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.
Federal cuts raise risk of Hawaiʻi economic downturn, UHERO forecasts
Together with other federal policies, this places the Hawaiʻi economy at risk of recession over the next few years.
Healing chronic wounds: UH Mānoa scientists lead innovation
The initiative focuses on using cutting-edge protein science to develop an enzyme-based therapeutic designed to accelerate the healing process of chronic wounds.
Hungry marine fungi may be the key to reducing plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is a critical issue in Hawaiʻi because of its location in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre.
Food insecurity a major driver of mental health challenges, study finds
The study analyzed data from 2,270 adults residing in Hawaiʻi, collected in 2022, to assess the impact of socioeconomic and demographic factors on mental health.
Renowned visiting accelerator expert praises UH Mānoa’s physics research innovations
The instrument contributes to cutting-edge scientific research that can lead to advances in high-tech industries, medical imaging and renewable energy.
