New species discovered in lava tubes by UH professor
Associate professor Megan Porter discovered a unique animal, called a “thread-legged bug,” in an underground lava tube on Hawaiʻi Island.
Moon/Mars crew exits HI-SEAS habitat
A two-week mission to perform scientific experiments and test technological instruments needed for the future exploration of the Moon or Mars was successfully completed on March 6 at the HI-SEAS habitat.
UH helps confirm first exoplanet candidate, 10 years after initial discovery
An international team of astronomers, led by a University of Hawaiʻi graduate student, announced the confirmation of the first exoplanet candidate.
Glowing bacteria in Hawaiian bobtail squid cause changes throughout host
Luminescent bacteria that live harmoniously inside the Hawaiian bobtail squid’s light organ actually change the gene expression in other organs of their squid host according to a new study by UH Mānoa researchers.
Century of plant data available through Lyon Arboretum interactive map
Users can filter by plant family or other traits and view the location and information for 1,054 arboretum accessions currently on the map.
New Moon/Mars mission in progress at HI-SEAS habitat
The six-member crew has been hard at work with geological and drone surveys, lava tube exploration and space technology testing.
UHERO state forecast update: Economy slows markedly. Is more in store?
Hawaiʻi’s economy ended 2018 on a poorer footing than 2017, and across a number of dimensions, the year saw a flattening out or outright decline in activity.
UH Mānoa researchers advance nuclear nonproliferation and education
As members of two new university consortia, scientists have been awarded $3.2 million from the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration.
UH/MAʻO Farms data show 60% improvement in diabetes risk
A UH Mānoa study, in partnership MAʻOFarms, shows promise that getting a community involved in preventing type 2 diabetes can reduce their disease risk.
Gates Coral Lab receives $100K donation for critical research
The award from the Annenberg Foundation will support the continuation of Ruth Gates’ legacy of preserving coral reefs in the face of warming seas.
