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COVID-19: Cancellation of Piano Recital by Yukine Uehara, and Suspension of OIST Campus Tours

We have decided reluctantly to cancel the Piano Recital by Yukine Uehara, which was scheduled on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 in order to follow guidelines on public gatherings during the current COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

26 February 2020

Research Update

Exciting apparatus helps atoms see the light

Researchers study unusual particles involved in quantum information processing.

26 February 2020

Research Update

These feet were made for walking

A little-studied human foot arch is important for walking and running, finds new study.

26 February 2020

Institutional News

COVID-19: Information for Conference and Workshop Guests and Organizers (Feb 22, 2020)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University looks forward to welcoming you to our campus and conference facilities.

22 February 2020

Institutional News

COVID-19: Update Feb 19, 2020

The Japanese government has updated its public advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) and this has been shared with all OIST staff and students.

19 February 2020

Research Update

Cephalopods in Mind

OIST scientist probes mysterious cuttlefish brains and behaviors.

31 January 2020

Research Update

Synchronized Swimming: Biology On a Micro-Scale

Researchers model interactions between unique fluids and tiny structures.

27 January 2020

Research Update

Going with the Flow: New Insights into Mysterious Fluid Motions

Scientists gain a deeper understanding of turbulent and transitional pipe flows.

24 January 2020

Research Update

Feel the force: new “smart” polymer glows brighter when stretched

Researchers develop a luminescent polymer that can quickly and sensitively detect stress.

23 January 2020

Research Update

To Bend Without Breaking

OIST’s resident applied topologist transforms the field.

16 January 2020

Research Update

Man versus machine: can AI do science?

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

10 January 2020

Research Update

Pearls of Wisdom

Scientists study the dynamic interplay between genome and the environment in Japanese pearl oysters.

10 January 2020

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