While seeking Planet X, astronomers find a distant solar system object
The new extremely distant object far beyond Pluto has an orbit that supports the presence of a larger unknown planet or “Planet X.”
Hybrid forest restoration benefits communities and increases resilience
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ researchers quantify social, ecological, and economic costs and benefits of alternative forest restoration strategies.
New concept to cool boiling surface may prevent nuclear power plant accidents
The UH study found that boiling heat transfer was much more favorable with a new concept that involves coating the hot surface using nanoscale bimorphs.
Hawai?i land impacted by sea level rise may be double previous estimates
UH researchers Tiffany Anderson and Chip Fletcher say including the effects of waves and erosion expands vulnerable areas.
Did key building blocks for life come from deep space?
Phosphates, a key building block for life, was found to be generated in outer space and delivered to early Earth by meteorites or comets.
UH Hilo students¡¯ climate change short stories published
A UH Hilo student has published an anthology of climate-themed stories written by fellow classmates that is currently available on Amazon.
UH grad tackles suicide awareness in new book
Office of Public Health Studies graduate Madisyn Uekawa wrote a young-adult novella for her senior honors thesis with the hope of saving lives.
UH-led research shows forest conservation can aid coral reefs
Scientists from UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ use new models to identify where forest conservation efforts will minimize human impacts offshore.
Direct evidence of ice on Moon surface discovered
Led by researchers from UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹'s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, scientists found the first direct evidence of surface-exposed water ice in permanently shaded regions on the Moon.
Women need better understanding of important childbirth terms, UH study shows
Team from Office of Public Health Studies says physicians should actively confirm patient understanding.