Suicide-prevention effort targets 60K underserved Hawai?i youth
The initiative will reach youth in their schools, communities and health care facilities, while improving the effectiveness of these systems.
Local restaurants offer few options for healthy kids¡¯ beverages
Researchers found sugar-sweetened beverages were offered as a default option for keiki by more than 60% of restaurants in the sample.
New 3D mapping technique reveals hidden microbial communities on coral reefs
Researchers discovered specific microbial and viral functions that appear to be key components of the coral microbiome.
UH showcases $20M ?Ike Wai project at international water conference
Scientific exchange vital to sustaining water resources in island communities.
Clean-energy tech developed at UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ earns patent
Researchers were awarded a U.S. patent for their recent invention that enhances the longevity and performance of fuel cells which produce clean energy for transportation.
Maunakea telescope helps find astronomical ‘gold mines’
W. M. Keck Observatory is part of team that discovered rare quadruply imaged quasars billions of light years away.
Measuring magma viscosity early could forecast volcanic eruptions
A team of researchers identified an indicator of magma viscosity that can be measured before an eruption, providing information to help understand future eruptions.
Caffeinated forests? Coffee pulp restores tropical forests in Costa Rica
Coffee pulp eliminated the non-native grasses allowing the native forest to thrive.
New ‘sweat sticker’ improves cystic fibrosis diagnosis, accessibility
The device absorbs sweat and then provides a simple, accurate diagnosis within minutes.
Scientific breakthrough: First images of freshwater plumes at sea
Researchers demonstrated a new method to detect freshwater plumes between the seafloor and ocean surface.