Smart phones and watches in space will help monitor astronauts’ body composition
A UH Cancer Center team will measure body shape and mass composition of astronauts in space.
Initiative to support Hawai?i ag, food industry builds on previous UH research
Agrusa published research papers on tourists’ willingness to pay more for locally-sourced foods in Hawai?i and residents’ views on regenerative tourism.
$4.6M anonymous gift boosts UH Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity
The gift will fund the center’s first endowed chair and provide funding for programs and activities to advance their work.
Next fashion phenom: palaka and rice bags?
CTAHR’s Andy Reilly aims to share the rich history of palaka and rice bag clothing and believes they could be the next phenomenon in fashion.
New viruses infecting hibiscus plants on O?ahu
Infected hibiscus plants show mosaic, ringspot and chlorotic spots on their leaves.
Algae bio hacks itself in adapting to climate change
Scientists revealed that a mechanism, known as nutrient uptake plasticity, allows marine algae to adapt and cope with nutrient-poor ocean conditions.
Astronomers reveal new map of dark matter, mass in universe
Researchers claim the findings could add to a body of evidence that there may be something missing from the existing standard model.
UH microscope used by 400 researchers nearing its end, replacement needed
Although replacing and upgrading the SEM is one of the BEMF’s primary challenges, the facility has recently increased its capacity to meet the needs of the university and beyond.
New virus discovered in whales, dolphins across the Pacific
The discovery of beaked whale circovirus in 10 new host species including whales and dolphins across the Pacific was documented by UH researchers.
Whales could be key to reducing carbon dioxide
Researchers explore how whales can influence the amount of carbon in our air and waters and potentially contribute to the overall reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide.