News Institutional News Research Update Facet News type Algebra Analysis Artificial intelligence Atomic physics Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biophysics Biotechnology Botany Cell biology Chemistry Complex systems Computer sciences Condensed matter physics Cyber Security Data science Deep learning Developmental biology Developmental neuroscience Ecology Engineering and applied sciences Environmental sciences Evolutionary biology Fluid dynamics Genetics Genomics Health sciences Immunology Informatics Machine learning Marine sciences Material science Mathematics Mechanics Medicine Molecular biology Nanoscience Neuroscience Optics Organic chemistry Photonics Physics Physiology Polymer chemistry Psychology Quantum Quantum field theory Robotics Soft matter physics Structural biology Synthetic biology Synthetic organic chemistry Theoretical sciences Topology Virology Facet Specialty 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 Facet Date Created Clear filters Institutional News Announcement of the projects for R&D cluster in Okinawa “The Okinawa 21st Century Vision,” a document outlining future development on the island, stresses the need for an “R&D Cluster” in Okinawa with OIST at the center. 01 September 2011 Research Update Can You Teach Old Dogs New Tricks? An amazing learning period occurs during the early lives of both humans and song birds. 16 October 2011 Research Update 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 10 May 2018 Research Update The Phylum Vertebrata: New Concepts Based on Advances in Animal Systematics The way in which most multicellular organisms have been classified has been the same for more than a century. But new research is changing how we see classification, specifically among Chordates. 17 September 2014 Research Update The Slower They Turn, the Brighter They Glow Slowing down movements of photoluminescent metal complexes can increase efficiency of light emission, discover OIST scientists. 14 November 2018 Institutional News A taste of life at OIST On June 29, three young students from Jr. High Schools in Onna village, Asato Shinjo from Onna Jr. High School, Hayato Adam Cooper from Nakadomari Jr. High School, and Minami Matsuo from Yamada Jr. 01 July 2011 Institutional News What can we do for Okinawa now? High school students compete in science and business ideas SCORE!, a presentation competition for high school students from Okinawa, was held at OIST 12 January 2024 Research Update Joining forces to combat the coronavirus crisis Throughout the pandemic, OIST researchers have worked closely with the Okinawa Prefectural Government, providing expertise and resources needed to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. 09 December 2021 Research Update Paper Heralds New Science Collaboration with Middle East A new science initiative aims to connect Western and Middle Eastern communities. 08 December 2017 Institutional News Words of Wisdom from a Nature Editor Dr. Magdalena Skipper, a Senior Editor at Nature, gave two talks at OIST recently, both a part of OIST's regular colloquium series. 07 December 2012 Research Update Scientists capture first ever image of an electron’s orbit within an exciton A revolutionary technique gives scientists an unparalleled close-up view inside fleeting particles called excitons. 21 April 2021 Institutional News Strengthening industry-academia collaboration: Another step forward in establishing OIST as a key R&D hub and national strategic asset in Japan The 2nd Keizai Doyukai–OIST Joint Symposium was a success. 04 March 2025 Pagination First page … 17 18 19 … Last page Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Institutional News Announcement of the projects for R&D cluster in Okinawa “The Okinawa 21st Century Vision,” a document outlining future development on the island, stresses the need for an “R&D Cluster” in Okinawa with OIST at the center. 01 September 2011
Research Update Can You Teach Old Dogs New Tricks? An amazing learning period occurs during the early lives of both humans and song birds. 16 October 2011
Research Update 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 10 May 2018
Research Update The Phylum Vertebrata: New Concepts Based on Advances in Animal Systematics The way in which most multicellular organisms have been classified has been the same for more than a century. But new research is changing how we see classification, specifically among Chordates. 17 September 2014
Research Update The Slower They Turn, the Brighter They Glow Slowing down movements of photoluminescent metal complexes can increase efficiency of light emission, discover OIST scientists. 14 November 2018
Institutional News A taste of life at OIST On June 29, three young students from Jr. High Schools in Onna village, Asato Shinjo from Onna Jr. High School, Hayato Adam Cooper from Nakadomari Jr. High School, and Minami Matsuo from Yamada Jr. 01 July 2011
Institutional News What can we do for Okinawa now? High school students compete in science and business ideas SCORE!, a presentation competition for high school students from Okinawa, was held at OIST 12 January 2024
Research Update Joining forces to combat the coronavirus crisis Throughout the pandemic, OIST researchers have worked closely with the Okinawa Prefectural Government, providing expertise and resources needed to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. 09 December 2021
Research Update Paper Heralds New Science Collaboration with Middle East A new science initiative aims to connect Western and Middle Eastern communities. 08 December 2017
Institutional News Words of Wisdom from a Nature Editor Dr. Magdalena Skipper, a Senior Editor at Nature, gave two talks at OIST recently, both a part of OIST's regular colloquium series. 07 December 2012
Research Update Scientists capture first ever image of an electron’s orbit within an exciton A revolutionary technique gives scientists an unparalleled close-up view inside fleeting particles called excitons. 21 April 2021
Institutional News Strengthening industry-academia collaboration: Another step forward in establishing OIST as a key R&D hub and national strategic asset in Japan The 2nd Keizai Doyukai–OIST Joint Symposium was a success. 04 March 2025
