In the insect world, there are few creatures as gentle and innocent as a butterfly. And yet, some butterflies have… an unexpected side to them.

Researchers think they may have found a new way to study planets after they've been "buried" in a star! Astronomers are also officially acknowledging the discovery of a distant body with a thousand-year orbit and an adorable nickname.

When you think of a caterpillar, you probably picture a cute, chubby little critter, chewing on leaves and dreaming of becoming a butterfly. But the whip-fast, razor clawed Hawaiian inchworm is here to challenge those stereotypes.

Some animals live in pretty extreme places, but the lava cricket might be the most hardcore of them all. These crickets have only been observed right after volcanic eruptions, and scientists have questions, like “How does a flightless...

When 19th century Portuguese travelers landed in Hawaii with a small four-stringed guitar, a member of the king's court, nicknamed Jumping Flea, or ukulele in Hawaiian, took to the instrument. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel explain how...

You might have realized that lots of ground-based telescopes are located in Hawaii...but why? It's not just for the beautiful sunsets.

Ninety-six percent of genome studies are based on people of european descent. The rest of the world is virtually unrepresented -- and this is dangerous, says geneticist and TED Fellow Keolu Fox, because we react to drugs differently...

If you’ve ever looked at a frog’s head, you might have noticed that they don’t have external ears. So How do they hear?

On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliʻuokalani's door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently seized power and now confiscated her diaries, ransacked her house, and claimed her lands. Liliʻuokalani...

In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism. In the late 19th century, the great powers of Europe were running around the world obtaining colonial possessions, especially in Africa and Asia. The United States, which as a young...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how rock is formed and changed on the planet. The video begins with a brief description of rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle. Plate tectonics is used to describe structure near plate boundaries. ...

Known as the “Hawaii of Japan,” Okinawa is a subtropical archipelago of over 160 islands where people live remarkably long lives. With warm winters, inviting seas, and a diet rich in tofu, yam, and seaweed, locals thrive in both health...

Why Hawaii Is Super Dependent On Tourism?

Extreme isolation is something our greatest explorers have faced in varying degrees. Now, a team of six NASA recruits have begun a year-long mission on the desolate side of a barren Hawaiian volcano that will simultaneously test the...

Fires are getting bigger and more homes are burning each year. Firefighters are having to change tactics when it comes to the most destructive fires, but why? Jennifer Blach, Ph.D., just released a new study in the journal, Science, and...

Modern and rustic, Mud Hen Water offers a twist on familiar Hawaiian flavors. The name is the English translation of Wai’alae, the neighborhood surrounding the restaurant. It’s a small nod to its Hawaiian roots and the sense of community...

Howcast - Do you want to hit the beach for your vacation this year? Pick the ideal spot to lay out your blanket.

Howcast -Learn about the ukulele from music teacher Jarret Delos Santos in this Howcast video.

Deep into the Alaka'i plateau on the island of Kauai, two species of birds are rapidly nearing extinction, with only a few nests remaining in the wild.

Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.

Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.

Deep into the Alaka'i plateau on the island of Kauai, two species of birds are rapidly nearing extinction, with only a few nests remaining in the wild.

Some of the most romantic places on the planet to enjoy sunsets from Hawaii to Costa Rica to Africa.

Three great places to view wildflowers in the USA. This pretty footage will put a smile on your face!