The Benthic Underwater Microscope was used by scientists to explore the coral reef and to assess the impact of global warming and other factors on the aquatic environment. The study that was published in the Nature Communications magazine displays the wonderful world of corals. The tool was first used to study plankton, and afterwards it was adapted for the exploration of … [Read more...]
Hepatitis Infection Outbreak in Hawaii
The Hawaiian state investigates the emergence of several hepatitis A cases in Oahu Island. At least 12 adults had been already diagnosed with hepatitis A in the last two weeks, out of which six demanded hospitalization. The hepatitis A virus usually spreads through water, food and close personal contact. The infection causes an inflammation of the liver that can be easily … [Read more...]
Fungus Bleak Kills Hawaiian Trees
Hawaiian environment authorities are struggling to fight against a tree plague, which is causing local ohia tree to wither away and die in just a few weeks. Fungus bleak kills Hawaiian trees and the authorities remain perplexed as to the nature of the fungus. The never before seen fungus has already infected 50 percent of the ohia tree population which spread over an area of … [Read more...]
Bionic Eye Transplant Succesfully Performed in Hawaii
A revolutionary bionic retinal implant procedure has been performed in Hawaii by a team at the Eye Surgery Center of Honolulu. The surgery is the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region and will help restore vision for the blind. The team of medics, led by Dr. Gregg T. Kokame, carried out the innovative procedure on March 24, 2015. Dr. Mark Humayu, Prof. of … [Read more...]
