Blubber may yield answer to survival for endangered whales
Blubber is a multifunctional and complex tissue essential to the survival of dolphins and whales.
Short-term vacation rentals driving up home prices, rents
Of the state¡¯s 565,000 total housing units, 30,000 are listed as STRs, meaning roughly 5% of local housing units operate as tourist accommodations.
Immediate carbon cuts, common marine heatwave terminology urged
Two articles by UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ oceanographers provide a reality check on the limitations of carbon dioxide removal and a warning? that marine heatwaves need clear definitions.
Coastal species found living on high seas because of plastic debris
These findings identify a new human-caused impact on the ocean, documenting the scale and potential consequences that were not previously understood.
Pandemic drop in visitors to Molokini increased reef fish
The results of the study will help resource managers better care for Molokini and other threatened marine habitats.
Gut bacteria linked to mental health, other chronic disease risks among NHPI populations
The results indicate that biological findings from other ethnic/race groups may not necessarily be generalizable to the NHPI population.
Cold sores for 2 months leads to oral cancer diagnosis
In observance of National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the UH Cancer Center underscores the importance of early detection.
Should lawmakers dissolve the Hawai?i Tourism Authority?
Authors of a new UHERO brief argue that neither bill would improve tourism governance over what is in place today.
Legislature honors UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ ethnic studies, founder Odo
The Department of Ethnic Studies emerged as a response to the tumultuous civil rights, anti-war, ethnic empowerment and students¡¯ rights sentiments of the 1960s.
Innovative public health scholar position supported by UH, DOH
Simone Schmid is the first post-doctoral resident scholar in public health.