Research

Discovery and Achievement on Many Fronts

From life-saving medical breakthroughs, to environmental protection, to economic stimulus, the scholarship and research conducted by the University of Hawai‘i impacts the quality of life on many levels.

UH research programs:

  • develop human capital and new knowledge
  • promote innovation and collaboration
  • support new businesses and long-term job growth
  • generate revenues that boost the local economy
  • maximize the advantages of Hawai‘i‘s unique natural and cultural heritage

Recent research news

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A video map of motions in the nearby universe
Jun 14, 2013, Manoa — International team of researchers includes Brent Tully of the Institute for Astronomy.
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Study reveals leakage of carbon stored on land to aquatic environments
Jun 13, 2013, Manoa — Emeritus Professor of Oceanography Fred Mackenzie is one of Nature Geoscience article authors.
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Astrobiologists: Martian clay has chemical implicated in origin of life
Jun 12, 2013, Manoa — Researchers utilized the ion microprobe in the W.M. Keck Cosmochemistry Laboratory.
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David Karl appointed member of national program advisory group
Jun 7, 2013, Manoa — Microbial biologist/oceanographer won recognition from National Academy of Sciences in April 2013.