$1.4M NIH grant boosts Maui Wildfire Exposure Study research
August 6, 2024 Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the devastating Maui wildfires, the most comprehensive study focused on understanding and mitigating the health and social impacts of the fires, has received a $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue its groundbreaking work. The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES), led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa […]
Storing animal cells on the Moon in case of disaster
August 5, 2024 Research out of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) and Smithsonian Institution is exploring an out-of-this-world approach to preserving Earth’s animal species in the event of a global disaster—storing animal cells on the moon. A paper published in BioScience outlines a roadmap for the creation of a lunar biorepository and was authored by HIMB and […]
UH astronomers uncover risks to planets that could host life
August 5, 2024 A groundbreaking study has revealed that red dwarf stars can produce stellar flares that carry far-ultraviolet (far-UV) radiation levels much higher than previously believed. This discovery suggests that the intense UV radiation from these flares could significantly impact whether planets around red dwarf stars can be habitable. Led by current and former astronomers from […]
Sharks critical to ocean ecosystems, more protection needed
August 2, 2024 Shark conservation must go beyond simply protecting shark populations—it must prioritize protecting the ecological roles of sharks, according to new research at the University of Hawaiʻi. The largest sharks of many of the biggest species, such as tiger sharks and great whites, play an oversized role in healthy oceans, but they are often […]
New coral disease forecasting system led by UH team
May 30, 2024 Research led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) has led to a new tool for forecasting coral disease that could help conservationists step in at the right times with key interventions. Ecological forecasts are critical tools for conserving and managing marine ecosystems, but few forecasting systems can account for the wide range […]
UH-led Waikīkī sea-level rise adaptations to elevate infrastructure, utilities
June 10, 2024 Sea level in Waikīkī is projected to rise up to about one foot by 2050 and nearly six feet by 2100 due to climate change, prompting University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers to create architectural renderings that illustrate possible adaptation strategies. The strategies include relocating critical equipment in buildings and streets, elevating utilities and […]
EU delegation visit helps boost UH Mānoa’s research funding, collaboration
May 8, 2024 A visit by the Counsellor for Research and Innovation at the European Union Delegation to the United States in Washington, D.C. provided valuable opportunities for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to access funding, foster strategic collaborations, expand its international network, and support the professional development of its faculty and students. The UH Mānoa Office of the […]
$546K NSF CAREER award may boost electronics, medical device efficiency, more
January 16, 2024 Mobile electronics, electric vehicles, medical devices, aerospace systems, and more technologies may operate with greater efficiency, thanks to new research by Associate Professor Woochul Lee from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Lee earned a five-year, $546,503 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award for his project, “Thermal Transport in Polymer […]
Gov. Green appoints SOEST scientists for climate resilience, marine affairs
April 23, 2024 Gov. Josh Green marked Earth Day 2024 by announcing the appointment of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Charles “Chip” Fletcher, as special advisor for Climate and Resilience and David Karl, as chair of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs. These appointments signify Green’s commitment to addressing critical environmental challenges and advancing initiatives for […]
UH breaks extramural funding record in FY2024, on track for $550M
April 25, 2024 With more than two months to go before the close of fiscal year 2024 (FY2024), the University of Hawaiʻihas already exceeded last year’s record $515.9 million extramural funding haul with a total of $516.6 million, as of April 22. This marks the third consecutive year that UH has topped half a billion dollars in extramural funding and […]
