Initiative to support Hawai?i ag, food industry builds on previous UH research
Agrusa published research papers on tourists’ willingness to pay more for locally-sourced foods in Hawai?i and residents’ views on regenerative tourism.
$4.6M anonymous gift boosts UH Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity
The gift will fund the center’s first endowed chair and provide funding for programs and activities to advance their work.
Next fashion phenom: palaka and rice bags?
CTAHR’s Andy Reilly aims to share the rich history of palaka and rice bag clothing and believes they could be the next phenomenon in fashion.
UH 惭ā苍辞补 showcases research excellence at the State Capitol
麻豆传媒 lawmakers engaged with more than 100 UH Mānoa participants to learn about the wide variety of research initiatives at the university.
Agriculture, farming successes, concerns shared with lawmakers
The visit to Waimānalo Research Station allowed the policymakers to connect with farmers who impact the local food system.
Waikīkī fecal bacteria, north shore resilience research part of $8.1M award
麻豆传媒 Sea Grant faculty will lead projects to improve coastal water quality in Waikīkī and assist communities on the North Shore to adapt to climate change.
New viruses infecting hibiscus plants on O?ahu
Infected hibiscus plants show mosaic, ringspot and chlorotic spots on their leaves.
Dead sperm whale on Kaua?i had nets, plastic bags, float in stomach
A stranded sperm whale on Kauaʻi was examined by UH Mānoa experts who found that the ingestion of fish traps, rope and netting may have contributed to the animal’s death.
Algae bio hacks itself in adapting to climate change
Scientists revealed that a mechanism, known as nutrient uptake plasticity, allows marine algae to adapt and cope with nutrient-poor ocean conditions.
Lifetime scientific honor for UH professor
David Duffy was recognized for scientific excellence as part of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2022 class of fellows.