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You've heard of organ transplants, but what about the benefits of sound transplants? For coral reefs, an acoustic footprint called a soundscape is a critical indicator of their health. The Conversation spoke to Nadège Aoki, the graduate student who led the new study, about using sound to rehabilitate coral reefs.
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Public health researchers at UH Mānoa are trying to determine just how vigorous outrigger canoe paddling really is. The co-lead researcher said the results could mean increased grant funding for canoe clubs — and potentially health insurance coverage. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has more.
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“Still Standing: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition” is open throughout March with works of art from Mari Matsuda, Erik Sullivan and Enrico Battan.
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The free, community-based workshops are geared toward adults, families or youth over 13 years old. Participants will practice CPR, first aid and fire suppression. They will learn about landscape techniques to reduce fire risk and participate in well-being activities.
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A recent study from University of Hawaiʻi researcher Steven Minaglia, a channel swimmer himself, found a striking association between cookiecutter shark bites and moonless nights. Speaking to The Conversation's Maddie Bender, Minaglia said he's going to keep a close eye on swimmers for recurring patterns.
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The Senate narrowly voted 13-12 against Nahale-a on Tuesday after he had served on the 11-member board since 2019.
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A conference celebrating the artistic expression of Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities will take center stage at the University of Hawaiʻi this month. HPR’s Cassie Ordonio has more.
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A University of Hawaiʻi report says regulatory costs account for more than half of the price of a new condo in Hawaiʻi. High housing costs in the state are fueling an exodus of local-born residents searching for cheaper places to live.
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John De Fries, the former president and CEO of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, was chosen from a pool of nine candidates as the new executive director of the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. He will help guide a critical transition period as the authority takes over the management of Maunakea from the University of Hawaiʻi. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has more.
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Hawaiʻi lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority an exemption to the open meetings, or Sunshine Law, during its transition period.