Fungi found on coconut husks can decompose plastic, sunscreen
Vera Wang, a senior at Kaiser High School, won multiple categories at the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair for her research on fungi.
Hawaiʻi Housing Factbook 2026: Affordability improves modestly, but risks mount
The report finds that Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis remains severe, despite modest improvements in affordability.
Effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure on infant neurobehavioral outcomes
This work could lay the foundation for screening tools and targeted intervention programs designed to improve outcomes for children.
Cybersecurity innovation takes center stage at UH Mānoa
The forum featured technical talks, policy discussions and workshops aimed at expanding regional cybersecurity capacity.
Kinship care improves placement stability for NHPI children
The study examined placement stability and factors contributing to successful outcomes.
UHERO: Bigger childcare tax credit may boost jobs, offset state costs
Hawaiʻi’s high childcare costs are among the highest in the nation, and often discourage secondary earners from returning to work.
UH leads state’s fight against invasive species, nearly 100 projects topping $33M
The work targets some of the state’s most urgent challenges.
Simple ocean model predicts El Niño 15 months in advance
Researchers can now skillfully predict El Niño and La Niña 15 months ahead of time using observations of the ocean surface temperature and height.
Making apps safer, more accessible: UH Mānoa research goes global
The conference is widely recognized as the leading international venue for software engineering research.
Seasonal resource sharing preserves vast ocean microbial diversity
The study provides new insight into how high levels of biodiversity are maintained in the open ocean.
