Returning to nature invigorates biological science teachers
The Kauaʻi CC STEP program has given teachers an opportunity to become students again, engaging in hands-on learning using native and introduced plants in Hawaiʻi.
Genomic database aids scientists studying impact of global change across life on Earth
This data collected at specific times and places, worldwide, enables researchers to ask questions about the structure and sustainability of life on the planet.
Watch Henke Hall come down
The demolition of Henke Hall clears the way for the construction of the new Life Sciences building.
Hundreds of species of fungi in deep coral ecosystems discovered by UH Mānoa botanists
Mesophotic reefs in the Auau channel continuously disclose breathtaking levels of biodiversity, yielding species and behavioral interactions new to science.
Giant sea spiders use their legs as gills and their guts as hearts
UH Mānoa's Amy Moran and Caitlin Shishido discovered the ancient group of marine arthropods extract oxygen in a way new to science.
Developing environmental science stewards at Windward CC
PaCES participants perform research and community service projects, which combine the ahupuaʻa perspective (ridge-to-reef) and place-based STEM learning.
Aloha, Henke Hall
Professor Douglas Vincent shares some history of Henke Hall before its scheduled removal.
Reptile skin grown in lab for first time, helps study endangered turtle disease
Scientists, including UH Mānoa’s Tina Weatherby, in turn were able to grow a tumor-associated virus to better understand certain tumor diseases.
Henke Hall demolition clears way for state-of-the-art science building
The demolition of Henke is the part of the first phase of construction on UH Manoaʻs Life Sciences building scheduled to open fall 2019.
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.
