A UH-led global study maps zoantharians and finds weak genetic differences across oceans; researchers warn these reef relatives can displace corals in stressed habitats.

Hawaiʻi will tap about $149.5M in federal BEAD funds to connect roughly 7,100 unserved locations through Connect Kākou, pairing subsea and last‑mile work with digital inclusion programs.

A SmileHub ranking puts Hawaiʻi 4th for cancer research output but 41st for funding — strong science, spotty resources. What that split means for patients and policy.

Aloha Pacific FCU is underwriting a decade-long sponsorship that will fund scholarships, travel and a new on-campus UH Esports arena opening in August 2027. The move aims to scale UH's program into a sustained varsity-style operation.

The 10th Annual Hawai‘i Code Challenge concluded with teams presenting tech solutions to local issues, competing for a $18,000 prize. The event highlighted tech innovation and its role in modernizing government services.

Hawaiʻi's Connect Kākou initiative received federal approval to use Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funds to improve state internet connectivity.

A UH Mānoa team won a top ASRU hackathon prize for Aurion, an AI co‑pilot that flags hidden distress in speech and trims CHW paperwork. The project hopes to free time for frontline care.

Kaua‘i's Office of Economic Development opens applications for its annual Youth Climate Class for high school students to engage in sustainability projects.

Hawai‘i's OIP reports "Zoom bombing" disruptions in virtual meetings, leading to cancellations. New guides by the ETS provide steps to secure Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings, aiming to reduce such incidents.

Aina Haina Public Library introduced Pepper, a humanoid robot that greets patrons and teaches coding, amidst concerns over privacy and job replacement, though officials ensure no personal data is collected.

AI developed by IfA researchers accurately maps the Sun's magnetic field in 3D, improving understanding and forecasting of solar events affecting Earth.

UH researchers found that swapping the drug on an antibody‑drug conjugate restored tumor control in preclinical breast‑cancer models. The results were presented at SABCS.

UH Mānoa researchers developed an AI called the Haleakalā Disambiguation Decoder that reconstructs the Sun’s 3D magnetic field, sharpening space‑weather forecasts tied to DKIST observations.