Surface of Jupiter¡¯s moon Europa may have conditions for life
New research and modeling, led by a UH planetary sciences researcher, estimates how far down that surface is disturbed by the process called “impact gardening.”
More EVs could reduce CO2 emissions by 93% in less than 30 years
By 2050, the most ambitious scenario results in 99% less fossil fuel consumed and 93% less CO2 emissions from passenger and freight vehicles on Oʻahu.
New work-life balance policies could help economically vulnerable women
The study examined patterns of women¡¯s employment over women's lifespan in Japan, Sweden and the U.S.
Neighborhood ties improve well-being of older adults
Having strong social bonds and the absence of conflict in the neighborhood has shown to promote positive health outcomes.
Wild pigs threaten species worldwide; Hawai?i hit hard
The findings highlight concerns about their impacts particularly on islands and to species that receive less conservation attention.
Blue coral¡¯s secret sunscreen may save reefs
This coral not only produces a protein that imparts the deep blue color, but also acts as a natural sunscreen to filter out harmful UV radiation.
Increased high-tide flooding projected for majority of U.S. coastlines
Sea-level rise and natural fluctuations in tidal range are anticipated to cause tipping points in the frequency of high-tide flooding.
Mosquito-breeding potential campus areas revealed in study
The study by UH public health researchers advised practical strategies to reduce mosquito breeding.
Experts aim to keep coral reefs from dying off
An international group of scientific experts identified and discussed the requirements for coral reef survival in an article in Biological Conservation.
Basic building block to earliest forms of life discovered
The aromatic benzene molecule, discovered 175 years ago, is the fundamental molecular building block of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.