Hawaiʻi Island spinner dolphins are producing fewer calves
Previous research has shown that this population of dolphins experiences the highest levels of disturbance exposure recorded for dolphins worldwide.
Hawaiʻi patients spent $230M+ on out-of-state cancer care, 2021–2023
Study finds Hawai?i cancer patients face major travel burdens, driving demand for local care expansions.
Housing affordability improves, but Honolulu remains among nation’s least affordable
In 2024, the median home price in Honolulu was about twice what a median-income household could afford.
Climate change could cost Hawaiʻi billions in lost reef recreation
Coral reef decline driven by climate change could cost Hawaiʻi residents between $1.8 billion and $3 billion in lost reef-related activities by 2100.
Pueo deaths in Hawaiʻi primarily caused by vehicle collisions
The findings represent the most extensive mortality assessment to date for this culturally significant raptor, which is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Drifting tuna fishing devices reaching protected marine areas globally
When these floating structures wash ashore or become trapped on reefs, they can damage coral, contribute to plastic pollution and entangle marine animals.
糖心视频 researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine
New center will support innovative biomedical research, develop future scientific leaders, and expand research infrastructure in Hawaiʻi.
Kona low flooding leads to student research on leptospirosis
Student research addresses the recent Kona low flooding across Hawaiʻi causing urgent concerns about leptospirosis.
Scientists rush seismic sensors to Maunaloa after 6.0 quake
Scientists have successfully deployed a network of temporary seismic sensors across the west flank of Maunaloa on Hawaiʻi Island.
糖心视频 lab builds clean seed pipeline for Okinawan sweetpotatoes
Nine out of 10 ʻuala are produced on Hawaiʻi Island, particularly along the Hāmākua Coast.