Elusive antiaromatic molecule produced in a lab for the 1st time
The cyclic oxirene is a key reactive ingredient in interstellar environments and is considered one of the most mysterious molecules of organic transients.
National award for PhD student’s research of entangled protein structure
Jennifer Simien was one of 36 winners out of 127 entrants in the competition.
National award to advance peptide drug development
Rui Sun will receive a $260,000 grant for his selection to the Lilly Research Award Program.
UH lab produces building blocks to DNA and RNA in deep space
UH Mānoa researchers have discovered a method to synthetically produce methanediamine in a lab under conditions that mimic icy interstellar nanoparticles in cold molecular clouds in space.
Menthol in e-cigs could hurt lungs, UH research finds
E-cigarette use is on the rise among Hawaiʻi’s youth, according to a Youth Behavior Risk Survey by the UH Mānoa College of Education.
Removing the nitrogen bottleneck in the world’s food supply
Researchers have developed a synthetic method to produce bioavailable forms of nitrogen.
UH student, faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate education
Donaghy, Le, Rubio, Vunidilo and Walguarnery are recipients of the 2022 Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.
Discovery of cheaper, non-toxic alternative to expensive metals made by UH researchers
Bismuth is a non-toxic element and is 1,000 times cheaper than platinum.
UH Mānoa sees highest number of ranked graduate programs by U.S. News
The 2023 edition evaluates graduate schools on a variety of factors, including research activity, expert assessment scores and doctoral degrees awarded.
UH celebrates Alice Augusta Ball Day in Hawaiʻi, February 28
Gov. David Ige signed a proclamation that declared February 28 to be “Alice Augusta Ball Day” in Hawaiʻi to commemorate her remarkable legacy.
