History of Science and Technology

Science fare, May 26, 2012

26 May 2012

Nature 'Salmon: Running the Gauntlet' 10 a.m. Sunday This program investigates the parallel stories of collapsing Pacific salmon populations and how biologists and engineers conduct experiments to shore up their numbers.

Western Nevada College graduates largest-ever class

25 May 2012

The largest class in Western Nevada College history graduated in commencement ceremonies Monday in Carson City and Tuesday in Fallon, including 25 from Dayton and 10 others from surrounding communities.

Dragon docks at space station and makes history

25 May 2012

SpaceX, the upstart California rocket maker, launched a new era in spaceflight Friday when its Dragon capsule was docked at the International Space Station, concluding a cargo delivery trip previously made only by NASA space shuttles and other governments’ spacecraft.