To mask, or not to mask? Key motivators discovered
The study surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. adults.
Researchers reliant on high-performance computing get big boost
UH research benefits from increase in computing power
What¡¯s in a song? Hawai?i¡¯s humpback whale population
Following reports of unusually low whale numbers that began in 2015–16, UH researchers examined song chorusing recorded at six sites off Maui.
Genetic mutation increases one¡¯s susceptibility to mesothelioma
Approximately one in every 900 individuals is born with only one inherited mutation of the BLM gene.
UHERO projects rental assistance need to continue in 2021
Researchers suggested a need for a policy intervention that moves beyond a single influx of cash assistance to one that adjusts to household needs.
Murky ocean impacts from COVID-19 emissions reductions
A team of scientists shared the results of their research that showed no detectable slowing of ocean acidification due to COVID-19 emissions reductions.
COVID-19 airborne transmission research suggests potential therapies
Aerosols are microscopic airborne particles that can remain suspended in air for a long time, instead of falling directly to the ground.
New tool projects high-tide flooding in U.S. coastal locations
UH Sea Level Center Director Phil Thompson developed a tool to assess how sea-level rise will affect the frequency of high-tide flooding in U.S. coastal locations.
New report suggests framework to improve Native Hawaiians health disparities
The John A. Burns School of Medicine released the second edition of the “Assessment and Priorities for the Health and Well-Being in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.”
Drone tech, cultural film directing among featured undergraduate projects
The showcase was open to UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ undergraduate students in all fields of study conducting a research project or creative work.