Sea-level rise drives wastewater leakage to coastal waters in Honolulu
A new UH study is the first to provide direct evidence that tidally driven groundwater inundation of wastewater infrastructure is occurring today in Honolulu.
Secrets of the best rainbows on Earth
An atmospheric scientist at UH Mānoa makes a case for Â鶹´«Ã½ being the best place on Earth to experience rainbows.
New metrics could reduce gender gap in STEM fields
UH Mānoa research looked at modern, digital metrics and their potential to reduce biases that have systematically devalued the achievements of women in STEM.
Novel geophysical technique couples sound waves, electromagnetic fields
A new book offers an introduction into the method while simultaneously describing the state-of-the-art of seismoelectrics for experts in the field.
A plant gene may help crops resist heat stress
The ultimate goal is to maintain crop productivity to help the more populated world cope with global warming.
O?ahu marine protected areas offer limited protection of coral reef herbivorous fishes
Researchers found that of the four marine protected areas around Oʻahu, three did not provide biologically significant benefits for herbivorous fish populations.
High-risk lava zones with infrequent eruptions attract development
The 2018 Kīlauea eruption in Â鶹´«Ã½ reflects the intersection of infrequent, highly destructive eruptions, and atypically high population growth.
Environmental factors, species influence rat lungworm infection in snails
A study revealed that environmental factors such as rainfall, temperature and the extent of green vegetation, influence rat lungworm infection in snails.
Law professor’s book examines legal actions impacting future generations
A celebration launch honoring the book Legal Actions for Future Generations, will be hosted by the UH law school on February 24, 4–5 p.m.
Workplace disasters, implications for society, safety, focus of new book
James Kraft draws attention to disasters that occurred in the greater American Southwest after World War II.