Maunakea observatory awarded NSF grant to upgrade adaptive optics
The enhancement of the Keck II telescope adaptive optics system will advance research on exoplanets, black holes and dark matter.
Study examines social and economic impacts on health in Waiʻanae
Research is being conducted by Alika Maunakea at the John A. Burns School of Medicine and Ruben Juarez in the Department of Economics.
UH Cancer Center advances research on movement and spread of cancer cells
The research, led by Joe Ramos, may create new opportunities for cancer drug development.
Research reveals how climate change may affect Hawaiian fishpond aquaculture
Results published recently in PlosONE indicate that there is a relationship between two periods of high fish mortality at Heʻeia Fishpond and changes in the climate.
Research may contribute to manufacturing and medical industry improvements
The research explored the mechanical behavior and design of simple interlocking structures and was conducted in collaboration with the University of Colorado.
UH Hilo research shows risk of rat lungworm disease greater than expected
A UH Hilo research group supported by Hawaiʻi Island legislators is urging more control measures be taken to lower the risks of the spread of rat lungworm disease.
UHERO forecast: Hawaiʻi’s long expansion gets global economic lift
Improving global conditions provide a favorable environment for continued expansion in the islands.
A view inside an interstellar discovery
Karen Meech and Richard Wainscoat discuss the discovery of the first proven interstellar object in a UH Foundation video.
Teen mothers may have higher heart risks
Research led by Catherine Pirkle showed that teen first-time mothers had significantly greater risks for heart and blood vessel disease than older mothers.
UH attracts $23M federal investment to Hawaiʻi to reduce health disparities
The specialized center will focus on advancing health for citizens who suffer disproportionately from genetic, environmental and socio-economic related disparities.
