Researchers discover new form of ice
UNLV researchers have discovered a new form of ice, redefining the properties of water at high pressures.
Condensed Matter
Mar 18, 2022
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Study: COVID tech took a toll on work-from-home moms
It's no secret that being a work-from-home mom during the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic was a drag. And those tech tools—video meetings and texting—designed to make remote work easier? They just added to the stress and ...
Economics & Business
Nov 19, 2021
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Are casinos making the right bet when it comes to slots?
With slot machines producing the bulk of profits in most of the world's casinos, gaming managers make it their business to keep slot players happy. So how do they prevent customers who are losing from walking away?
Other
Oct 19, 2021
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Astronomers may have discovered first planet to orbit 3 stars
UNLV researchers and colleagues may have identified the first known planet to orbit three stars.
Astronomy
Oct 2, 2021
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Astronomers discover clues that unveil the mystery of fast radio bursts
Fast radio bursts, or FRBs—powerful, millisecond-duration radio waves coming from deep space outside the Milky Way Galaxy—have been among the most mysterious astronomical phenomena ever observed. Since FRBs were first ...
Astronomy
Nov 6, 2020
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Divisive dialogue: Why do we engage in virtual political talk?
There's a saying that true friendships stand the test of time. But does that apply to Facebook friendships that are tested by differing longtime political beliefs?
Social Sciences
Oct 14, 2020
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Recommendations for navigating ethical dilemmas in studying global societies
A group of social scientists who conduct cross-cultural research are casting a critical lens on their own practices.
Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2020
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Study: Black entrepreneurship in the United States
A steady stream of media reports detailing the deaths of unarmed Black Americans at the hands of police. False 911 calls aimed at bringing harm to African Americans engaged in innocuous, everyday activities. Street protests ...
Social Sciences
Jul 24, 2020
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What happens in Vegas, may come from the Arctic?
A cave deep in the wilderness of central Nevada is a repository of evidence supporting the urgent need for the Southwestern U.S. to adopt targets aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a new UNLV study finds.
Earth Sciences
Jul 22, 2020
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Study finds that drivers of flashycars are less likely to yield for pedestrians
Flashing crosswalk lights are no match for flashy cars, according to a new UNLV study which found that drivers of expensive cars are least likely to stop for crossing pedestrians.
Social Sciences
Feb 27, 2020
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