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Great Whale Count volunteers observe humpback whales from Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, and Maui

February 23, 2019February 23, 2019Ryan Ozawa Comment

This is the first year that both counts are coordinated on the same days, ensuring the data from all main islands is collected simultaneously. It is also the first year that Pacific Whale Foundation is expanding their Great Whale Count on Maui from one month to three. [...]

Nalu Scientific awarded $300,000 for sensors used in particle physics

February 22, 2019Ryan Ozawa Comment

“Modern sensors with applications in measuring fundamental properties of matter require modern day electronics for fast processing of data,” explains Isar Mostafanezhad, founder and CEO of Nalu Scientific. [...]

UH researcher develops heat resistant Ebola vaccine

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019Ryan Ozawa Comment

The potential vaccine remains viable in extreme heat conditions for several months, which is especially important where the disease outbreaks so far have begun in rural, spread-out areas of hot, dry West Africa. [...]

Bishop Museum Acquires Significant New Hawaiian Carving

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018Ryan Ozawa Comment

Marc and Lynne Benioff donate a unique Hawaiian carving to Bishop Museum: Today we can celebrate the arrival of this ki‘i to Hawai‘i and to the Bishop Museum where it will serve as a symbol of great cultural pride as well as a reflection of Hawai‘i’s spiritual past.” [...]

Lime suspends Honolulu scooter rentals

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018Ryan Ozawa Comment

Official statement from LimeBike: Yesterday, the City offered us a rationale behind impounding our scooters, citing our low-speed electric scooters classify as mopeds. [...]

HPU unveils new logo, designed by Sig Zane

February 15, 2018Hawaii Star Wire Comment

Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) unveiled its new logo today, designed by the legendary Hawaiian artists and storytellers of Sig Zane Designs, during a [...]

Latest long-term Mars habitat crew a global mix

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018Ryan Ozawa Comment

Now in its sixth year, the University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) is set to begin its next mission with the most [...]

State Department enlists Hawaii Open Data for Tunisia project

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018Hawaii Star Wire Comment

The U.S. Department of State is funding a project to improve the use of open data in Tunisia, and has tapped local non-profit Hawaii [...]

King Tides, Supermoon returning for New Year’s Day

December 23, 2017December 23, 2017Hawaii Star Wire Comment

Shortly after 2018 begins, we’ll experience an exceptionally rare and noticeable King Tide. It peaks at 3:54 a.m. Jan. 1 in Honolulu when our New Year’s Eve champagne buzz has worn off. [...]

Hawaii firm harnesses WeChat to target Chinese visitors

September 17, 2017September 17, 2017Hawaii Star Wire Comment

Hawaii-based iTravLocal has set its sights on the growing Chinese travel market, hoping to connect local vendors with visitors who are accustomed to buying [...]

4th annual state hackathon seeks innovation for public agencies

‘Rapid Ohia Death’ spotted on Oahu

New Honolulu Cat Cafe ‘Popoki and Tea’ Secures Kaimuki Location

Thirty Meter Telescope set to start construction

UH astronomers successfully predict path of incoming asteroid