Knowledge is power: Protecting the desert tortoise featured in “Headlines” in the May 4th, 2018 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS project uses ecological knowledge to enhance the habitat quality for threatened desert wildlife

Could renewable energy be used to pump shallow brackish groundwater to generate fresh water? featured in “Headlines” in the April 4th, 2018 NSF Science360 News. Counting the Benefits: NEXUS researchers investigate the potential of using renewable energy for pumping shallow brackish groundwater to generate freshwater

Photo by Chris Stevens, 2017-2018 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program student at the University of Nevada, Reno featured as “Picture of the Day” in the March 3rd, 2018 NSF Science360 News. Thinking outside the classroom: NEXUS program helps undergraduate students learn critical research skills in STEM disciplines.

Dr. Henry Sun, DRI featured as the Picture of the Day in February 2, 2018 NSF Science360 News. Savings the Desert’s Upper Crust: NEXUS researchers investigate the preservation of a vital component of desert ecosystems. Part of the NSF Nevada EPSCoR Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Nevada project, #IIA-1301726.

Dr. Lei Yang, UNR featured as the Top Story in January 8, 2018 NSF Science360 News. How the Wind Blows: investigating improved wind forecasting to harness clean energy potential. Part of the NSF Nevada EPSCoR Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Nevada project, #IIA-1301726.

Dr. Biswajit Das, UNLV and his research team featured as the Top Story in December 15, 2017 NSF Science360 News. Using nanotechnology, not water, to clean solar panels. Part of the NSF Nevada EPSCoR Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Nevada project, #IIA-1301726.

Boosting the Efficiency of Concentrated Solar Power Systems featured in “Headlines” in the May 2nd, 2017 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS scientists develop new nanomaterial coatings to help absorb and reflect the sun’s rays

Shining a Light on Solar featured in “Headlines” in the February 2nd, 2017 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS Solar Kits project illuminates solar energy concepts for both teachers and high school students

Sleuthing solar’s side effects featured in “Headlines” in the January 5th, 2017 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS researchers investigate solar facilities’ impacts on the local climate and environment.

Water Solar Symbiosis featured in “Headlines” in the December 2nd, 2016 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS research develops solar powered water treatment technology for use in energy production

Taming the Data Explision featured in “Headlines” in the November 4th, 2016 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS research pioneers new applications for quick, efficient and secure data management

Clean and Dry: Water-Free Cooling for Solar Energy featured in “Headlines” in the October 4th, 2016 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS scientists investigate more efficient dry cooling systems for thermal power plants