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3 for 1: Space Station Eyes Hurricanes Lester, Madeline and Gaston
By Samantha Mathewson published

In Photos: Petroglyphs Discovered in Hawaii
By Stephanie Pappas published
Along the west coast of Oahu, just as the sun was setting on a recent evening, shifting sands revealed 400-year-old petroglyphs that had lain hidden.

Shifting Sands Reveal 400-Year-Old Petroglyphs in Hawaii
By Stephanie Pappas published
Never-before-recorded petroglyphs have emerged on the coastline of Oahu.

The Science Behind Hawaii's 'Smiley Face' Volcano
By Kacey Deamer published
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is ready for its close-up.

Aloha, You Old Bat: Extinct Critter Doubles Hawaii's Land Mammal Species
By Mindy Weisberger published
Hawaii just doubled the number of known land mammal species that are native to the islands, thanks to the discovery of a number of fossils representing a tiny bat.

Rare 'Flasher' Squid Caught on Video
By Mindy Weisberger published
A squid with shiny, bioluminescent "spotlights" tipping two of its arms confronted a remotely operated vehicle in deep ocean waters near Hawaii.

Hawaii's Majestic Mauna Kea Stars in '3D' Photo from Space
By Mindy Weisberger published
Mauna Kea, Hawaii's tallest volcano, is circled by clouds in a photo taken by an International Space Station astronaut on Nov. 1, 2015.

Most and Least Obese States: Full Rankings
By Rachael Rettner published
Countdown A new poll from Gallup-Healthways ranks the most and least obese states in the U.S. 2014. Hawaii had the lowest obesity rate, at just 19 percent, while Mississippi had the highest, at 35.2 percent.
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