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Scientists Race to Sample Hawaii's Kilauea Before Lava Hits
Planet Wins2h ago

Scientists Race to Sample Hawaii's Kilauea Before Lava Hits

Three researchers flew into an active volcano's crater to collect ancient rock samples exposed by a 2018 collapse before rising lava buries them forever. The samples will help predict future eruptions and keep Hawaii communities safe.

Google News - Science2 min read
Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan Wins Bells Beach Surf Title
SportsApr 13

Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan Wins Bells Beach Surf Title

Kauai's Gabriela Bryan kicked off the 2026 surf season with a commanding victory at Australia's iconic Bells Beach, proving her breakout year wasn't a one-time wonder. The 24-year-old's fifth career win puts her in elite company with Hawaii legends like John John Florence and Carissa Moore.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
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Planet WinsFeb 25

Artist Turns Earth's Hidden Rumbles Into Audible Music

The planet constantly sings below human hearing, rumbling with glaciers, wildfires, and storms. Now an artist has transformed 24 hours of Earth's secret soundtrack into music we can finally hear.

MIT Technology Review3 min read
Kauai's Month-Long Ocean Festival Draws Island Together
Planet WinsJun 2

Kauai's Month-Long Ocean Festival Draws Island Together

Hawaii's Surfrider Kauai is turning World Ocean Day into a month-long celebration with art shows, beach cleanups, and festivals that transform ocean trash into community treasure. Volunteers already pulled a 2,000-pound fishing net from the water this week.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Scientists Crack Mystery of Volcanic Glass "Hair" Formation
Planet WinsMar 27

Scientists Crack Mystery of Volcanic Glass "Hair" Formation

Volcanoes create delicate glass strands that look exactly like human ponytails, and scientists just figured out how. The secret involves bubbly magma and a collaboration with glass artists.

Google News - Science3 min read