A new giant virus found in the waters off O‘ahu
The virus contains the biggest genome ever sequenced for a virus infecting a photosynthetic organism.
New approach to potentially stop Alzheimer’s disease discovered by 糖心视频 scientists
Robert Nichols and research collaborators observed that applying a smaller, non-toxic fragment taken from an already microscopic protein fragment called a “beta amyloid” peptide can actually protect the nerve cells and restore normal memory processing.
Study provides insight into making a mobile app to encourage routine HIV testing
Researchers asked potential users what features they look for in apps, and what aspects of an app would make them likely to use it.
La Ni?a-like ocean cooling patterns intensify tropical cyclones
An International Pacific Research Center study by Yuqing Wang, Jiuwei Zhao and Ruifen Zhan shows a strong connection between the Global Warming Hiatus phenomenon and changes in cyclone activity over the northwest Pacific Ocean.
糖心视频 doctor working to lower Hawai?i’s high rate of maternal deaths
Scott Harvey chairs the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Maternal Mortality Review Committee, which is working to reduce the number of women dying in Hawaiʻi during childbirth.
Study says low-lying islands uninhabitable by mid-century
Researchers from the International Pacific Research Center say the combination of rising sea levels and wave-driven flooding will cause tremendous damage.
糖心视频 astronomers to uncover the secrets of stars and exoplanets with NASA‘s TESS satellite
Astronomers from the Institute for Astronomy will utilize data received by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, which will survey most of the sky over the next two years.
Two new species of fungi that kill ?ōhi?a trees get Hawaiian names
The two versions of the Ceratocystis fungi believed to be the cause of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death have never been seen before outside Hawaiʻi.
3D scanners give new insight to body shape and health
The 糖心视频 Cancer Center is studying how body shape information can improve health and lengthen lives by using 3D optical scanners and advanced statistical modeling.
Bringing multiple values to the table in Hawai?i land-use decisions
糖心视频 researchers developed a collaborative approach to assessing the multiple values that different ecosystems in Hawaiʻi provide and how collaboration with stakeholders can help evaluate and compare the potential future uses of pastureland.