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Nonno Hasegawa’s bee virus research featured on PNAS journal cover

Research Update

Research on bee virus origins uncovers buzz-worthy breakthrough

Findings can help understand how bee viruses evolve and how to manage them

17 September 2023

Crystal structure of the newly synthesized 21-electron metallocene compound

Research Update

Scientists synthesize new organometallic “sandwich” compound capable of holding more electrons

The finding has potential to open new directions in medicine, catalysis and energy.

05 September 2023

2022 Tonga explosion

Research Update

New model provides real-time, more accurate prediction of tsunami wave patterns

Scientists study the ocean-atmosphere interactions following the Tonga volcano explosion and develop a model to predict high risk areas and improve tsunami warning systems

01 September 2023

Ukraine summer school participant group photo 2023

Institutional News

OIST researchers help organize a data science summer school in Ukraine

The two-week summer school supported young Ukrainian scientists in improving their bioinformatics skills

SDGS: Global representation

Research Update

Global study finds increased female and youth legislative representation may improve SDG performance

The study also shows a divide in achieving socio-economic and environmental goals

Graduation 2023 header image

Institutional News

OIST celebrates 29 graduates at 2023 graduation ceremony

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) held its fifth graduation ceremony on 19 May 2023, celebrating 29 graduates who officially concluded their PhD studies at OIST.

Palau coral reef image

Research Update

Natural analogues: Pushing the frontiers of research on coral reefs and climate change

Scientists travel to Palau to learn what may happen to coral reef ecosystems in the future

View of Lab 5 atrium space

Institutional News

New OIST building with open, modern design to help promote interdisciplinary research

Lab 5 has an extensive atrium space, an amphitheater and state-of the art vivarium facility.

Person infected with influenza virus

Research Update

Inhaled ethanol may treat respiratory infections and stop pandemics

In mice, the treatment decreased infections caused by the Influenza A virus.