Articles by Francis McCabe
The Shards of Time
How a vacation in South Africa, a one-of-its-kind 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ lab, and pieces of volcanic glass smaller than a grain of salt changed a long-held view of human history.
Study: Unique Diamond Impurities Indicate Water Deep in Earth's Mantle
Scientific analysis of diamond impurities - known as inclusions - reveal naturally forming ice crystals and point to water-rich regions deep below the Earth's crust.
Gaming the Future
In an only-in-Las Vegas program, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students are constructing the future of casino games.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Study Finds No Testosterone Changes in Esports Gamers
First of its kind study looked at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s 8-Bit team as it readies for Mountain West Showdown against Boise State University.
Mars Rocks
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research could help assess landing locations and excavation sites for NASA’s 2020 rover mission to Mars.
Know Before You Go: Parking Tips
Simple tips to avoid the crowds during the busy start of the spring 2018 semester at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Study: Placenta Consumption Offers Few Benefits for New Moms
Research finds that consuming encapsulated placentas has little to no effect on postpartum mood and maternal bonding; detectable changes shown in hormones.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Ranked Among Best in Nation for Veterans
The Military Times rankings are based on a survey of the veteran support services, special rules, accommodations, and financial incentives offered to students with military ties.
Finding Life and Dark Matter in Nevada's Hot Springs
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Prof. Brian Hedlund is studying microorganisms in a Nevada hot spring; the results could help evaluate whether extraterrestrial life exists.