science

A team of researchers and teachers from Nevada and Pennsylvania are developing a new science literacy curriculum for English language learners.

Local fifth graders have been heading up the Heavenly Gondola this winter to snowshoe and learn about Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem. KUNR joined one group on their trek.

A local nonprofit called Envirolution recently won a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada to support sustainability training for teachers.

Two women scientists with ties to the University of Nevada, Reno published a children’s book that tells the story of solitary bees. KUNR contributor Shelby Herbert spoke with Felicity Muth, author of Am I Even a Bee? about why she thinks it’s important to get kids engaged in scientific topics and understand bee diversity.

Climate change is becoming a reality. According to NASA, over the next century, our planet is likely going to see some pretty significant changes. We’re…

Science Distilled is a podcast based on the lecture series of the same name, where we break down concepts from cutting edge science and research and learn…

For the first time, a planet has been identified inside a triple-star system. The discovery was made by a University of Arizona graduate student, and from…

Along with being a best-selling, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will soon be adapted for the screen. Hear author Rebecca Skloot's latest update on…

Rebecca Skloot’s debut book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks explores what happened when scientists took one woman’s cells without asking permission.…

Nevada has the fewest wineries of any state, with just four filling our glasses today. While advocates want to grow the industry, there’s fear that the…