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Ice age fossils return to Las Vegas after decades in California museum

A crew from UNLV and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum returned from Redlands, California, Saturday night with four vehicles packed full of fossils collected from the upper Las Vegas Wash over past 20 years or so.

Nevada researchers warn of more ‘snow droughts,’ even in wet years

Periods of below-average snowpack have become increasing common in some Western mountain ranges, including some caused by “wet” drought that results when mountain areas usually blanketed with snow get rain instead.

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.

‘Historically bad start’ to winter not reflected in Lake Mead projections

A monthly report by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation offers a slightly sunnier outlook for the reservoir than it did in December, though both projections say the lake east of Las Vegas will finish the year about 5 feet lower than it is now.

Elevated lead levels found at 3 Clark County schools

The contamination was found in three kitchen sinks, not drinking supplies, at Dondero, Stanford and Indian Springs elementary schools. Spot testing at other schools is contining.

Trump infrastructure plan to include shift toward driverless vehicles

The move toward driverless vehicles and other emerging technologies will be included in President Donald Trump’s delayed infrastructure plan, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Wednesday during CES.

Tech company gives new look to downtown Las Vegas signs

A new city of Las Vegas partnership with the Boston-based tech company Soofa is helping take the guesswork out of public transportation downtown, with a little help from the Southern Nevada sun.