UH-led breakthroughs propel search for ice on Moon
UH Mānoa researchers are using two innovative approaches to advance the search for ice on the Moon.
2025 Mānoa Awards spotlight campus excellence
The 2025 UH Mānoa Awards Ceremony will be held on April 28, 2025.
Scientists recreate deep space chemistry linked to first metabolic systems on Earth
The findings support the idea that early Earth may have inherited a “starter kit” of life’s building blocks from space.
UH study links spearfishing to wellness, culture, community
Spearfishing, deeply woven into Hawaiian culture, may also serve as a powerful tool for promoting physical and community health.
Kīlauea volcano ash prompts largest open ocean phytoplankton bloom
The rare and large summertime phytoplankton bloom occurred in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre in summer 2018.
Coral reefs release a colorful mix of chemicals, feeding tiny ocean recyclers
In the future, the team aims to continue discovering how chemical features can inform coral reef management and be used to advance coral restoration success.
More extreme erosion projected for Oʻahu’s shores
To create erosion predictions, the team of researchers used a computer model that incorporates about 30 years of satellite imagery, as well as aerial and drone imagery.
Innovative CO₂ removal monitoring device earns student team $10K top prize
They are now trying to make this concept a reality, having secured additional funding to develop a prototype this coming summer.
Critical investments needed on ocean science front to prepare, report says
The report provides advice to the National Science Foundation on how to reinvigorate U.S. leadership in ocean research.
UH Mānoa undergrads advocate for research on Capitol Hill
Their training, which began in November 2024, included workshops on relationship building with legislators, writing policy briefs and crafting persuasive op-eds.
