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Research Update New form of plastic pollution discovered on the shores of vulnerable coral reefs ‘Plasticorals’, coral rubble fused with plastic, are long-lasting reminders of human activity and highlight a potential threat to critical marine environments. 18 September 2026
Research Update The man sending cameras to Mars Meet Dr Ryuho Kataoka, an aurora expert on a mission to take pictures from other planets. 18 September 2026
Institutional News Four deep-tech startups selected from around the world begin new ventures in Okinawa Working with OIST and local partners to drive innovation in agriculture, drug discovery, environmental technology, and medical devices 15 September 2026
Research Update Visual aids help school-aged children with ADHD recount stories New study paves the way for creating supportive learning and social environments for children with ADHD-associated difficulties. 11 September 2026
Institutional News Deepening collaboration to foster regional development and cultivate future leaders in northern Okinawa OIST and Nago City signed a comprehensive partnership agreement. 10 September 2026
Research Update Quantum control algorithm looks to explain how birds migrate New mathematical result in quantum optimal control theory derived to test how birds sense magnetic fields could unlock new quantum computing technology. 03 September 2026
Research Update New Method Puts a Twist on Creating Efficient Micromixers Researchers develop a new fabrication method for creating twisted microchannels inside polymer fibers, enabling efficient mixing of minute amounts of liquid. 01 September 2026
Research Update Secret sugar pairings curb abnormal cell-growth signals Never-before-seen, weak and fleeting sugar-sugar interactions shed new light on how cell membranes function, opening possibilities in cancer biology and drug development. 27 August 2026
Research Update How to decipher smells like a fruit fly A new fly-brain-inspired algorithm enables energy-efficient scent classification, with potential applications from monitoring air pollution to detecting explosives. 24 August 2026
Research Update New startup Surzen Biotherapeutics aims to innovate pain management Biotherapeutics startup targets recently discovered pain mechanisms with peptide therapeutics. 19 August 2026
Research Update Artificial hibernation reveals secrets of long-term memory Challenging long-held assumptions on how memory works, scientists uncover the importance of engram architecture to long-term memory retention. 13 August 2026
Research Update Light-controlled switches get a glow up Bistable molecular switches with turn-ON fluorescence and other controllable properties bring exciting possibilities for future molecular electronics, data storage, and more. 12 August 2026