Astronomers conclude habitable planets are common
Â鶹´«Ã½Manoa and University of California, Berkeley astronomers now estimate that one in five stars like the sun have planets about the size of Earth and a surface temperature conducive to life.
Scientists find that El Ni?o is becoming more active
New study by UH Mānoa scientists finds El Niño phenomenon unusually high during 20th century.
First book on picoscience published by UH professor
UH Mānoa professor Klaus Sattler publishes book addressing cutting-edge technology of picoscience.
Scientists find Earth-sized rocky exoplanet
A team of astronomers, led by UH Mānoa’s Andrew Howard found the first Earth-sized planet outside the solar system that has a rocky composition like that of Earth.
Rail launcher for Hawai?i¡¯s first space launch completed
The 135-foot rail launcher to be used in Â鶹´«Ã½’s first space launch was unveiled on October 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Unusual new species discovered in K¨©lauea caldera
UH Mānoa researchers cultivated a new cyanobacterium from an almost 100-year-old lava cave in volcanically active Kīlauea Caldera.
Study links box jellyfish abundance and environmental variability
UH Mānoa researchers publish an analysis of 14 years of monthly jellyfish collection data in PLOS ONE.
Community health literacy impacts personal health status
A recent study led by UH Mānoa professor Tetine Sentell reveals low health literacy associated with poor health in Â鶹´«Ã½ communities.
Robotic vessel helps in times of disaster
Technology developed by University of Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers and students may be in harbors and ports all over the world providing daily security and surveillance.
Waves a dominant force in Hawai?i shoreline habitat creation
Researchers at UH Mānoa develop wave and tide model to classify shorelines worldwide.