18 Sep 2019

Lighting the Path to Renewable Energy

Scientists devise new method for studying solar power
13 Sep 2019

Governor Denny Tamaki Visits OIST

OIST was pleased to host Mr. Denny Tamaki, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture.
11 Sep 2019

Hello, World! A New Approach for Physics in de Sitter Space

Physicists develop new language for discussing quantum gravity.
10 Sep 2019

Diamonds Are Forever: New Foundation for Nanostructures

Scientists combine glass and synthetic diamond as a basis for tiny structures
9 Sep 2019

Honeybees Help Save Okinawan Coral?!

New collaboration takes an unusual approach to tackling red soil erosion.
4 Sep 2019

New Method for Detecting Quantum States of Electrons

Electrons on liquid helium may have applications in quantum computing
4 Sep 2019

OIST Welcomes 8th Class, Faculty and Future Goals

OIST President Peter Gruss's speech delivered at the 2019 Welcome Ceremony
26 Aug 2019

Advanced Biosensor Shines Light on DNA Sequencing

New approach combines light sensing with microfluidics to give real-time results.
19 Aug 2019

Chemists Create Intricate Designer Molecules

Synthetic spiro pyran polycycle compounds could have potential in drug discovery.
30 Jul 2019

New Approach Developed for Brain Imaging Studies

Voltage imaging allows scientists to ask new questions about the brain.
25 Jul 2019

Magnetic Crystal Expands as it Cools

Unusual material defies the typical behavior of matter.
23 Jul 2019

Wave Energy Turbine Installed on Okinawa Shoreline

New “ducted” model is a step toward affordable renewable energy.
11 Jul 2019

New Gene Linked to Healthy Ageing in Worms

Damage to gene causes impaired movement in adult worms.
4 Jul 2019

Japanese Children with ADHD have Elevated Sensitivity to Punishment

Study confirms other international findings that punishment sensitivity is a feature of ADHD.
14 Jun 2019

Snakes, The Best Bartenders in the Animal Kingdom?

Snake venom is an ever-evolving concoction of toxin proteins, but snakes only use a few recipes to create their preferred cocktail.
6 Jun 2019

Self-Powered RNA Nanomachine

New “molecular transformer” changes shape and lights up in response to trigger.
31 May 2019

Celebrating OIST’s Newest Graduates

OIST held its second graduation ceremony to celebrate its latest graduates.
29 May 2019

Theories Past and Present Show Quantum Connections

Study unveils connection of classical toy model to new topics in quantum gravity.
28 May 2019

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Sydney Brenner

On Sunday, May 26, a special event was held to honor Dr. Sydney Brenner, a crucial figure in creating the OIST we know today.
9 May 2019

OIST Graduate Accepts Faculty Appointment at Harvard Medical School

OIST graduate Dr. Faisal Mahmood to be appointed as a faculty member of Harvard Medical School