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$26M grant fuels UH research on climate-friendly cooling

August 21, 2024
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The project aims to create a transformative “sustainable refrigerant lifecycle” by lowering HFC emissions; creating safe, property-balanced replacement refrigerants; and increasing the energy efficiency of HVACR systems.

Impacts of wildfires on clouds, climate research focus of mid-career award

July 18, 2024
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Jennifer Griswold’s research will aid scientists and policymakers in making decisions to protect community health, improve air quality and prepare for future wildfires.

El Niño forecasts 18 months using new UH-developed tool

June 26, 2024
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UH researchers are able to forecast El Niño Southern Oscillation events up to 18 months ahead of time—significantly improving climate model forecasting.

Students build giant antenna to explore far reaches of Earth’s atmosphere

May 16, 2024
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Undergraduate students built an ionosonde, which is a giant antenna to observe one of the highest layers of the Earth's atmosphere.

1st gen student learned new skills, excels in atmospheric sciences

May 9, 2024
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Anamaria Navarrete graduated this spring with a degree in atmospheric sciences as a first-generation college student.

Q&A: Expert reveals why Hawaiʻi is World’s Rainbow Capital

April 2, 2024
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In honor of National Find a Rainbow Day on April 3, UH News chatted with rainbow expert Steve Businger to hear why he has dubbed Hawaiʻi the Rainbow Capital of the World.

$700K to investigate Hawaiʻi’s climate through scientific, Indigenous approaches

March 28, 2024
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Guiseppe Torri was selected for a $700,000 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.

UH Mānoa among nation’s best in latest research rankings

February 5, 2024
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Six disciplines at UH Mānoa placed in the nation’s top 10%.

More accurate Oʻahu rainfall data supports extreme weather preparedness

December 7, 2023
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By combining Hawaiʻi’s two main types of rainfall observations, experts can now gain a better understanding of the complex rainfall patterns to boost preparedness in natural disasters.

UH Mānoa launches partnership with National Taiwan Ocean University

November 30, 2023
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The partnership encourages faculty and staff collaboration, student exchange programs and the exchange of academic materials and publications.