Hurricanes, heavy rain critical for O?ahu¡¯s groundwater supply
Research indicates that rain brought by hurricanes and Kona storms can often be the most important precipitation for re-supplying groundwater.
UH research dives into dark matter interactions
The XENON1T experiment has detected a series of events that may indicate interactions between dark matter and ordinary matter.
New intermittent fasting study finds dieters shed muscle, not fat
UH Cancer Center¡¯s John Shepherd is part of a team who tracked 116 participants during the three month study.
Homeless foster youth at higher risk of engaging in detrimental behaviors
The findings are useful in targeting interventions for reducing risk among the population.
Student-led research on food webs in ocean¡¯s deepest trenches
This rare achievement by an undergraduate student is the result of Andrew Tokuda¡¯s passion in natural science, exceptional mentors and impactful research opportunities.
Biden, Trump both likely to be ‘super-agers’ reveals new study
Published in the Journal on Active Aging, UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹¡¯s Bradley Wilcox and colleagues conclude that chronological age should not be a factor in the 2020 election.
UH student pursuing MD, PhD reveals how asbestos fibers cause cancer
Jiaming Xue¡¯s research revealing important mechanisms on how asbestos fibers cause cancer is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Public can help monitor coral health with new tool
The Hawaiian Koʻa Card is free to the public and available for pick-up at the Division of Aquatic Resources Offices.
Connection to ?¨¡ina critical to health among Native Hawaiians
Researchers conducted interviews with 12 Kānaka Maoli adults living in Waimānalo, including eight kūpuna (elders), to learn about their perspectives on health.
Sea butterflies and sea angels survived Earth¡¯s last mass extinction
Researchers found that two marine organisms, sea butterflies and sea angels have survived global climate change and Earth¡¯s most recent mass extinction.