Nutrient pollution, ocean warming negatively affect early life of corals
Researchers found the survival and development of coral in its first days of life was negatively affected by elevated nutrients and an increase in water temperature.
UH Hilo receives $500K grant to research artificial intelligence interaction with humans
The half-million dollar grant awarded to a UH Hilo computer scientist is projected to have a major impact on research and educational activity on Â鶹´«Ã½ Island.
Mini-moon discovery made by UH Hilo grad
A UH Hilo astronomy graduate has made another extraordinary discovery from his perch at a NASA-funded observatory in Arizona.
UH study suggests how to save rare Haleakal¨¡ silverswords
Efforts to restore the population should focus on outplanting new plants in geographic areas with the most favorable climatic conditions.
UH ICE Five-O team investigates water on Moon
Researchers will investigate the origins and evolution of water and other volatiles on the Moon¡¯s surface.
To bee, or not to bee, a question for almond growers
The study co-authored by CTAHR¡¯s Ethel Villalobos suggests that ‘Independence’ almonds, like many plants that are self-compatible, still performed better when bees were assisting in pollination.
Trait-based technology to help predict climate change impact on biodiversity
Researchers are using open source technology to catalogue species traits, in an effort to predict climate change¡¯s impact on biodiversity.
Hammerhead sharks hold breath to keep warm on deep dives
A new study finds that the scalloped hammerhead shark might be holding its breath during dives to maintain its body temperature.
UH Hilo grad student leads first water quality study in Micronesia
Bryan Tonga's findings from the research will contribute vital information to climate adaptation efforts in Pohnpei and other tropical Pacific island nations.
Increased teacher compensation can lead to more equitable education in Hawai?i
The research brief by six HSESJ scholars from UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹, Leeward CC and Windward CC was based on 41 journal articles, three books, two dissertations and 35 other reports.