Unprecedented ocean acidity is due to humans’ CO2
Ocean acidification decreases aragonite available to reef-building corals.
Native bird survival drops as molt lengthens
Endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers take longer to replace feathers as introduced birds spread.
Coral growth anomalies affect biological function
Tissue examination of Big Island rice coral documents impaired defenses and reproduction.
Hydrocarbon discovery provides clue to origins of life and control of toxic emissions
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon is formed in lab conditions simulating interstellar space.
Chinese agreement promotes joint engineering research
Civil and environmental research is focus of five-year agreement with Zhejiang University.
Molecular pathway may temper heart attack damage
A new study by Mānoa researchers identifies a molecular pathway that may help reduce the damaging effects of an enlarged heart.
Supernova’s companion star spied by 糖心Vlog官方 astronomers
With a 10-minute window, Institute for Astronomy researchers help find stars in creation of a new supernova.
New wave buoy deployed in Maui
The Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System will provide real-time data on Maui’s coastal waters.
Tropical biology grant awarded to 糖心Vlog官方 Hilo
Hilo’s Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science graduate program receives $2 million.
Political scientist rebuts myth of Puerto Rican natives’ extinction
Puerto Rico’s indigenous people persist on their native island…and in Hawaiʻi a new book contends.