UH Mānoa chemists unlock new way to turn methane into valuable chemicals
The new discovery could change how methane is used worldwide, overcoming previous challenges for conversion.
‘Ball Method’ declared national historic landmark at Alice Ball celebration
The American Chemical Society honored Ball’s groundbreaking treatment for Hansen’s disease at the annual Alice Augusta Ball recognition ceremony.
Global rankings recognize UH Mānoa programs among world’s best
UH Mānoa was ranked in all 11 of the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject lists.
New chemical discovery could speed up future medicines, materials
Aldehydes are simple, widely available starting materials used across many chemical processes.
Greener rocket fuels on the horizon with UH $800K grant
The grant falls under a broader push toward green chemistry—designing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances.
‘Super alcohol’ created by UH scientists in space-like lab reveals cosmic secrets
UH researchers recreated a rare alcohol under deep space-like conditions, revealing new clues about life’s chemical origins.
UH Mānoa plays key role in fostering Hawaiʻi’s next generation of chemists
The top 10 performers advanced to the national exam, which was hosted in the chemistry department’s teaching labs in April.
UH Maui College goes ‘green’ with chemistry
UH Maui College empowers students with greener chemistry skills.
Scientists recreate deep space chemistry linked to first metabolic systems on Earth
The findings support the idea that early Earth may have inherited a “starter kit” of life’s building blocks from space.
UH Mānoa expert leads international conference on AI-driven chemistry research
The workshop was held in Mesilla, New Mexico.
