Tag: astronomy

Linking obesity and breast cancer, and more in the news

October 12, 2012 | Comments

A study linking body weight and breast cancer by the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center is among the UH programs and people highlighted in news coverage during the past week.

National Plug In Day hits Maui and more in the news

September 21, 2012 | Comments

UH Maui College’s celebration of electric vehicles is among the UH programs and people highlighted in news coverage during the past week.

More-affordable legacies at UH and more in the news

September 7, 2012 | Comments

Affordable naming opportunities for UH community college facilities are among the items highlighted in news coverage of UH programs and people over the past week.

Astronomer receives Humboldt Research Fellowship

March 6, 2012 | Comments

Institute for Astronomy’s Nader Haghighipour receives a Humboldt fellowship to work on planets in binary star systems.

Impact of light pollution, free film and discussion

December 27, 2011 | Comments

International filmmaker and Mānoa astronomy specialist discuss lighting issues at screening of The City Dark.

Supernova’s companion star spied by UH astronomers

December 20, 2011 | 2 Comments

With a 10-minute window, Institute for Astronomy researchers help find stars in creation of a new supernova.

Physics and astronomy hold an open house

November 16, 2011 | Comments

Physics and astronomy demonstrations and hands-on activities highlight event on November 19.

Manoa chancellor looks to the future and other news

November 8, 2011 | Comments

Virginia Hinshaw reflects on her tenure as chancellor in Pacific Business News and other recent news coverage featuring University of Hawaii campuses.