Science Archives - Hawaii Business Magazine

Sophia Compton,

My Job: I’m Underwater With Sharks, Polar Bears, Walruses

This marine biologist works everywhere from the tropics to the poles. His goal: To understand and protect the ocean for the benefit of all.

Science

Beverly Creamer,

Here’s How Hawai‘i Plans to Expand its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Today, 1.4% of Hawai‘i’s passenger vehicles are electric. If the state is to get to 500,000 EVs by 2045, we need tens of thousands of charging stations.

Science

Steve Petranik,

Nalu Scientific Measures the Universe from Hawai‘i

The local startup founded by UH researchers develops cutting-edge technology for use around the world, underwater and in space.

Natural Environment

Liam Thropp,

Hawaiʻi's Geckos Play a Positive Role in Your Home

Many eat cockroaches and ants, while others dine on spiders and centipedes. Though you may see your home as yours, geckos see it otherwise. They are often highly territorial and usually claim a part of your house as their own.

Careers

Jackie M. Young,

My Job: Murder Maven

NAME: Reneau Kennedy JOB: Clinical and forensic psychologist BEGINNINGS: Kennedy was born and raised in rural Idaho. She received her doctorate in psychology from Boston University in 1994. “I did my dissertation on men who murdered and I did two…

Hawaii Business Staff,

All of Hawaii's Eight Gecko Species are Nonnative

Geckos are iconic in Hawaiʻi, as much as pineapples or ukuleles, and, like them, are not native to the Islands. The Polynesians brought them here about 1,500 years ago along with other plants and animals.