Hawaiian Health and Illness

Likable Science explores Dr. Fox’s research into traditional Hawaiian concept of ma‘i (illness) and mana (well being). She describe how these and related concepts shaped Hawaiian medicine, and how her training in clinical practice is uncovering their value in modern day medicine. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]

Adventure Of Collaborative Learning

Hālau ʻĪnana is an innovative KS outreach facility that offers the I Am A Scientist program to keiki on the weekends throughout the year, via a partnership with the Hoʻoulu scholarship program of Chaminade University ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming […]

Coding, Cars & Cognition

Oceanit staff are using model Korean cars controlled via the Altino system to teach coding skills to a wide range of individuals – students, teachers, even inmates. Controlling the model cars via coding teaches core principles of analytic thought, while providing a physical manifestation of the coding process. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet […]

Hawaii Native Bees

Ethan and Darin discuss the multiple species of native Hawaiian bees, and the vital ways that they interact with Hawaiian plants. We’ll examine the threats facing these amazing creatures, and the implications of their possible extinction. Likable Science looks at what we as individuals and communities can do to support this critical component of Hawaii’s […]

The Science Of Body Language

RB Kelly will ‘walk’ us through the science underlying body language. We’ll explore how our posture, facial expressions, movements and other non-verbal cues reveal our feelings and attitudes ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us […]

Scientific Community Management

Elisha Wood-Charlson, manager of various scientific communities at UH and globally, will discuss the growing phenomenon of scientific communities and the needs and challenges of managing these entities. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us […]

Connecting People With Nature

We’ll explore Danny’s recent 8 week expedition from the source to mouth of the Yukon River, as well as some of his earlier projects. We’ll discuss how the interactions of people and nature, and how these are captured and portrayed in videos, can potentially shape people’s attitudes toward environmental concernsTakeaway: Video documentaries offer a broad […]

Coasts, Concerns, And Creativity – Oceanit

Tune in for Likable Science as Mike Foley and Ethan Allen explore how Oceanit is creatively merging classical civil engineering methods with cutting edge technologies to address the challenges of Hawaii’s ever-changing coasts. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]

Today’s Headlines

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- Jodi Kantor

An upside-down flag, adopted by Trump supporters contesting the Biden victory, flew over the justice’s front lawn as the Supreme Court was considering an election case. [...]

- Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and Maggie Haberman
Michael Cohen and Todd Blanche Match Wits in Trump Hush-Money Trial

Michael D. Cohen tried to parry attacks on his honesty as Todd Blanche, Donald J. Trump’s lawyer, tried to destroy his credibility with jurors. [...]

- Kate Christobek and Jesse McKinley
Trump Trial Day 18 Takeaways: Michael Cohen Faces Grueling Cross-Examination

After a grueling day of cross-examination for Michael D. Cohen, the judge told lawyers to be ready to make closing arguments by Tuesday. [...]

- Annie Karni
Matt Gaetz and Other Republicans Flock to Trump’s Trial

On Thursday, an entourage of about 20 accompanied the former president to court. Among them were many lawmakers. [...]

- William K. Rashbaum and Patrick McGeehan
Trump’s Trial Menu: What’s for Lunch?

Over the course of the last several weeks, Donald J. Trump and his legal team have lunched on fast food, sandwiches and pizzas. [...]

Trump lawyer accuses Cohen of lying in hush-money trial

Tensions boil over on a heated day in court, as the ex-president’s lawyer assails the prosecution's star witness. [...]

Is the move to electric cars running out of power?

There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip? [...]

Late education plans mean kids miss out on support in England

Thousands of children miss out as some councils in England fail to meet deadlines, the BBC finds. [...]

Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour

Sir Keir Starmer has carefully crafted an image similar to previous Labour leader Sir Tony Blair. [...]

Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation

Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power. [...]

Publicly listed Reddit is looking to diversify its revenue beyond advertising. Earlier this year, the social network also struck a deal allowing Google's parent company to use its data to [...]

Ukraine said their units have managed to stop Russian forces in Kharkiv, but Moscow said they would continue to advance. Kim Jong Un's sister said North Korea has not provided [...]

New research predicts a rise in life expectancy worldwide over the next three decades, particularly in Africa. Meanwhile, obesity and other factors are also set to play a larger role [...]

A major state-supported environmental group won a suit against the German government, which will have to improve its climate protection plan after the court found it insufficient to achieve the [...]

The Egyptian government is considering withdrawing its ambassador from Israel and joining South Africa's genocide case in the International Court of Justice. But analysts doubt the Egypt-Israel peace treaty is [...]

- The Associated Press
Arrests at the U.S. border fall in April, bucking usual spring increase

U.S. officials have largely attributed the decline to more enforcement in Mexico, including in yards where migrants are known to board freight trains. [...]

- Kirk Siegler
Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region

Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region. [...]

- Rafael Nam
The Dow Jones hits 40,000 for the first time. What to know about this major milestone

Stock markets received a boost from new data showing inflation is easing. Lower inflation has raised hopes about the U.S. economy — but there are still a lot of unknowns. [...]

- Jonathan Franklin
1,500 college applicants thought they were accepted. They soon learned it was an error

Georgia State University says the students were not sent an official acceptance letter but "communication" from a department welcoming those who intend to major in a specific academic area. [...]

- Rob Schmitz
How Does Israel's Military Investigate Itself?

While Israel's government has strongly rejected the idea that the International Criminal Court could prosecute Israeli's accused of war crimes in Gaza, many in Israel say the military doesn't do [...]

- Associated Press

FIFA will seek independent legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting by July 25 to make a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because [...]

- Associated Press

Rays reliever Jason Adam was forced out of Thursday night’s game at Fenway Park in the ninth inning when pitching coach Kyle Snyder headed to the mound with Tampa Bay [...]

- Huizhong Wu and Emily Wang Fujiyama | AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin is focusing on trade and cultural exchanges on his state visit to China that started with bonhomie in Beijing and a summit with China’s leader Xi [...]

- Hillel Italie | AP

PEN America gathered Thursday night for its annual gala, a high-profile event raised even higher because some wondered if it would be held at all [...]

- Dave Campbell | AP

Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets to force a Game 7 [...]

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