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It’s that special time of year in Las Vegas where energy bills start to inch downward, and there’s a refreshing chill to the evening air, making for ideal study conditions. It is also perfect weather for “grounding” – a trendy way to unwind and relax, which just so happens to be one of our featured headlines!

Are some foods bad for your brain? Why do moths love your closet? Will Primm ever reach the popularity of years gone by? How is the Valley’s housing market? And is there a reason Costco’s always changing its aisles around?

September certainly had its fair share of interesting stories for you to expand your knowledge as a consumer (and mosquito-dodger). All of these and more are ahead!

Health & Science

• Medical entomologist Louisa Messenger’s survey of mosquito hotspots in the Valley was covered in a variety of outlets, including , , , , , and . And she provided tips on how to avoid mosquito bites and closet moths in the and .
• and highlighted the atmospheric water harvesting work of mechanical engineering professor H. Jeremy Cho.
• Cannabis policy expert Riana Durrett discussed the importance of preventing youths from using marijuana with .
• Registered dietitian nutritionist Samantha Coogan shared the health benefits of kale in . She also explained what happens when you stop eating carbs in , and listed some foods that may be bad for your brain in .
• asked sports nutritionist Laura Kruskall what to eat during a long workout to stay energized.
• had physicist Michael Pravica break down the science behind “grounding” – a new wellness trend focused on connecting with the earth and its electrical charges.

Culture & Technology

• Dreamscape Learn had its grand opening in ���ӽ紫ý’s Lied Library this month! The immersive learning space features cutting-edge technology, with virtual reality spaces being used for class lessons and training the next generation of developers on game engines such as Unity. It saw coverage in multiple outlets, including: , , , .
• Hospitality expert Amanda Belarmino was featured in a piece (also found on ) looking back on busier days in Primm. She also commented on the rollout of Strip hotel-casino sales and discounts aimed at reinvigorating tourism in the and .
• Anthropologist Ivan Sandoval-Cervantes says celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month have changed because of the current political climate in a story from the .
• went through some Halloween costumes for kids that have not kept up with the times with the help of psychologist Rachael Robnett.
• interviewed hospitality dean David Cárdenas regarding the drop in tourism seen on the Las Vegas Strip.
• spoke to hospitality operations expert Mehmet Erdem and hospitality expert Amanda Belarmino regarding in-room fridge fees and sensors following renewed discourse online. 
• pinged gaming researcher Kasra Ghaharian for a story concerning AI’s involvement in problem gambling while (also ) shared his thoughts on the future of AI in gaming.
• Trauma surgeon Deborah Kuhls spoke about increasing traffic deaths across Nevada, and renewed funding for an ongoing ���ӽ紫ý study into the issue, with , , and .

Politics & Economics

• Political scientist Rebecca Gill was a frequent guest on KSNV: News 3 — examining the country’s current political climate following the , Jimmy Kimmel , and the . also featured her comments on the importance of politics in the Gen Z dating scene.
• Economist Nicholas Irwin went over in the Valley, and before being able to afford a house in a pair of articles from the Las Vegas Review-Journal. 
• also featured him in a story about local housing inventories, while the highlighted the increase in homeowners defaulting on mortgage payments. Additionally, Irwin discussed the appeal of and in KSNV: News 3. He talked to the about the pros and cons of declaring a national housing emergency. And if you’ve been ordering more Happy Meals, you’re not alone – Irwin discussed the money-saving tactic with .
• interviewed business professor Mark Tremblay about the tourism traffic challenges of off-Strip resorts and casinos. also picked up his comments about unpopular dynamic pricing tactics. 
• Immigration law expert Michael Kagan discussed the in some cities, along with the president’s new in POLITICO. 
• covered the decrease in Canadian tourism to Las Vegas with economist Stephen Miller.
• Both and the went over Nevada’s economic outlook with economist Andrew Woods.

Experts Roundup

• discovered why Costco constantly rearranges its aisles with insights from marketing researcher Marla Royne Stafford.
• Aviation historian Dan Bubb provided comments on a trending story showing a plane fill with hazardous smoke in , and proper protocol during emergency situations with the . He talked to about the impact of toxic plane fumes on passengers and crew members, and about critical air travel employee shortages.
• Business professor Yong Li and graduate assistant Ashley Roderick listed some of the biggest challenges facing Hispanic entrepreneurs in .
• Bankruptcy law professor Nancy Rapoport was featured in a piece talking about avoiding credit card debt.
• Fashion historian Deirdre Clemente was mentioned in a story from regarding athleisure’s popularity as a fall fashion staple.