New research examines the potential impacts of climate change on water quality in tropical reservoirs
In a new study, scientists including DRI's Erick Bandala, Ph.D., address how a warming climate alter water quality in tropical reservoirs.
Nevada Gold Mines Supports DRI’s Nevada Robotics STEM Education Programs
To build a strong STEM workforce in Nevada, Nevada Gold Mines and Nevada Robotics are bringing STEM Education to schools across the state.
Scientists Unveil New System for Naming Majority of the World’s Microorganisms
Scientists presented a new system, the SeqCode, that could help microbiologists effectively categorize and communicate about microorganisms.
New study examines impacts of three desert landscaping strategies on urban irrigation and air temperatures
A team of scientists from DRI, Arizona State University (ASU), and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), examined the irrigation water requirements of three common types of urban landscapes.
Growing numbers of Native American households in Nevada face plumbing poverty, water quality problems
A growing number of Native American households in Nevada have no access to indoor plumbing, a condition known as “plumbing poverty,” according to a new study.
Save Red Rock Partners with DRI to “Make it Rain” in Red Rock Canyon
Save Red Rock is partnering with DRI to fund a cloud seeding program which will augment precipitation in the Spring Mountains, helping to replenish the aquifers within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
“Buen Aire Para Todos” project will create a new air quality monitoring system for Latinx community in East Las Vegas
Latinx communities in East Las Vegas will soon have access to an improved air quality monitoring program, thanks to a EPA grant for a new project called Buen Aire Para Todos.
DRI Appoints Vic Etyemezian, Ph.D., Vice President for Research
DRI is proud to announce the appointment of Vic Etyemezian, Ph.D., as the institution’s vice president for research, effective July 1, 2022.
Meet Victoria Wuest, Graduate Researcher
Victoria Wuest is a graduate research assistant with the Division of Hydrologic Science at DRI in Las Vegas, mentored by Duane Moser, Ph.D.
Raiders Foundation Supports Students with NFL Foundation Digital Divide Grant
The Raiders Foundation has teamed up with DRI and Jobs 4 Nevada’s Graduates (J4NG) on “Tech Tomorrow” to help bridge the digital divide in Southern Nevada.