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Molding, Patterning and Driving Liquids with Light

UH Researcher Develops New Fluid That Light Can Cut

Stereotypes in STEM Fields Start by Age Six

University of Houston Researcher Addressing Gender Stereotypes in Computer Science, Engineering

Pandemic Takes Toll On Hawaiʻi With Anxiety, Depression

The mental health of Hawaiʻi adult residents has historically been among the best in the U.S., with the 50th state ranked among the top three states in the country by Mental Health America (No. 1 in 2020 report released in late 2019, No. 2 in 2019 report and No. 3 in 2018 report).

Frozen DNA Shows Climate Change Drove Species Extinction In The Arctic

New international research on plant and animal changes over the past 50,000 years suggests that climate change was a primary driver of extinction and reduced diversity in the North.

Biodiversity Of Islands In Peril, Scientists Warn

Scientists are sounding the alarm. The biodiversity of islands around the world is becoming increasingly threatened, due in large part to habitat loss, overexploitation, invasive species and climate change.

Infant Planet Discovered By UH-Led Team Using Maunakea Telescopes

One of the youngest planets ever found around a distant infant star has been discovered by an international team of scientists led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa faculty, students, and alumni.

Poverty, Racism and the Public Health Crisis in America

University of Houston Chief Population Health Officer Tackles Multidimensional Factors of Health

Identifying Therapeutic Targets for Aggressive HR-positive Breast Cancer

UH Researcher Creating Strategy to Prevent Metastatic Progression

‘Powerful New Model’ to Engage Underserved Patients

Researchers Propose ‘Community-Engaged Health Care’ Model to Improve Service Delivery

Using Disney Movies to Help with Child Development

Researchers Say Animated Films Can Benefit Parent-Child Communication

In Your Face: Children’s Expressions Tell the Story of Poor Sleep

Emotional Expressivity After Sleep Restriction Forecasts Social Problems Years Later

COVID-19 Conversations: A Deeper Dive into the Impact of COVID-19 on Minority Youth

Work Needed to Help Vulnerable Groups Cope with Abrupt Disruptions of Normal Routines

New Tool Assesses How Well People Read Kids’ Emotions

Psychology researchers at North Carolina State University have developed and validated a new tool for assessing how accurate people are at recognizing emotion in elementary school-aged children.

Study Highlights Challenges, Strategies for Students Recovering from Alcoholism

A qualitative study of college students who are in recovery for alcoholism identifies areas of uncertainty that the students struggle with related to their sobriety.

Irrigation, Water Management Play Key Roles in Smoothing Drought Impacts

A new study examining more than 100 years of agricultural production and weather data in the United States suggests stored water plays an important role in providing resilience to drought.

Outdoor Activity Tied to Mental Health of Teens, Young Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic

Declines in outdoor activities and park use during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic were linked to reductions in mental health measures for teens and young adults from middle school through college,

Study Details Baseline Needs to Bring Factories into Compliance with Labor Standards

Researchers from North Carolina State University have conducted an in-depth study to establish all of the actions apparel factories will need to take in order to come into compliance with international labor standards.

Study Highlights Diversity of the Gut Microbiome in Gorillas

A new study led by North Carolina State University and the Denver Zoo sheds light on the gut microbiome of gorillas, moving researchers closer to developing tools that can use the microbiome to diagnose potential health challenges for gorillas in human care.

Study Finds At Least Some Auditing Expertise Applies Across Industry Sectors

A new study finds the expert skills developed by auditing offices that specialize in working with specific industries are actually applicable across industry sectors, improving the quality of their audits regardless of the industry sector they are auditing.

Studies of Children’s Stories Shows Differences in Russian, U.S. Approaches to Emotion

Recent research of parents in Russia and the United States, as well as children’s literature in both countries, highlights how cultural differences in socializing emotions begin before children even start attending school.