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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
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.

Hawaii Named Skinniest State
By Rachael Rettner published
Hawaii reclaimed the title of the nation's least obese state in 2014, while Mississippi remained the most obese state.

The Happiest States in 2014: Full List
By Live Science Staff published
A new poll from Gallup-Healthways shows which states had the highest and lowest well-being in 2014.

This State Is the Nation's Happiest for the First Time
By Rachael Rettner published
Alaska is now the happiest state in the nation, after ranking among the top 10 for several years, according to a new poll.
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