Petroleum, chlorine mix could yield harmful byproducts in new UH study
The researchers stress that their findings are from controlled lab conditions, and further research is needed to understand real-world implications.
International summit addresses urgent water challenges
The Water Resources Research Center hosted the Hydrological Sciences Summit on the UH Mānoa campus in February.
Cesspools to solutions: Initiative targets Pacific islands’ wastewater woes
At the end of the project, the team plans to deliver a proof-of-concept, island-appropriate, prototype wastewater infrastructure system.
UH Mānoa research excellence takes center stage at State Capitol
UH Mānoa’s spotlighted its research on some of Hawaiʻi's most pressing issues: Maui wildfire disaster, homelessness, mental health challenges, educational reform and more.
Red Hill fuel leak: UHERO, WRRC survey highlights ongoing health toll
Mental health and neurological symptoms were the most widely reported.
More accurate Oʻahu rainfall data supports extreme weather preparedness
By combining Hawaiʻi’s two main types of rainfall observations, experts can now gain a better understanding of the complex rainfall patterns to boost preparedness in natural disasters.
Red Hill water data hub personal for graduate student
Tara Sutton is an invaluable member of the Red Hill Task Force team as a researcher and impacted community member.
Bright pink Maui water likely caused by bacteria
The early findings have led the experts to suggest that halophilic (thriving in salt conditions) prokaryotes, also known as archaea and bacteria, were likely the cause of the brightly colored water.
New funding to focus on future prevention of wildfires, trauma-informed education
Three projects focus on data science and the fourth focuses on the human element.
Red Hill water data centralized by UH team for public access
The Red Hill Information Hub was created to centralize information, data and tools to enhance education, communication and research.
