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Surprisingly, the 'Silver State' actually ranks first in U.S. gold production, with a history as rich as better-known California.
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Lake Tahoe, an alpine lake over 6000 feet above sea level, has a pristine beauty that belies its violent history.
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Programming a Mars Rover Model
Using a popular kit to study the operation and programming of a robotic Mars Rover model
The Rare Earth Elements
These 17 metallic elements have become critical to the modern economics of electronics and renewable energy.
The Europa Clipper Mission
The NASA mission to land a probe on Jupiter's icy ocean moon.
Aurora Viewing at the Solar Cycle Peak
The current solar cycle peaked in 2024, but heightened activity may occur for several more years.
The Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn and Titan
A spectacular NASA/JPL planetary mission over twenty years ago!
Nevada Gold and Silver Mining
Surprisingly, the 'Silver State' actually ranks first in U.S. gold production, with a history as rich as better-known California.
The Geology of Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, an alpine lake over 6000 feet above sea level, has a pristine beauty that belies its violent history.
The Geology of the Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada is one of the major mountain ranges of the United States and included the highest peak outside Alaska. They have a unique and fascinating geologic history.
The Geology of the Basin and Range Region
Between the Sierra Nevada and the Rocky Mountains lies a region of dynamic geology and mineral wealth.
The NASA Artemis Program
NASA makes it's big move towards a return to the moon.
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Already Americas's number one mining state, Nevada eyes a promising future in the new energy economy.
The James Webb Space Telescope
A scientific marvel, decades in the making, has a spectacular debut.
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NASA/SpaceX Launch
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