Hawaiʻi phytoplankton boosted by eddies supplying nutrients
UH oceanographers showed that eddies (circular current of water) on the leeward side of the Hawaiian Islands can supply nutrients and stimulate blooms in phytoplankton.
Water innovation projects supported through new partnership
The pilot program was launched in fall 2023 by the UH Office of Innovation and Commercialization and National Security Innovation Network as part of their Innovation Challenge initiative.
Experiments find coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help
These findings suggest that coral conservation in a changing world is possible—but urgent action is essential.
Q&A: Hello Kitty turns 50, UH expert explores iconʻs legacy
Professor Emerita Christine Yano reflects on Hello Kitty’s global influence.
Saturn’s moon has methane-rich crust up to 6 miles thick
A new study revealed that methane gas may also be trapped within Titan’s ice, forming a distinct crust up to six miles thick.
Advancing space weather forecasts ahead of 2025 solar maximum
The project is supported by a four-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
UH research sheds light on weather phenomenon
Blocking events can create weather patterns that can be associated with record-breaking flooding or heat waves.
New UH center aims to transform agri-food systems
Developing sustainable agri-food systems can play a crucial role in achieving socio-ecological health, equity, resilience and sustainability.
Islands host 1/3 of Earth’s plant species, conservation needed
The study also highlighted the urgent conservation needs of island plants.
Study finds life expectancy gains stalling globally
Life expectancy in the world’s longest-living populations has increased by only 6.5 years since 1990.
