Stanford University postdoctoral researcher Josh Crozier studied the 2018 Kīlauea eruptions and found that they didn't follow the normal rules for volcanoes. He proposed a new mechanism to explain the eruptions. Think of a child's Stomp Rocket toy — stepping on a platform causes a hollow rocket to shoot up into the air.

If you're a fan of the late author Michael Crichton, you may be excited to hear his new novel, "Eruption," was released Monday. Prior to his death in 2008, Crichton penned nearly 30 novels, four of which have been published posthumously. The Conversation spoke with Crichton's wife, Sherri, about his book — co-authored by James Patterson.

The Navy shares updates on fuel tank degassing operations at Red Hill; HPR reporter Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the experience of a Molokaʻi resident who joined flotilla to feed Palestinian families; Postdoctoral researcher Josh Krozier explains new study on 2018 Kīlauea activity; Widow of novelist Michael Crichton talks about his new book set against the backdrop of an erupting Maunaloa

House Speaker Scott Saiki, State Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito, and Insurance Associates' Sue Savio join us to discuss recent increases in property insurance and the ties to climate change

Harvard University postdoctoral researcher Qian Tang spoke with The Conversation about his research into the origins of the German cockroach.

A new limited-run exhibit on Oʻahu features the textile creation of the Hawaii Quilt Guild. The Conversation talked to Irene Sasaki, one of the co-chairs of the exhibit.

There's no denying that Oʻahu-native Tia Carrere has blazed a trail in the entertainment industry for Hawaiʻi-born performers, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The Conversation got the chance to talk to Carrere about her nearly 40-year career ahead of the close of AAPI Heritage Month.

Hawaiian Electric has a new wildfire prevention program that may cut off power in some communities; FestPAC preparations are underway in Waimānalo

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda is coming off a busy week in Congress and has a busy schedule working here at home. Tokuda sits on the committees on Agriculture and Armed Services, which just concluded back-to-back marathon sessions.

Al Ogata, the president and CEO of CyberHawaii, started the pilot program with Cullen Hayashida, an affiliate faculty member in the University of Hawaiʻi sociology department. They recently sat down with The Conversation to talk about bridging the intergenerational gap.