Research
UH scientists researching pueo in citizen science project
The Pueo Project encourages citizen scientists to report sightings, participate in organized surveys, and use photography to document behaviors.
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Proposed system could provide fresh water and reduce energy costs worldwide
Researchers say clean drinking water and energy cost savings might be achieved by co-locating hydro energy storage systems with reverse osmosis desalination plants.
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Summer flooding expected after water levels break 112-year record
The upcoming peak astronomic tides of the year, known as “king tides,” will occur around May 26, June 23 and July 21.
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UHERO forecast: County economies still growing, but slowing
Prospects are good for continued growth in each of Hawaiʻi’s four counties, if at a slower pace than in recent years.
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HI-SEAS Mission V Mars simulation marks midway point
After four months the six crewmembers have learned to deal with challenges including communications delay, hazmat suits and dehydrated food.
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New isotope ratio mass spectrometer at UH Hilo Analytical Lab
The new spectrometer is the only one in the region and substantially increases research and student training the UH Hilo Analytical Laboratory can support.
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Water filtering technology would use 1000-times less energy than conventional methods
A team led by UH Mānoa’s Sangwoo Shin has found a promising, inexpensive way to clean water using carbon dioxide—the study was published in Nature Communications.
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New portable testing speeds detection of rapid ʻōhiʻa death pathogens
Researchers developed a portable “lab-in-a-suitcase” for diagnostic field testing for the two species of fungal pathogens that infect ʻōhiʻa.
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UH plays significant role in the battle against rat lungworm
UH is assessing disease distribution, identifying carriers, experimenting with best practices for produce and reaching out to the community.
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UHERO forecast: Hawaiʻi’s economic growth continues, for now
The economic outlook for Hawaiʻi remains favorable, despite tremendous uncertainty about future US policy.
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