National hall of fame inducts UH astronomy alumna
Heidi B. Hammel earned a spot into the prestigious ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame for outstanding contributions to the advancement of science.
1st observational evidence linking black holes to dark energy
Astrophysicists Duncan Farrah and Kevin Croker led the study which uncovered the first evidence of “cosmological coupling.”
Astronomers reveal new map of dark matter, mass in universe
Researchers claim the findings could add to a body of evidence that there may be something missing from the existing standard model.
UH astrophysics pioneer awarded national honor
UH Astronomer Karen Meech earned a coveted honor commending her trailblazing contributions in the astrophysics field.
UH investigates coolant leak in Maunakea telescope
The exact amount of fluid leaked is still being determined.
Applications open for paid summer STEM-focused work
The Akamai Summer Internship program offers an opportunity to gain experience at an observatory, company or scientific/technical facility on Hawaiʻi Island or Maui.
Planet spiraling to its doom discovered by UH astronomers
The doomed world is destined to spiral closer and closer to its maturing star until they collide and the planet is obliterated.
UH telescope to help collect essential climate change data
The intake tube less than an inch in diameter and 25 feet long will provide vital data to track climate change through CO2 measurements.
UH scientists among world’s most influential researchers
The list recognizes UH scientists who have demonstrated significant influence through publishing multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
Asteroid defense test success confirmed by Hawaiʻi telescopes
UH-operated telescopes are at the forefront of the world's efforts to discover Near-Earth objects.
