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Earthquakes felt in Las Vegas strained major fault, study says

The earthquakes that hammered the Southern California desert near the town of Ridgecrest last summer involved ruptures on a web of interconnected faults and increased strain on a major nearby fault that has begun to slowly move, according to a new study.

Nuclear reactor being tested in Nevada could power Mars mission

The Kilopower project, currently undergoing testing at the Nevada National Security Site, aims to develop a small, safe and reliable source of electricity for extended stays on the red planet or unmanned scientific missions in deep space.

Tax bill preserves tax break for Las Vegas stadium, convention center

The House had sought to eliminate the tax exemption for bonds used to build professional sports stadiums, but the provision was removed during the GOP leadership’s conference negotiations.