Protecting Kauaʻi forests from invasive species saves large amounts of groundwater
Increased groundwater recharge ensures a steady supply of fresh water, vital for drinking and other essential needs.
Scaling agroforestry supports fisheries, food production, cultural practices
The study calls on policymakers, conservation organizations and funders to integrate biocultural strategies into conservation policies and funding mechanisms.
Persistent income, employment, housing challenges for Maui’s fire-impacted households
The latest update, which covers the period from October 2024 through February 2025, provides new insights into ongoing recovery challenges.
Hawaiʻi islands sinking faster in some areas; risk for flooding
Research reveals parts of Hawaiʻi, particularly Oʻahu's south shore, are sinking significantly faster than previously thought, accelerating the timeline for increased flood risk.
Agroforestry key to Hawaiʻi’s path to carbon neutrality goal
The study found that more than 370,000 acres of Hawaiʻi’s unmanaged agricultural land is suitable for agroforestry under current climate conditions.
Micronutrient gaps help fuel childhood obesity in Pacific
The research team also found associations between children’s micronutrient intake, obesity and the presence of acanthosis nigricans.
Construction defect litigation poses challenges for Hawaiʻi’s housing market
The report reveals that construction defect cases have grown substantially over the past 25 years.
UH innovation takes center stage at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi
Low-cost, waterborne sensors that detect incoming aircraft were showcased by the Applied Research Laboratory at UH) at the 2025 POST FX.
UH Center on Aging helps boost research pool for national study
UH Center on Aging is recruiting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander participants for a national registry to improve representation in research.
Maunakea: Observations help confirm rare triple system in Kuiper Belt
If confirmed, the 148780 Altjira system could change how scientists understand the formation of objects in a distant region of the solar system.
