Giving birth during adolescence linked to mobility disability
The study surveyed 158,000 women of reproductive age (15–49 years) living in 14 low- and middle-income countries.
Barriers to tenure for Indigenous scholars focus of UH study
Researchers conveyed the importance of tenure reform to Indigenous scholars specifically, but to the broader Indigenous community in general.
Born a scientist: Kiana Frank¡¯s work builds upon foundation of her k¨±puna
Kiana Frank uses modern techniques in microbiology, molecular biology and geochemistry to complement the observations of her k¨±puna.
Increased heavy rains, drought caused by human-induced climate change
Human-produced carbon dioxide emissions and climate change have caused an increase in day-to-day rainfall fluctuations over the tropical eastern Pacific and mid-latitudes.
Discovery finds new bacteria in an AC unit; students get involved
Student Maxwell Darris cultivated bacteria from a biofilm hanging from a pipe carrying condensed water from an air conditioner in Honolulu.
Vast bubble of galaxies discovered, given Hawaiian name
The immense bubble has been given the name Hoʻoleilana, a term drawn from the Kumulipo, a Hawaiian creation chant.
Expedition to recover fossil coral reefs could be window into past, future
An international scientific research expedition, including local partners at UH, aims to recover a record of past climate and reef conditions off the coast of Â鶹´«Ã½ Island.
UHERO report explores Maui wildfire impacts and recovery challenges
The report “After the Maui wildfires: The road ahead” is authored by 16 UHERO faculty, research fellows and staff members.
Lies, misinformation: How to navigate social media following deadly fires
According to Professor Wayne Buente it¡¯s important to evaluate two things: claims of evidence and the source.
Maternal study in Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders fills health research void
Rebecca Delafield will investigate the severe maternal morbidity and the maternity care experiences of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.