New species discovered in lava tubes by UH professor
Associate professor Megan Porter discovered a unique animal, called a “thread-legged bug,” in an underground lava tube on Â鶹´«Ã½ Island.
Moon/Mars crew exits HI-SEAS habitat
A two-week mission to perform scientific experiments and test technological instruments needed for the future exploration of the Moon or Mars was successfully completed on March 6 at the HI-SEAS habitat.
UH helps confirm first exoplanet candidate, 10 years after initial discovery
An international team of astronomers, led by a University of Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate student, announced the confirmation of the first exoplanet candidate.
Glowing bacteria in Hawaiian bobtail squid cause changes throughout host
Luminescent bacteria that live harmoniously inside the Hawaiian bobtail squid¡¯s light organ actually change the gene expression in other organs of their squid host according to a new study by UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ researchers.
New Moon/Mars mission in progress at HI-SEAS habitat
The six-member crew has been hard at work with geological and drone surveys, lava tube exploration and space technology testing.
UHERO state forecast update: Economy slows markedly. Is more in store?
Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s economy ended 2018 on a poorer footing than 2017, and across a number of dimensions, the year saw a flattening out or outright decline in activity.
UH Hilo, Navy using native oysters to improve Pearl Harbor water quality
Modeled on research trials conducted at UH Hilo¡¯s Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center, the project is using native shellfish species for water quality improvement at Pearl Harbor.
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ researchers advance nuclear nonproliferation and education
As members of two new university consortia, scientists have been awarded $3.2 million from the Department of Energy¡¯s National Nuclear Security Administration.
UH/MA?O Farms data show 60% improvement in diabetes risk
A UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ study, in partnership MAʻOFarms, shows promise that getting a community involved in preventing type 2 diabetes can reduce their disease risk.
Training college students in Brazil how to improve their country¡¯s public health
UH researchers are partnering with Brazilian epidemiologists to teach college students in Brazil about public health issues.