Can Shakuhachi and Haiku poems help kūpuna heal?
UH Mānoa researchers study the impact of shakuhachi flute and haiku poetry on kūpuna well-being and cultural healing.
Humpback whale mother-calf health assessed using drone tech
Research revealed significant energy demands on lactating mothers and environmental stressors on calf survival and reproduction.
Large marine protected areas are boosting fish catch rates
On average, this spillover benefit resulted in a 12% to 18% increase in catch-per-unit-of-fishing-effort in the waters near protected areas.
Pregnant humpback whales’ energy needs increase when fasting during migration
UH researchers uncovered the energy challenges pregnant humpback whales face during migration, especially in their final trimester.
Breaking barriers to diabetes prevention in Hawaiʻi
UH researchers examine barriers to enrolling NHOPI and Filipino adults in prediabetes programs to reduce type 2 diabetes rates.
Researchers map stress evolution at Kīlauea volcano
UH researchers uncovered 120 years of Kīlauea volcano data, revealing how the 1975 Kalapana earthquake reshaped stress and deformation patterns.
Possible new ancient human species uncovered by UH scientist
Homo juluensis lived approximately 300,000 years ago in eastern Asia.
AI and Astronomy: UH researchers to help decode Sun’s secrets
UH astronomers and computer scientists have developed models to significantly speed up the analysis of massive data.
Hawaiʻi’s suicide helpline struggles to meet demand after Maui wildfire
A surge in calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline following the August 2023 wildfire highlights the psychological toll on the community.
Team of microscopic soft robots could transform medical care
The new technology could allow doctors to guide several tiny, flexible robots independently through the body's complex network of tubes and vessels.
