Plastic pollution disrupts recovery of threatened coral reefs
New research reveals that plastic pollution poses a significant, unseen threat to the survival and recovery of endangered coral reefs.
UH’s advanced manufacturing initiative prepares workforce, strengthens economy
The College of Engineering is leading the initiative, which combines design, material science, 3D printing, corrosion testing and robotics.
Sharks, rays, chimaeras further threatened by deep-sea mining
The habitat of 30 species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, also called ghost sharks, overlap with areas where proposed deep-sea mining may occur.
Humpback calves require 38 times more energy after birth
Research revealed that calves require 6–8 times the daily growth energy of an adult whale.
Rare glimpse at understudied ecosystem prompts caution on deep-sea mining
A study provides the first in-depth look at this habitat, revealing a dynamic community that may be more sensitive to seasonal changes than previously understood.
UH Cancer Center identifies treatable form of mesothelioma
Discovery of L-BAM offers new hope for mesothelioma patients and families.
3D-printed shelters increase baby coral survival rates
UH scientists have developed innovative 3D-printed ceramic structures that provide crucial protection for baby corals.
Next-generation gene therapy tools built by UH scientist
Jesse Owens and his team are developing a new gene delivery platform that could revolutionize how doctors treat everything from rare blood disorders to aggressive cancers.
Global ‘Noah?s Ark’ to safeguard coral reefs, led by UH scientists
The initiative focuses on building a worldwide network of coral biorepositories (gene banks) to safeguard the genetic diversity of these vital ecosystems.
New genetic test for corn developed by undergraduate students
UH Mānoa undergraduate students developed a new method that slashes the time needed to test gene-editing tools on corn from several months to just a few days.