Welcome to the first issue of “Hawaii Science Digest.” This Hawaii-based blog features news and videos about science, technology, health, medicine, and the environment. My sources include the major news networks, leading universities, and respected research centers. All stories will be identified and sourced so you can check the facts and conclusions for yourself. I will issue a science and technology summary several times a week, with the final publication schedule to be decided shortly. Your views and opinions are always welcomed. Please be civil, responsible, and objective. We can always agree to disagree.

I look forward to joining you in the adventure of discovery.

Here’s my first post from the international news service known as EIN News/EIN Presswire. This summary covers a variety of science related topics from climate change to the possibility of life on Mars. I will be adding more sources and videos as time progresses.

Here are today’s top science news stories from EIN News/EIN Presswire. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.

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Published on 05:37 GMT

Alcona schools double down on math, science

News Photo by Kaitlin Ryan Alcona Elementary Schools students work on math skills during one of the dedicated time blocks designed to provide sufficient focus on math and science.LINCOLN — Alcona Elementary School has implemented an Elementary Modified …

Source: Alpena News Online
Published on Oct 30, 2018

‘Super coral’ scientist dies in Hawaii at age 56

HONOLULU (AP) — Pioneering coral reef scientist Ruth Gates, who dedicated much of her career to saving the world’s fragile and deteriorating underwater reef ecosystems, has died. She was 56. The University of Hawaii said Tuesday the researcher died in …

Source: WFED
Published on 03:54 GMT

Science Park (0) at Rutherford (6) – Girls Soccer

Ava Nunziato scored two goals and Izzy Andler dished out three assists to power third-seeded Rutherford to a 6-0 victory over 14th-seeded Science Park in the first round of the North Jersey. Section 2, Group 2 tournament in Rutherford. Rutherford advanced …

Source: NJ.com
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Inspiring future scientists

Earl Bakken employed a “ready, fire, aim” approach when inventing the first wearable transistorized cardiac pacemaker in the 1950s. His namesake museum in the West Calhoun neighborhood gives young people the opportunity to take a similar approach while …

Source: Southwest Journal
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Boulder’s NCAR offering ‘Super Science Saturday’

The National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesa Lab is hosting its annual “Super Science Saturday” this Saturday, It is free and open to the public. (Paul Aiken / Staff Photographer) The National Center for Atmospheric Research is inviting …

Source: The Daily Camera
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Missouri governor signs bill on high school computer science

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill to allow high schoolers to apply a computer science credit toward math, science or practical art credits needed for graduation. Parson signed the bill Tuesday. It takes effect in Dec. …

Source: KOAM TV 7
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Postdoctoral Scientist Fellowships Available: Help NASA Get to Mars

Postdoctoral Scientist Fellowships Available: Help NASA Get to Mars Status Report From: NASA HQ Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine funds transformative research and …

Source: SpaceRef
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Begich says fish decisions should be based on science, young people should be able to break into industry

Alaska needs to base fisheries decisions on science, and needs to get young people into the industry. That according to former U.S. Senator Mark Begich who is the Democratic candidate for governor. He was originally in Kodiak to participate in the …

Source: KMXT
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Ghanaian-born forest research scientist and others honoured

By James Esuon, GNA Nyakrom (C/R), Oct. 30, GNA – Dr Sam Kwesi Essiamah, a Ghanaian-Born Forest Research Scientist, has said the rapid depletion of the nation’s forest …

Source: Ghana News Agency
Published on 03:48 GMT

Feds: 3 ex-Genentech scientists stole from biotech giant to help startup

Enlarge / The Genentech shuttle makes its stop at the BART-Caltrain station in Millbrae, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009. Digital First Media Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images 24 Three ex-Genentech employees have been criminally charged with …

Source: Arc Technica
Published on Oct 30, 2018

‘Science Is Everywhere’ kickoff event

Come to the West Tisbury library on Monday, Nov. 5, at 4 pm for a family event with special guests from Felix Neck and Polly Hill Arboretum. Learn all about the library’s upcoming science programs and outdoor explorations. All ages welcome. Snacks will be …

Source: Martha’s Vineyard Times
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Mars could have enough molecular oxygen to support life, and scientists figured out where to find it

Pure liquid water would either freeze or evaporate away on Mars, but salty water, or brines, could remain in a liquid state at or just below the surface of the planet, the authors said. That’s because water mixed with salts has a lower freezing temperature …

Source: Los Angeles Times
Published on Oct 30, 2018

What Journalists and Scientists Have in Common

We live in age of great challenges where truth and facts are under siege. This is inflicting real damage on many segments of our society. We must take heed and take action. We must find ways to unite in service of truth. One of us is a scientist and two of …

Source: Science & Technology
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Tech: Scientists are terrified that Brazil’s new president will destroy ‘the lungs of the planet’

On Sunday, Brazil elected far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro. Scientists across the globe are worried about Bolsonaro’s plans. Bolsonaro wants to plow through Brazil’s Amazon. It’s the Earth’s biggest, and most diverse tropical rainforest, …

Source: Pulse
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Scientist ‘stabs colleague who kept telling him endings of books he was reading’

A scientist working in a remote outpost in Antarctica allegedly stabbed his colleague because he kept telling him how the books he was reading would end. Sergey Savitsky, 55, and Oleg Beloguzov, 52, would often spend hours reading during the four years …

Source: Metro Cafe
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Science of the earthquake: Magnitude 6.2 shake felt throughout New Zealand

Mother nature wasn’t going to let the Royal couple steal the spotlight for too long, sending Kiwis a sharp reminder to be prepared for earthquakes. A magnitude 6.2 quake struck 25km southwest of Taumarunui in the central North Island around 3.13pm on …

Source: Wanganui Chronicle
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Why Jupyter is Data Scientists’ Computational Notebook of Choice

Jeffrey M. Perkel, writing for Nature: Perched atop the Cerro Pachon ridge in the Chilean Andes is a building site that will eventually become the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). When it comes online in 2022, the telescope will generate terabytes …

Source: Slashdot
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Lionel Richie to perform and other Hollywood stars to present at 7th Annual Oscars of Science – Sun, Nov. 4

Academy Award Winner and Four-Time Grammy Award Winner Lionel Richie to Perform at Seventh Annual “Oscars of Science” With Special Performance from Chinese Music Sensation G.E.M. Orlando Bloom, Ron Howard, Julianne Moore, Thandie Newton, Lupita Nyong…

Source: SpaceRef
Published on Oct 30, 2018

Antarctica scientist allegedly stabs colleague for spoiling the endings of books

Alexander Klepikov, the deputy director of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, said of Savitsky and Beloguzov, “They are both professional scientists who have been working in our expeditions, spending yearlong seasons at the station. It is …

Source: Los Angeles Times