Raising Islands--Hawai'i science and environment

THE source of news about science and the environment as they relate to the Hawaiian Islands, hosted by veteran science reporter Jan TenBruggencate. Issues covered include archaeology, astronomy, botany, climate science, conservation, efficient transportation, geology, marine sciences, sustainability and zoology, with occasional forays into other areas, including traditional navigation and canoe voyaging.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Pesticides good and bad, and be very afraid of oxidane

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Pesticides have impacts, and improperly used, some pesticides can be health hazards. No question about that.  In the Islands, it’s ...
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Thursday, February 19, 2015

`Opihi teeth are toughest biological material in the world.

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You always knew `opihi were tough, but this tough? The teeth of this Hawaiian delicacy may be the strongest biological material known. ...
Monday, February 16, 2015

Mildew on mango: chemical and organic controls all have impacts

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My Keitt mango tree is in full flower, and infested with the same powdery mildew that last year killed off every flower or fruit. T...
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Sunday, February 15, 2015

The Apple iCar--your next ride?

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Electric cars are certainly part of Hawai`i’s automotive future, but they are currently barely a niche planet in the automobile univers...
Saturday, February 7, 2015

Pacific winds and waves to change significantly in coming century: new report

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A complex projection of wave and wind trends in the Pacific over the next century suggests a lot of change in our future. The just-...
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