Astronomers find planets the size of Earth are common
A team of astronomers including UH Mānoa’s Andrew Howard found that 17 percent of all sun-like stars have planets one to two times the diameter of Earth in close orbits.
Scientists discover origins of wide binary stars
Using computer simulations UH Mānoa’s Bo Reipurth figured out how wide binary stars form.
Astronomers map brightest galaxies and more in the news
A census of the brightest galaxies conducted by a team led by Mānoa astronomers is highlighted in news coverage of UH people and activities during the past week.
Construction to begin on solar telescope
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources reaffirmed its approval of a key permit to allow construction to move forward on the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope.
Hawai?i‘s dueling volcanoes and more in the news
A deep connection between Mauna Loa and Kīlauea volcanoes found by Â鶹´«Ã½Mānoa scientists is featured in the past week’s news coverage of UH programs and people.
Astronomers now able to map universe in 3-D
Scientists at UH Mānoa’s Institute for Astronomy are now able to produce 3-D images of galaxies colliding.
Pre-Halloween event addresses longterm threats to humanity
Talks will address threats from all angles—from human activity to information technology
Decrease in Hawai?i‘s trade winds and more in the news
Research by Mānoa scientists documenting a decrease in Â鶹´«Ã½’s trade winds is among the UH programs and people highlighted in news coverage during the past week.
Linking obesity and breast cancer, and more in the news
A study linking body weight and breast cancer by the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ Cancer Center is among the UH programs and people highlighted in news coverage during the past week.
Accreditation team applauds UH efforts and more in the news
An accreditation team report commending the UH System for recent accomplishments is among UH happenings highlighted in news coverage during the past week.