The catastrophic eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano in 2022 triggered a special atmospheric wave that has eluded detection for the past 85 years
The social and cultural values of groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) on the west coast of Hawaiʻi Island were described in a new article published in Ecology & Society by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers.
About 20% of all deaths worldwide are due to severe sepsis, the poisoning of the blood by infectious microorganisms. Fungal-induced sepsis, particularly that caused by the yeast Candida albicans, is the most lethal form, accounting for 5% of all microbial sepsis deaths.
The relationship between tourism and water use on Oʻahu during the COVID-19 pandemic is described in a new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers.
Corals live symbiotically with a variety of microscopic algae that provide most of the energy corals require
Pre-treatment with ethanol activates molecular processes that could allow crops to tolerate a warming world
A powerful LED can efficiently disinfect surfaces, while remaining safe for humans
The normal, symmetric formation of the vertebrate eyes is coordinated by a molecular sensor that responds to mechanical force
Ethanol can help plants survive in times of drought says a new study conducted at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science in Japan
An international team led by researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR) has engineered a system for creating remote controlled cyborg cockroaches, equipped with a tiny wireless control module that is powered by a rechargeable battery attached to a solar cell.
Researchers explore how terahertz waves, which are finding use in an expanding range of practical applications, interact with lenses with bull’s-eye patterns
Using half-sized eggs provides an avenue for childbearing in mice
New research published in Current Biology on September 13 demonstrates the importance of carrying crying infants rather than simply holding them.
Calculations provide a glimpse inside carbon nuclei, revealing the presence of three clusters resembling helium nuclei
A bright fluorescent protein that stays bright under illumination will help researchers image subcellular structures
How can we boost the resilience of the world’s coral reefs, which are imperiled by multiple stresses including mass bleaching events linked to climate warming?
How does a nose remember that it’s a nose? Or an eye remember that it’s an eye?
In Denmark, more and more people suffer from overweight and obesity.
Researchers in the U.S., United Kingdom and Australia have found 27 additional proteins that may help identify individuals who are at risk for Alzheimer’s in middle age or earlier.
About 5% of the world population suffers from thyroid disease with often severe symptoms, yet treatment is not a simple adjustment of thyroid hormone levels.