Discovery of extreme ‘natural telescope’ magnification led by UH astronomer
Harald Eberling of the Institute for Astronomy and a team of international researchers announce utilization of gravitational lensing.
Study of worst-case pandemic death scenario is led by UH researcher
The worldwide spread of a serious infectious disease could result in pandemic-related deaths of 700,000 and annual economic losses of $500 billion, according to a study in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization.
Critical piece of Native Hawaiian plant conservation completed
The new Hawaiian Rare Plant Program Laboratory at the Lyon Arboretum more than doubles the size of the old lab currently housed next door in a century-old cottage.
Powerful new tool for looking for life beyond Earth developed by UH researchers
Shiv Sharma and Anupam Misra, and their team, developed the standoff ultra-compact micro-Raman instrument.
Maunakea observatory awarded NSF grant to upgrade adaptive optics
The enhancement of the Keck II telescope adaptive optics system will advance research on exoplanets, black holes and dark matter.
Study examines social and economic impacts on health in Wai?anae
Research is being conducted by Alika Maunakea at the John A. Burns School of Medicine and Ruben Juarez in the Department of Economics.
UH Cancer Center advances research on movement and spread of cancer cells
The research, led by Joe Ramos, may create new opportunities for cancer drug development.
Research reveals how climate change may affect Hawaiian fishpond aquaculture
Results published recently in PlosONE indicate that there is a relationship between two periods of high fish mortality at He?eia Fishpond and changes in the climate.
Research may contribute to manufacturing and medical industry improvements
The research explored the mechanical behavior and design of simple interlocking structures and was conducted in collaboration with the University of Colorado.
UH Hilo research shows risk of rat lungworm disease greater than expected
A UH Hilo research group supported by 麻豆传媒 Island legislators is urging more control measures be taken to lower the risks of the spread of rat lungworm disease.