Archive for the ‘Science’ Category

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Sep
05
Survey: Telescopes are negotiable
Filed Under (Hawaii, Hawaii Government, Oahu HI, Science) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
A new survey commissioned by a consultant for the University of Hawaii suggests support for the coexistence of new and larger telescopes on Mauna Kea if cultural concerns can be addressed.
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Sep
04
Scientists ‘feed’ CO2 to algae
Filed Under (Oahu HI, Oceanography, Science) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
The Discovery Channel will take television viewers on a research cruise with Hawaii and Oregon scientists at 7 p.m. tomorrow.
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Sep
03
Local grinds for isle cows
Filed Under (Hawaii, Oahu HI, Science) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
In a time of soaring shipping costs, Island Dairy has a plan for keeping the cows content while reducing its use of imported grains.
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Sep
02
Newswatch, Police/Fire
Filed Under (Kapolei, HI, Oahu HI, Science) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
A stolen custom-made guitar is back in the hands of Grammy award-winning slack-key artist Ledward Kaapana, his wife said yesterday.
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Sep
02
Taro farmers sought for state task force
Filed Under (Oahu HI, Science) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
The state Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking taro farmers who want to become members of a task force created to help protect Hawai'i's official state plant.
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Sep
02
New bee mite find could prove costly
Filed Under (Hilo, HI, Oahu HI, Science) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
The diminutive varroa mite has been found at a third Hilo location, raising concerns about the Big Island's feral and captive bee populations.
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Sep
01
UH pair design death chamber for Big Island’s invasive pests
Filed Under (Hilo, HI, Oahu HI, Science, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
Not since actress Janet Leigh lathered up at the Bates Motel in the movie "Psycho" has a taking hot shower been such a scary prospect.
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Sep
01
Bee mites
Filed Under (Hilo, HI, Oahu HI, Science) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
Better protection measures are needed Destroying bees around Hawaii International Airport and Honolulu Harbor, undertaken by the Agriculture Department, was not sufficient to prevent the mites from reaching ...
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Aug
31
Lanai windfarm plan fights local currents
Filed Under (Alternative Energy, Oahu HI, Science, Science / Technology) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
LANA'I CITY, Lana'i - Plans to build the largest wind farm in the state on Lana'i are part of a vision to make the island a model of renewable energy, but the project is encountering some headwinds in the form ...
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Aug
30
Biologist: Algae removal needs state support
Filed Under (Kaneohe, HI, Oahu HI, Science) by Search for "oahu, Hawaii" on 25-04-2007
Alien algae poses an imminent threat to Hawaii's coral reefs and greater vigilance is needed to reverse and prevent damage to these unique ecosystems, especially on Oahu, said Cynthia Hunter, associate ...
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