formation-of-recently-discovered-free-floating-planets/?sc=rsin /articles/jumbo-discovery-astronomers-offer-new-model-for-formation-of-recently-discovered-free-floating-planets/?sc=rsin Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:05:40 EST Study in Nature Astronomy theorizes that dense stellar clusters may eject pairs of giant planets, which remain gravitationally bound to one another as they float through space. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/double-trouble-the-risks-of-mixing-alcohol-and-sports-wagering/?sc=rsin /articles/double-trouble-the-risks-of-mixing-alcohol-and-sports-wagering/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:05:51 EST UNLV study finds binge drinking is disproportionately more common among sports bettors than non-gamblers or those who don't wager on sports. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/movement-is-key-to-supporting-adults-with-down-syndrome/?sc=rsin /articles/movement-is-key-to-supporting-adults-with-down-syndrome/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:05:29 EST UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down syndrome that makes being active more challenging. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/study-learning-how-cells-dispose-of-unwanted-materials-is-key-to-potential-new-therapeutics/?sc=rsin /articles/study-learning-how-cells-dispose-of-unwanted-materials-is-key-to-potential-new-therapeutics/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:05:49 EST Are you sick and tired of getting sick and tired? A UNLV-led research team is exploring whether the reason we sometimes feel ill in the first place is because our body's cells suffer from trash that accumulates within them. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/unlv-experts-available-super-bowl-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/unlv-experts-available-super-bowl-2024/?sc=rsin Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:05:37 EST The Super Bowl: It's annually one of the nation's most-watched television broadcasts. And this year it's happening in what's perhaps the most fitting destination yet -- Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World. From tourism and gaming to history and health, UNLV has experts who are uniquely poised to share perspectives on the sport, as well as the city where the Big Game is being held. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/replacing-the-sin-with-sports-reinventing-las-vegas/?sc=rsin /articles/replacing-the-sin-with-sports-reinventing-las-vegas/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:05:15 EST The world knows Las Vegas by a number of names, 'Sin City' being one of the most prominent. Gambling and entertainment have long been the primary selling points for tourism here, but the city has now positioned itself as a sports mecca - the 'Greatest Arena on Earth'. Featuring everything from Formula 1 championship racing to the NFL's top prize in the Super Bowl, the events signing on are getting larger and more spectacular. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/cracking-the-code-to-holiday-travel/?sc=rsin /articles/cracking-the-code-to-holiday-travel/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:05:10 EST As Jason Steffen will tell you, the job of an astrophysicist is never done. It just keeps expanding - much like the universe. When he's not teaching classes on the motion and composition of planets orbiting distant stars, or researching the evolution of planetary systems over billions of years, he takes a more grounded approach to solving more Earthly problems. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/think-your-child-might-have-adhd-unlv-expert-offers-insight-on-traits-and-treatments/?sc=rsin /articles/think-your-child-might-have-adhd-unlv-expert-offers-insight-on-traits-and-treatments/?sc=rsin Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:05:32 EST UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences dean Ronald Brown discusses evolution, effects, and early intervention of the most studied disorder in child psychiatry. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/scientists-discover-the-possible-triggers-for-bacterial-pathogens-opening-the-door-for-new-treatment-strategies/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-discover-the-possible-triggers-for-bacterial-pathogens-opening-the-door-for-new-treatment-strategies/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:05:53 EST A UNLV-led team studied potentially fatal, diarrhea-causing Shigella bacteria, and demonstrated a possible way to prevent it from causing disease. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) /articles/when-rentals-go-wrong-study-explores-sharing-economy-and-ways-to-boost-good-customer-behavior/?sc=rsin /articles/when-rentals-go-wrong-study-explores-sharing-economy-and-ways-to-boost-good-customer-behavior/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:05:30 EST The study is based on an extensive investigation of Rent the Runway and data from nearly 2,000 social media posts, 1,168 news media articles, Rent the Runway marketing materials, and interviews with bloggers and consumers. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)