Priorities for coastal communities threatened by sea-level rise
The researchers focused on three Oʻahu coastal communities: Kāhala, Kaʻaʻawa and Sunset Beach.
How much profit are private labs earning from PCR testing?
The researchers estimate that profits per PCR test were at least $10, but the actual number is likely far greater.
Professor’s Fulbright journey more than just a cup of tea
Associate Professor Hong Jiang will impart the knowledge she gained in her course Geography 432, Tea and Culture.
Hawai‘i keiki health, safety data dashboard launched
The dashboard provides statewide and county-level data on 19 metrics and allows users to track changes over time.
How tsunami debris increases damage, focus of UH research
This research will hopefully lead to the construction of buildings more resilient to tsunami waves and debris.
Improving Native Hawaiian elders’ access to healthcare, longevity
The research underlined the appreciation kūpuna felt for providers who took the time to get to know them and respected Hawaiian cultural practices.
Native Hawaiians more at risk for gout, UH study reveals
The new findings will help doctors prevent and manage gout among patients most at risk, including Native Hawaiians.
$2.5M grant to monitor space weather, making space travel safer
The project will measure the most powerful particles emitted by the Sun.
JABSOM partners on $20M research project to improve health equity
The American Heart Association, Pfizer and Gates Ventures awards five new grants to 10 universities and health care systems.
Lunar cycle triggers Hawaiian box jellyfish to spawn on O?ahu shores
A study reveals that a key number of hours of darkness during the lunar cycle triggers mature Hawaiian box jellyfish to swim to leeward Oʻahu shores to spawn.