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A Vital Pause: Neurons in the Brain’s Striatum May Help Regulate Response to Unexpected Stimuli

Using light to control the activity of a specific group of nerve cells, OIST researchers have revealed a possible brain mechanism for responding to surprising or important cues

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Bright Future for Solar Cell Technology

New all-inorganic perovskite solar cells tackle three key challenges in solar cell technology: efficiency, stability, and cost

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Polarization has Strong Impact on Electrons, Study Shows

New research helps understand movement of electrons in two-dimensional systems

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OIST to Harness Energy from Ocean Waves in the Maldives

OIST has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Environment and Energy of the Republic of Maldives and Kokyo Tatemono Company Limited of Tokyo, Japan, to embark on a wave energy project in the Maldives

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Shohei Suzuki Research Safety Fund

The fund was established on November 30, 2017 to promote safe field work and culture at OIST

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News

Study Demonstrates Impact of Temperature on Mitochondrial DNA Evolution

A new study by OIST researchers provides evidence towards selection in mtDNA due to variations in temperature.

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Bubbles and Whispers - Glass Bubbles Boost Nanoparticle Detection

OIST-fabricated sensor detects tiny particles with field of bouncing light

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STRINGS 2018: Annual Conference on String Theory, Okinawa, Japan

OIST proudly hosted STRINGS 2018, an annual conference on string theory, between 25-29 June 2018.

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Mutation and 3D Modelling Reveal New Structure to Cell Division Process

Structure of cohesin, a cell division protein, could be much different than expected, study shows.

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Space Detectives! Sandbox Craters Reveal Secrets of Planetary Splash Marks and Lost Meteorites

OIST researchers inspired by school science to crack the conundrum of planetary craters.

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OIST and DEEPCORE Partner for AI Innovation

Research university and business incubator to collaborate on AI projects.

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OIST Welcomes Two New Members of its Board of Governors

Nobel Laureates Dr. Erwin Neher and Dr. Ryoji Noyori join BOG.

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Seeing the Light? Study Illuminates How Quantum Magnets Mimic Light

Magnetic crystal that behaves like quantum light validates theory.

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Wait For It: Serotonin and Confidence at the Root of Patience in New Study

Serotonin keeps mice hanging on if they are sure of getting rewards, but not sure when.

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Events

2018-07-21 to 2018-07-22 | Community Relations

2018-07-23 | Workshop

Workshop: "Design Thinking in action"

2018-07-24 | Seminar

"Halide Perovskites for Photovoltaic and Light-Emission Applications" by Prof. Stranks, Univ of Cambridge

2018-07-25 | Culture

Tali Rubinstein & Friends ‘The amazing Recorder’