UH Hilo astronomer leads discovery of extremely rare property in star
R. Pierre Martin, an astronomer at UH Hilo, led an international team to discover a rare Cepheid star using a telescope atop Maunakea.
UH breaks extramural funding record in FY2024, on track for $550M
Extramural projects support research and innovation that helps to increase knowledge and provide solutions to improve quality of life.
Pacific Disaster Center, Ghana address increasing climate and disaster risks
The delegation from Ghana and PDC also visited the Maui County Fire Department for a briefing on the recent Maui wildfire disaster.
Could fishponds help with Hawai?i’s food sustainability?
Revitalization of loko iʻa has the potential to significantly increase locally available seafood.
Immunotherapy shows promise for aggressive breast cancer
The study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of pembrolizumab as a maintenance therapy following chemotherapy.
Rising seas to eat away at underground infrastructure in Hawai?i, globally
Cities with complex networks of buried infrastructure have interaction with shallower and saltier groundwater which exacerbates corrosion and failure of critical systems.
UH biomedical research grants pumps millions into state economy
UH brought in $58 million in federal biomedical research grants to the state in fiscal year 2023.
Asian-American social workers witness rise in anti-Asian racism
The study examined their perspectives in the aftermath of racism toward Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientists’ urgent call: End destruction and forge a just, sustainable future
The study summarizes the grave threats facing the planet but rejects a “doom and gloom” philosophy and argues that the threats should motivate swift and substantial actions.
UH astronomer leads effort to unlock Sun’s secrets during eclipse
Data collected during eclipses can provide insights into space weather, offering the potential to protect technologies such as GPS and satellite communications.