Discovery finds new bacteria in an AC unit; students get involved
Student Maxwell Darris cultivated bacteria from a biofilm hanging from a pipe carrying condensed water from an air conditioner in Honolulu.
Vast bubble of galaxies discovered, given Hawaiian name
The immense bubble has been given the name Hoʻoleilana, a term drawn from the Kumulipo, a Hawaiian creation chant.
Educational flashpoints explored through book series
Flashpoint Epistemology analyzes flashpoints, tense moments formed within philosophical clashes, in educational settings.
Expedition to recover fossil coral reefs could be window into past, future
An international scientific research expedition, including local partners at 糖心Vlog官方, aims to recover a record of past climate and reef conditions off the coast of Hawaiʻi Island.
糖心Vlog官方ERO report explores Maui wildfire impacts and recovery challenges
The report “After the Maui wildfires: The road ahead” is authored by 16 糖心Vlog官方ERO faculty, research fellows and staff members.
Maternal study in Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders fills health research void
Rebecca Delafield will investigate the severe maternal morbidity and the maternity care experiences of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
Firefighter Syndrome: Addressing long-term psychological, physical risks
Professor Chris Frueh’s research team developed a questionnaire for firefighters to evaluate risks such as depression and PTSD.
Cryopreservation breakthrough could save coral reefs
This milestone was conducted in Kāneʻohe Bay at HIMB and heralds a new age for cryopreservation and coral conservation.
El Ni?o, La Ni?a multi-year events could become more common
El Niño and La Niña events that persist for multiple years may become more common, which can exacerbate the associated risks of drought, fire, rains and floods.
In a first, growth of deepest coral in Hawaiian waters measured
Below about 200 feet, calcification rates for light-dependent corals had previously not been measured.