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Nobel Physics Prize goes to 3 for gravitational wave research

The Nobel Physics Prize 2017 has been awarded to three scientists for their discoveries in faint ripples flying through the universe called gravitational waves — proof of a theory developed by Albert Einstein a century ago and that scientists say fundamentally alters our understanding of the universe.

Esports a ‘new emphasis’ at G2E

Last year show organizers say there were two sessions dedicated to esports at the Global Gaming Expo, the annual international gaming trade show and conference presented by the American Gaming Association.

Ranchers criticize Southern Nevada water agency’s pipeline plan

Opponents of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s plan to siphon groundwater in eastern Nevada and pipe it to the Las Vegas Valley fill slate for public comment at end of first week of the state engineer’s hearing.

Elon Musk says settle in for 29-minute New York-London flight

In addition to helping create a city on the Red Planet, Elon Musk said the next rocket he intends to build would also be capable of helping create a base camp on the moon — and flying people across the globe.

Ruling on Southern Nevada water agency’s pipeline project months away

At ongoing hearing, Nevada engineer asks all parties to the disputed plan to siphon groundwater in eastern Nevada and pump it to the Las Vegas area to submit draft proposals spelling out how they think he should rule.

FCC wants Apple to activate FM radio chips in iPhones

The top U.S. communications regulator urged Apple Inc to activate FM radio chips installed in iPhones that would allow Americans to get access to life-saving information when a natural disaster causes wireless networks to go down.

Twitter to test 280-character limit on tweets

The days of Twitter Inc limiting messages to 140 characters, a signature of the social network since its launch in 2006, may be numbered.

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Researchers terrify guppies to prove fish have personalities

By measuring how long each guppy stayed hidden, frozen or otherwise panicked, the researchers determined that some fish were naturally cowards, and some were relatively brave.

 
Homeless are part of solution to Nevada’s skill gap, some say

Hero School, a local nonprofit that works to reverse and prevent homelessness, has been offering motivational multi-day events for the local homeless population roughly every quarter for 22 year

Coloring quirk lets wild burro stand out in Southern Nevada

The “cream burro” roaming Kyle Canyon is one of only a few with that coloration among the thousand or so wild burros in Southern Nevada, says BLM specialist Tabitha Romero.

How much water will agency be allowed to pump out of rural Nevada?

For the third time since 2008, Nevada’s top water regulator will convene a hearing this week that could decide the fate of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s plans to siphon groundwater from four rural valleys in eastern Nevada.

 
Threatened desert tortoises set free south of Boulder City

Government scientists on Friday released a dozen members of a threatened tortoise species into a conservation area about 25 miles southeast of Las Vegas in a bid to “jump start” the existing population.

Mexico quakes rattle Nevada’s endangered Devils Hole pupfish

In a mysterious geological phenomenon, shockwaves from the quakes traveled a distance of more than 1,500 miles to churned the water inside Devils Hole, 80 miles west of Las Vegas.

Nevada to stop using de-icer linked to tainted water

Las Vegas water officials believe the road salt made well water for Rainbow Subdivision more corrosive, causing it to leach lead from the plumbing in some older homes.

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