Chewbacca coral: New deep-sea species spotted in waters off Hawai‘i, Mariana Trench
UH researchers helped identify a newly discovered deep-sea coral species, nicknamed “Chewbacca” for its hairy branches.
Cybersecurity innovation earns $520K for responsible practices, resilient systems
Two new projects will explore challenges in cybersecurity and develop stronger, more resilient software systems for the future.
How do bacteria travel on fungal freeways? UH study explores
Researchers hope findings will provide insights that could impact health, agriculture and the environment.
Pure mathematics to pattern recognition, UH research earns $211K NSF support
Running through 2027, the project focuses on conformal and quasiconformal mappings.
Endangered languages AI tools developed by UH researchers
UH researchers created the first AI benchmark for endangered Austronesian languages, paving the way for more inclusive language technology.
Deep ocean discoveries: UH undergrad explores a world few have seen
Landon Schumaker gained hands-on experience studying life in one of the deepest parts of the ocean.
Galápagos research: UH undergraduate students explore, discover, protect
Eight UH Mānoa undergraduates spent the summer conducting hands-on research on invasive species and island ecosystems in the Galápagos.
Dark energy from dead stars? UH researchers say yes
UH Mānoa researchers study how black holes may turn dead stars into dark energy, helping explain the universe’s faster expansion.
Expanding the fisheries hui: New UH hires advance sustainable Pacific fisheries
The new cohort of hires will develop an innovative program to advance fisheries research, education, and training.
Reigniting UH’s free-electron laser: Scientists restore tool for breakthrough research
Unlike conventional lasers, the FEL produces tunable light (light that can be adjusted to different colors or energies) by accelerating electrons through alternating magnetic fields.