Whale moms, calves whisper to avoid predators
The findings of an international team of researchers, including Lars Bejder from the UH Marine Mammal Research Program, shed light on southern right whales communication.
Booklet helps keiki understand dementia and memory loss
Researchers at the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work wrote the story to explain the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and available support resources.
More accurate weather forecasts made with UH¡¯s improved computer model
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology atmospheric science researchers discovered a new approach that more efficiently represents the slopes of terrain in numerical weather prediction models.
Dental visits drop for elderly, minorities sharper
Research highlights need to develop culturally competent programs to meet the dental needs of an increasingly diverse U.S. population.
Top scientific publication spotlights UH cancer discoveries
Discoveries by UH Cancer Center researchers on ways to improve prevention, early detection and treatment of mesothelioma was featured on the cover of the September issue of Ca: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Burma/Myanmar research journal published by UH Press
One of the only scholarly peer-reviewed journals that focuses exclusively on Burma/Myanmar, The Journal of Burma Studies, is being published by UH Press in partnership with the Northern Illinois University Center for Burma Studies.
Hawai?i middle-of-the-pack for child well-being
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ Center on the Family releases Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s latest KIDS COUNT? Data Book in which Â鶹´«Ã½ once again ranks 24 out of 50 states on overall child well-being.
Iron deposited into ocean via dust from Asia discovered in subtropical currents
Scientists have observed that the areas the subtropical “gyres” cover experience chemistry changes periodically, especially levels of phosphorus and iron, ultimately affecting its biological productivity.
Minute marine animals live in sophisticated symbiosis with bacteria
Researchers, including those from the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, are involved in studying one of the most deceptively simple animals on Earth.
Invasive lionfish invasion focus of research model
The researchers suggest the lionfish¡¯s success as a hunter is likely due to a combination of its particular stalking pattern, mouth suction and forward momentum as it strikes—characteristics that are unlike native fish predators.