UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ researching Â鶹´«Ã½’s biofuel future
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources examining the use of fast-growing tropical grasses for biofuel production.
Astronomers discover two planets orbiting a two-star system
A team of astronomers, including UH Mānoa’s Nader Haghighipour, discovered the first two-planet system orbiting two stars.
Woolly mammoth extinction provides modern day lessons
Recent findings related to the woolly mammoth’s extinction highlights the fight ahead for many of Â鶹´«Ã½’s endangered species, says UH Mānoa’s David Beilman.
Sun’s almost perfectly round shape baffles scientists
Institute for Astronomy’s Jeff Kuhn and Isabelle Scholl published in Science Express.
Pacific Island educators learn ocean genetics at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹
The Kewalo Marine Laboratory hosted a three-day course connecting community college instructors with researchers to enhance ocean sciences education.
²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ geologist part of Mars rover team and more in the news
Scott Rowland’s connection to the current Mars rover project is among the highlights of media coverage this week featuring UH programs, alumni and activities.
Medical partnership with China earns national award
UH Mānoa’s Peter Hoffmann and Jinan University’s Zhi Huang won the National Institute of Health’s Collaborative Award for their research.
Data book reveals economic well-being of Hawai?i¡¯s children
The 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks Â鶹´«Ã½ 24th in key indicators of child well-being.
Power purchase agreement brings solar energy to Coconut Island
An agreement with SolarCity is expected to provide approximately $2.3 million in energy cost savings to UH Mānoa over the next 20 years.
UH Hilo¡¯s online Hawaiian archive largest of its kind
UH Hilo’s Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa and Keola Donaghy’s Hawaiian electronic library, Ulukua, receives 1.4 million hits a month.