How bacteria induce settling and transformation of marine larvae investigated
An $870,000 grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will help UH researchers study the settling of larvae of marine invertebrate animals.
Honolulu Cookie Company and HIMB partner to save stranded whales and dolphins
Honolulu Cookie Company to donate $5,000 and call for public support to the Â鶹´«Ã½ Institute of Marine Biology’ Marine Mammal Stranding Research and Rescue Initiative.
Beneficial bacteria in Hawaiian squid attracted to fatty acids
A new study revealed that Vibrio fischeri has a novel type of receptors that sense the presence and concentration of fatty acids, a building block of all cell membranes.
Novel tsunami detection network uses navigation systems on commercial ships
Scientists are using commercial ships operating in the North Pacific to construct a network of low-cost tsunami sensors to augment existing detection systems.
Evidence for both mixing and layering of Earth¡¯²õ interior clarifies long-standing debate
A new study suggests that mixing due to mantle flow occurs on a global scale, but discrete layers where material with similar composition has aggregated are maintained.
SOEST brings potentially $100M in convention business, named ?Elele Organization of the Year
UH Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology recognized by Â鶹´«Ã½ Tourism Authority for helping bring convention business to the state.
Creating renewable gasoline
Â鶹´«Ã½ Natural Energy Institute researchers investigating creating gasoline and biodiesel from readily available microbial organisms.
La Ni?a is not helping Hawai?i¡¯²õ rainfall and groundwater
New research determined that the relationship between La Niña and rainfall in Â鶹´«Ã½ has changed and recent La Niña years have brought less-than-normal rainfall.
More launches ahead for UH¡¯²õ Hawai?i Space Flight Laboratory
The UH Mānoa Â鶹´«Ã½ Space Flight Laboratory prepares for five space launches in the next two years with more opportunities on the horizon.
Modeling vog for Hawai?i
UH researchers detail the development and utility of a computer model for the dispersion of volcanic smog or “vog.”