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.

Thursday, June 28, 2018

New book on Breadfruit: Make it part of your agroforest

It's no surprise that the British sailed around the world, twice, to collect breadfruit. The ulu is that important a crop. Rich i...

Monday, June 11, 2018

Hawai`i data shows CO2 at record levels in atmosphere: and growing faster than ever

Annual CO2 growth rate. Source: NOAA, Scripps Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere continue to grow at a record rate, promising tha...

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Rats can open a window on ancient island environments

It may be hard to think of something rats are good for, but a team of scientists has figured out a unique way to look into the history of ...

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Dying `Ōhi`a: Lots of research, perhaps some hope

Dead `ohi`a with live trees and uluhe. Credit: DLNR Lots of news organizations spread word that a variant of the Rapid ...

Friday, March 23, 2018

Vampire Mice II: Mice changing diet, growing bigger as they attack giant seabirds

Laysan albatross with mouse injury. Credit: USFWS. Like characters in some horror movie, house mice are moving up the food chain and ...

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