Moon¡¯s darkest craters hold less surface ice than scientists predicted
The research suggests that while ice may exist, it is likely present in low concentrations or small, isolated pockets.
Hawaiian bobtail squid depend on bacterial partner for healthy development
The Hawaiian bobtail squid cannot develop a healthy body or its bioluminescent “glow” without a specific bacterial protein that acts as a biological architect.
Â鶹´«Ã½ suicide rates by occupation study calls for attention to support farmers
Based on all recorded suicide deaths from 2013 to 2023, those in construction, agriculture, and the arts, males and especially those under 40 years old showed the highest suicide rates.
Google backs UH Mānoa AI, robotics research
Funding will support graduate and undergraduate student researchers, as well as equipment, computing resources and experimental testing.
2 trillion gallons of water trigger historic flooding in Â鶹´«Ã½
The second storm dumped up to 61 inches of rain in localized areas, producing destructive floods across eastern and central Molokaʻi, West Maui and Oʻahu.
Massive worldwide seawater study finds human-made chemicals prolific
More than 2,300 seawater samples indicate that human-made chemicals—plastic additives, industrial lubricants, pharmaceuticals and more—are widespread in the marine environment.
New tech detects deadly whale, dolphin diseases
UH researchers have developed a portable, rapid test to detect deadly diseases in whales and dolphins directly on the beach.
Using AI to identify key factors in substance use recovery
AI analysis of millions of records reveals factors that improve substance use treatment outcomes nationwide.
Young scientists, engineers grow with UH support
Science fair projects provide an opportunity to extend classroom learning.
Student survives 3 floods, builds flood alert app
Earth sciences PhD student Brian Gorberg witnessed the final and most severe flood send an 8-foot wall of water through his home in Waialua.