Research on cavefish may lead to therapeutic methods in autism, schizophrenia
UH Mānoa’s Masato Yoshikawa shared his findings at the International Conference on Subterranean Biology.
Alzheimer’s gene may show effects on brain starting in childhood
A study by UH Mānoa’s Linda Chang shows people with a specific variant of the apolipoprotein-E gene are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
UH-led team uses NASA’s Dawn mission to identify icy craters on Ceres
The dwarf planet shows signs of ice deposits that may have formed over billions of years.
Genetic roots of insect’s waterproof coating could lead to innovative pest control
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher Joanne Yew identifies the spidey gene that keeps insects waterproof.
Architecture is key for future Mars exploration
How will humans be able to both survive and thrive on places like Mars? One answer, is architecture.
NOAA continues to support coastal and ocean observing in the Pacific Islands
The Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System awarded more than $2.75 million to to enhance and sustain coastal and ocean observing efforts throughout the U.S. Pacific Islands region.
Good bacteria vital to coral reef survival
UH Mānoa coral research highlights bacteria’s role in coral reef health and recovery.
Hawaiʻi teens making better choices according to KIDS COUNT 2016
Annual report analyzes improvements and areas of concern for the state’s children, families and communities.
New analysis reveals large-scale motion around San Andreas Fault System
SOEST researchers discover nearly 125 mile-wide “lobes” of uplift and subsidence straddling the fault system.
Explore world’s deepest ocean trench with live feed from expedition
Virtual explorers can join the Okeanos Explorer as it explores the deepest oceanic trench on the planet, the Marianas Trench.
