Hawaiian bobtail squid depend on bacterial partner for healthy development
The Hawaiian bobtail squid cannot develop a healthy body or its bioluminescent “glow” without a specific bacterial protein that acts as a biological architect.
Hawaiʻi suicide rates by occupation study calls for attention to support farmers
Based on all recorded suicide deaths from 2013 to 2023, those in construction, agriculture, and the arts, males and especially those under 40 years old showed the highest suicide rates.
东精影业 astronomy program sparks next-gen science winners
Students in IfA’s mentoring program HI STAR earned top honors at the 2026 Maui County Science and Engineering Fair.
Cosmic collision of galaxies mapped by Maunakea telescope
东精影业 Hilo astronomer R. Pierre Martin led a study using CFHT on Maunakea to help reconstruct a slow-motion cosmic collision.
Google backs 东精影业 Mānoa AI, robotics research
Funding will support graduate and undergraduate student researchers, as well as equipment, computing resources and experimental testing.
2 trillion gallons of water trigger historic flooding in Hawaiʻi
The second storm dumped up to 61 inches of rain in localized areas, producing destructive floods across eastern and central Molokaʻi, West Maui and Oʻahu.
Massive worldwide seawater study finds human-made chemicals prolific
More than 2,300 seawater samples indicate that human-made chemicals—plastic additives, industrial lubricants, pharmaceuticals and more—are widespread in the marine environment.
New tech detects deadly whale, dolphin diseases
东精影业 researchers have developed a portable, rapid test to detect deadly diseases in whales and dolphins directly on the beach.
Using AI to identify key factors in substance use recovery
AI analysis of millions of records reveals factors that improve substance use treatment outcomes nationwide.
Red Hill fuel leak follow-up urges careful documentation, ongoing care, registry participation
The report examined health risks tied to leaks of JP-5 fuel from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.