16 Jan 2020

To Bend Without Breaking

OIST’s resident applied topologist transforms the field.
14 Jan 2020

Man versus machine: can AI do science?

Researchers develop a machine capable of solving complex problems in theoretical physics.
9 Jan 2020

Illuminating the World of Nanoparticles

Researchers develop cutting-edge optical resonators with applications in biosensing.
8 Jan 2020

Rich Rewards: Scientists reveal ADHD medication’s effect on the brain

Researchers scan the brain to uncover how medication for ADHD affects the brain’s reward system.
8 Jan 2020

First Sighting of Larsonella Pumilus Fish in Japan

Researchers study deep sea specimen’s habitat and phylogenetic placement.
25 Dec 2019

Cytoskeletal proteins play maintenance roles in neurotransmission

Microtubules and F-actin in presynaptic terminals
20 Dec 2019

Evolution Tunes Birds to Fit the Bill

Researchers characterize the evolution of beak shape in relation to its many functions.
13 Dec 2019

A tortoise never forgets: Scientists show tortoises are elephants of the reptile world

New research into tortoise cognition suggests they are not as slow as they appear.
10 Dec 2019

OIST green-tech startup accelerates to victory!

Cutting-edge science and industry are combined in award-winning entrepreneurial teams, boosted by Okinawa's first global startup accelerator program.
25 Nov 2019

Scratching the Surface of Perovskites

Scientists characterize microscopic defects in next generation solar devices.
22 Nov 2019

OIST Foundation - Supporting Innovation and Opportunities

A ceremony was held in Washington, DC, USA to launch the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation.
30 Oct 2019

Cycles of Reward: New Insight into ADHD Treatment

Researchers probe neural processes involved in ADHD.
21 Oct 2019

Expecting the Unexpected: A New Model for Cognition

Researchers develop computer model of prediction and recognition
16 Oct 2019

Livestream Available: Metal to Metal Oxide Progression

Study of charge transfer allows simpler real-time observation of catalysis.
11 Oct 2019

Computer Model Helps Make Sense of Human Memory

Study using artificial neural networks confirms a role for inhibition.
8 Oct 2019

BioAlchemy: Treating Wastewater at the Point of Production

New OIST startup uses bacteria to treat wastewater at low cost.
1 Oct 2019

Confronting Colony Collapse

Scientists sequence the genomes of the parasitic mites harming the world’s bees
25 Sep 2019

Making Okinawa an Imaging Technology Hub

The Imaging Section is rich in technology and knowledge, and open for scientific collaboration.
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.