Research Update How to say “jumping ants” in Uchinaaguchi OIST translates research findings into Okinawan language. 14 September 2023
Research Update New global map of ant biodiversity reveals areas that may hide undiscovered species Researchers have combined data from around the world with predictions from machine learning to create a high-resolution map of ant diversity, revealing areas that should be the focus of exploration and research. 04 August 2022
Research Update From Pokémon GO to coral reef fish In the most recent episode of the OIST podcast, Dr. Dan Warren talks about his many research projects, or ‘hobbies’, that use quantitative methods to answer questions about the natural world. 02 July 2021
Research Update OIST Professor selected as 2021-2022 Fellow at Harvard Radcliffe Institute While at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, Professor Evan Economo plans to pursue a project on the global diversity and evolution of ants and butterflies. 01 June 2021
Research Update Unique macro-vertebrate at risk from blood sport and climate change A two-meter-tall Pokémon, endemic to Australia, was the focus of a new study, which has revealed that some species distribution models are inherently biased. 01 April 2021
Research Update How the trap-jaw ant got its ultrafast bite Small changes in form can lead to innovative breakthroughs in function, a new study reveals. 02 March 2021
Research Update Losing flight had huge benefits for ants, finds new study Researchers have taken detailed scans of worker ants to examine the hypothesis that the loss of flight is directly connected to the evolution of strength. 19 October 2020
Research Update Remote islands: stepping stones to understanding evolution Scientists combine new scientific techniques to test old theories on how evolution occurs on remote islands. 17 July 2020
Research Update Evolution Tunes Birds to Fit the Bill Researchers characterize the evolution of beak shape in relation to its many functions. 20 December 2019
Research Update Larger than Life: Augmented Ants The first app of its kind allows users to interact with biodiversity research through augmented reality. 12 November 2019
Research Update Bigger Eyes but Reduced Brain Power in Nocturnal Fishes How does living life in darkness influence the way nocturnal fishes see? A study by OIST scientists finds out. 23 July 2018
Research Update Ants Provide Clues to Why Biodiversity is Higher in the Tropics New global data of invertebrate distributions suggests time holds key to species diversity 30 May 2018
