UH study suggests how to save rare Haleakal¨¡ silverswords
Efforts to restore the population should focus on outplanting new plants in geographic areas with the most favorable climatic conditions.
UH ICE Five-O team investigates water on Moon
Researchers will investigate the origins and evolution of water and other volatiles on the Moon¡¯s surface.
To bee, or not to bee, a question for almond growers
The study co-authored by CTAHR¡¯s Ethel Villalobos suggests that ‘Independence’ almonds, like many plants that are self-compatible, still performed better when bees were assisting in pollination.
Trait-based technology to help predict climate change impact on biodiversity
Researchers are using open source technology to catalogue species traits, in an effort to predict climate change¡¯s impact on biodiversity.
Hammerhead sharks hold breath to keep warm on deep dives
A new study finds that the scalloped hammerhead shark might be holding its breath during dives to maintain its body temperature.
Increased teacher compensation can lead to more equitable education in Hawai?i
The research brief by six HSESJ scholars from UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹, Leeward CC and Windward CC was based on 41 journal articles, three books, two dissertations and 35 other reports.
New technique reveals detailed plumbing of active Alaska volcano
UH Mānoa¡¯s Helen Janiszewski used a new technique to analyze earthquake data revealing the deep plumbing system underlying Alaska¡¯s Cleveland volcano.
Culturally grounded prevention may help fight colon cancer in Native Hawaiian men
A UH Cancer Center study used traditional Native Hawaiian practices to promote healthy behaviors and cancer prevention.
Climate change could kill coral reefs by 2100, UH led study says
A UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ study says that rising sea surface temperature, wave energy, acidity, pollution and overfishing have created a grim future for corals.
Studying human disease reveals coral disease risk factors
A team of researchers, led by Jamie Caldwell, used a human epidemiology technique to determine ecological risks affecting two coral diseases.