Entries from August 2008

Algae vs. Greenhouse Gasses

August 29th, 2008 by Cheryl Ernst | No Comments

Algae vs. Greenhouse Gasses

What if tiny ocean organisms could whisk away excess greenhouse gasses? It’s a big idea to deal with a big problem, which is why Discovery Channel included a University of Hawaiʻi research cruise in the inaugural lineup of its new series, Discovery Project Earth.


Same-sex pairing is for the birds, at least in albatross

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Same-sex pairing is for the birds, at least in albatross

What’s a gal to do when all the good men are taken? If she’s a Laysan albatross, she might get herself impregnated and raise the chick with the help of a female friend.


Bioenergy strategy paper wins national recognition

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

A College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources paper was one of 13 awarded a U.S. Department of Agriculture Bioenergy Awareness Days Grand Challenge Award in June 2008.


Bacterium yields potential anti-cancer agent

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Bacterium yields potential anti-cancer agent

A molecule produced by a plant bacterium may hold the clue to safer, more effective cancer treatment.


Frustration defines complexity in new theory

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

What do computers, the stock market, weather and the immune system have in common?


Woman’s size shouldn’t influence contraceptive counseling

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Although some studies suggest overweight and obese women have a higher risk of unintended pregnancy, it’s probably not due to any difference in their behavior.


Researchers shed light on dark energy and dark matter

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Researchers shed light on dark energy and dark matter

Recent research projects and publications from the Institute for Astronomy at UH Manoa.


Mission statements read masculine to college students

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Some engineering schools exude a culture of masculinity and hierarchy in their mission statements, an article in the inaugural issue of Journal of Diversity in Higher Education concludes.


University of Hawaiʻi gets $26 million Navy contract

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

The Department of Defense has awarded a $26 million Navy contract to the University of Hawaiʻi’s Applied Research Laboratory.


New Papaya Studies

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

New Papaya Studies

Researchers measure the vitamin content and decode a genome in SunUp papaya.



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