Multiple flooding sources threaten Honolulu’s infrastructure
SOEST researchers found in the next few decades, sea-level rise will likely cause an increase in flooding in Honolulu’s urban core.
UH astronomer discovers possible ‘empress’ planet, 3X the mass of Jupiter
UH IfA astronomer finds gigantic extrasolar planet with telescope on Maunakea.
New species could explain origins of Hawaiian endemic fish
A new species known as the tiny Suspiria blenny was discovered by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher.
Coastal pollution reduces genetic diversity of corals, reef resilience
SOEST researchers found that human-induced environmental stressors have a large effect on the genetic composition of coral reef populations in Hawaiʻi.
Popular handbook helps residents prepare for natural hazards
The newly updated Homeowner’s Handbook To Prepare For Natural Hazards 4th edition, published by the UH Sea Grant College Program, is available free of charge.
Book explains India’s military relationship with Pakistan, China
One of the key messages in the book is India has emerged as a major democracy with a strong military.
Nutrient pollution, ocean warming negatively affect early life of corals
Researchers found the survival and development of coral in its first days of life was negatively affected by elevated nutrients and an increase in water temperature.
Trait-based technology to help predict climate change impact on biodiversity
Researchers are using open source technology to catalogue species traits, in an effort to predict climate change’s impact on biodiversity.
Hammerhead sharks hold breath to keep warm on deep dives
A new study finds that the scalloped hammerhead shark might be holding its breath during dives to maintain its body temperature.
The present and future of love and sex in new book by UH researchers
UH Mānoa Professor Emerita Elaine Hatfield co-wrote a new book focused on contemporary love and sex.
