Humpback whales may steer clear of Hawaiʻi due to climate change
At the current pace, it is likely that some of the humpback whale breeding grounds will heat up past the 21–28℃ temperature range over the next century.
UH-developed tool can detect ancient life on Earth and beyond
It can detect bio-residue in fish fossils from the 34–56 million-year-old Green River rock formation located in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.
Sizzling oil give clues to how aerosols, respiratory droplets are created
Researchers discovered three distinct types of bubble events.
Dementia storybook distributed to public schools, libraries statewide
Nearly 100,000 kūpuna and others in Hawaiʻi are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
#MeToo inspires former Leeward CC science lecturer’s first book
Angela Nishimoto’s Isabella's Daughter is a turn-of-the-century masterpiece of sly, dark comedy and burning social critique.
UHERO report provides comprehensive look at Hawaiʻi COVID-19 impact
The report covers COVID-19 vaccination rates, immunity, mental health, food insecurity and more.
Asteroid wears boulder body armor for protection
In a study co-authored by UH Mānoa planetary geologist David Trang, asteroid Bennu’s boulder-covered surface gives it protection against small meteoroid impacts.
Statewide efforts in place to address recruitment, retention for Hawaiʻi nurses
The research took place in late 2020 and included 421 Hawaiʻi nurses at all levels of licensure.
Maunakea telescopes capture near-Sun comet roasting to death
The sighting could help explain the scarcity of the near-Sun population of periodic comets and asteroids.
Hawaiian wordle, UH’s ocean conservation leadership, more in alumni magazine
UH alumni magazine highlights ocean conservation leadership and the creator of Hawaiian wordle.
