UH to develop living coastal-protection system inspired by coral reefs
UH will be awarded up to $25 million by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop an engineered coral reef ecosystem.
Native Hawaiian, Filipino breast cancer survivors wanted for lifestyle research
Two focus groups with four to nine women, lasting 60–90 minutes, will be conducted.
Asteroid wears boulder body armor for protection
In a study co-authored by UH Mānoa planetary geologist David Trang, asteroid Bennu¡¯s boulder-covered surface gives it protection against small meteoroid impacts.
Statewide efforts in place to address recruitment, retention for Hawai?i nurses
The research took place in late 2020 and included 421 Â鶹´«Ã½ nurses at all levels of licensure.
Maunakea telescopes capture near-Sun comet roasting to death
The sighting could help explain the scarcity of the near-Sun population of periodic comets and asteroids.
Food insecurity higher among Indigenous people and rising
University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ associate professor Catherine Pirkle contributed to the report.
Priorities for coastal communities threatened by sea-level rise
The researchers focused on three Oʻahu coastal communities: K¨¡hala, 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.