Researchers improve a decades-old method for estimating cooling demand
The old temperature-only metric misjudges how much cooling is required in different regions, overstating demand in some places and understating it in others.
Rising heat, humidity threatens cheaper AI data center cooling methods
UH research revealed that rising heat and humidity worldwide may reduce the availability of one of the cheapest and most energy-efficient approaches to cooling data centers.
Traveling tropical disturbance increases Hawaiʻi rainfall in cycles
Researchers identified a large-scale tropical disturbance called the Madden–Julian Oscillation as a significant driver of the islands' climate, including extreme events.
UH Mānoa ranks top 12 in U.S. for oceanography, atmospheric science, tourism
The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.
Hawaiʻi, Japan scientists deepen collaboration in marine, atmospheric science
The conference is designed to facilitate the exchange of research findings and provide opportunities for future collaboration and partnership.
Women inmates study Moon, planets in UH program
UH brings Moon and planet science to women inmates in Hawaiʻi.
Environmental science grad investigates microplastic deposition on Oʻahu
Ian Chung explored how weather and population density influence microplastic deposition across Oʻahu.
It’s not just El Niño: New climate phenomenon impacts Hawaiʻi rainfall
The Pacific Meridional Mode plays a major role in the variability of rainfall in Hawaiʻi.
El Niño research brings global experts to UH Mānoa
This year marks the 50th anniversary of key milestones in ENSO research.
Students share science with diverse groups through outreach program
Students created presentations and hands-on activities for high school students visiting the Mānoa campus and elementary, middle and high schools at their home campuses.
