Benefits of urban agriculture estimated in the billions
A new research article, co-written by UH West Oʻahu’s Albie Miles, quantifies urban agriculture globally and examines its potential to provide a range of key ecosystem services.
Research reveals how climate change may affect Hawaiian fishpond aquaculture
Results published recently in PlosONE indicate that there is a relationship between two periods of high fish mortality at Heʻeia Fishpond and changes in the climate.
Research may contribute to manufacturing and medical industry improvements
The research explored the mechanical behavior and design of simple interlocking structures and was conducted in collaboration with the University of Colorado.
UH Hilo research shows risk of rat lungworm disease greater than expected
A UH Hilo research group supported by Hawaiʻi Island legislators is urging more control measures be taken to lower the risks of the spread of rat lungworm disease.
Teen mothers may have higher heart risks
Research led by Catherine Pirkle showed that teen first-time mothers had significantly greater risks for heart and blood vessel disease than older mothers.
Visualizing galaxy orbits in the local supercluster
A team of astronomers, including Brent Tully from the Institute for Astronomy, has produced the most detailed map of the orbits of galaxies.
Researchers chart economic inequality across the ages
Researchers saw disparities in wealth mount with the rise of agriculture, specifically the domestication of plants and large animals, and increased social organization.
Magdy F. Iskander honored for electromagnetic research and education
A new book commemorates four decades of Iskander’s research in electromagnetic and wireless communications technologies and contributions to education.
Critical shortage of care found in Hawai‘i’s early learning system
A new report from the Center on the Family finds that Hawaiʻi lacks sufficient childcare and preschool seats to meet the community’s needs, and has some of the nation’s least-affordable care.
There’s a deeper fish in the sea
An international team of researchers discover a Mariana snailfish, which thrives at depths of up to about 8,000 meters (26,200 feet) along the Mariana Trench near Guam.
