Research
18 Jul 2012 - 14:28
One of a pair of bento boxes currently being restored by McDavis. (Photo credit: Anya McDavis)
Type: Photo
18 Jul 2012 - 14:12
Anya McDavis, a member of OIST's Science and Technology Group, restores one of a pair of red bento boxes belonging to Okinawa's Yomitan Museum.
Type: Photo
14 Jul 2012 - 05:49
In the brain, cortical neurons fire in response to stimuli from the body, and thalamic neurons provide feedback that regulates the cortical neurons' firing―and thus helps keep the brain functioning...
Type: Video
12 Jul 2012 - 09:19
Ants of the genus Odontomachus (depicted here) are famous for their 'trap-jaw' mandibles which close at incredible speeds. In addition to being a potent weapon, the jaws generate so much...
Type: Photo
9 Jul 2012 - 10:17
This rare species of Pheidole, discovered in 2008, is only found on two small Pacific Islands. The function of the exaggerated spines is unknown, but has evolved independently several times...
Type: Photo
8 Jul 2012 - 10:14
The two members of OIST’s newest research group, the Biodiversity and Biocomplexity Unit, had extra cause to celebrate when the Lab 2 building...
Type: News Article
6 Jul 2012 - 16:27
This species, only found in the Fijian islands, has powerful mandibles it uses to hunt prey in the leaf litter. Credit: Eli M. Sarnat,...
Type: Photo
6 Jul 2012 - 10:03
Ant of the Odontomachus genus. Photo by Benoit Guenard.
Type: Photo
4 Jul 2012 - 15:24
Type: Photo
4 Jul 2012 - 15:18
Type: Photo
4 Jul 2012 - 14:23
Type: Photo
25 Jun 2012 - 11:25
Though it’s far less dramatic than the architecture or the ocean view, one sight that often grabs the attention of visitors to OIST is a small sign near the entrance that reads, “Caution...
Type: News Article
