UH Mānoa chemists unlock new way to turn methane into valuable chemicals
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Department of Chemistry have developed a new step-by-step chemical process that converts methane, the primary component of natural gas, into valuable chemicals. Because the catalyst (a substance that speeds up chemical reactions) for this process is made from common, widely available elements instead of costly precious metals like palladium, it could […]
Bezos gift backs UH research to restore Maui grasslands and reduce wildfire risk
A $2-million gift from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos is supporting University of Hawaiʻi-led research aimed at restoring fire-prone grasslands on Maui and reducing the risk of future wildfires, building on earlier investments in watershed protection and long-term recovery following the devastating 2023 fires. Much of Maui’s former sugar plantation lands are now unmanaged and dominated by […]
Outrigger canoe paddling fuels lifelong health and culture
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study confirms that outrigger canoe paddling is far more than a state team sport. It’s a way of life that supports physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual health for paddlers in Hawaiʻi. Related UH News story: High canoe-paddling rates among NHPI could help health outcomes The study, published in Health Promotion International, examines paddling through a public health perspective. It […]