News Institutional News (-) Research Update Facet News type Algebra Analysis Artificial intelligence Atomic physics Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biophysics Biotechnology Botany Cell biology Chemistry Complex systems Computer sciences Condensed matter physics Cyber Security Data science Deep learning Developmental biology Developmental neuroscience Ecology Engineering and applied sciences Environmental sciences Evolutionary biology Fluid dynamics Genetics Genomics Health sciences Immunology Informatics Machine learning Marine sciences Material science Mathematics Mechanics Medicine Molecular biology (-) Nanoscience Neuroscience Optics Organic chemistry Photonics Physics Physiology Polymer chemistry Psychology Quantum Quantum field theory Robotics Soft matter physics Structural biology Synthetic biology Synthetic organic chemistry Theoretical sciences Topology Virology Facet Specialty 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 Facet Date Created Clear filters Research Update Illuminating the molecular ballet in living cells Ultrafast fluorescent imaging technology brings the molecular dynamics of living cells into clear view 06 June 2023 Research Update Four challenging OIST research projects selected for FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology) program OIST researchers leading projects that could lead to disruptive innovation have been awarded the prestigious FOREST grant 22 March 2023 Research Update OIST scientists track microplastics in Okinawa’s sea creatures Researchers are identifying the quantity, type, and origin of microplastics in Okinawa’s marine animals, both captive and wild. 06 December 2022 Research Update Secret to treating ‘Achilles’ heel’ of next-generation material for solar cells revealed A team of researchers from the UK and Japan have found that defects that limit the efficiency of next-gen perovskite solar cells are also responsible for the material's instability. 25 May 2022 Research Update A scaffold with a twist: Cryo-EM reveals the building blocks of poxvirus Researchers uncover how poxviruses form their protein scaffold from a building block called D13, which could lead to the development of new antiviral drugs. 31 March 2022 Research Update Scientists capture the fleeting dance of moiré excitons In a world-first, scientists have visualized the two parts of an elusive particle—the moiré exciton—to reveal its structure and unique properties. 09 March 2022 Research Update Zooming in on tiny defects Researchers looking at what limits the efficiency of a promising solar material have revealed the nature of multiple kinds of defects, their varied roles in device efficiency, and their responses to treatment. 09 December 2021 Research Update Scientists capture first ever image of an electron’s orbit within an exciton A revolutionary technique gives scientists an unparalleled close-up view inside fleeting particles called excitons. 21 April 2021 Research Update Silicon anode structure generates new potential for lithium-ion batteries Scientists reveal a new nanostructure that could revolutionize technology in batteries and beyond. 05 February 2021 Research Update Novel method reveals small microplastics throughout Japan’s subtropical ocean Samples taken from the ocean surrounding the subtropical island of Okinawa have revealed the presence of microplastics in all six areas surveyed, finds new study. 23 December 2020 Research Update Dark excitons hit the spotlight Researchers pioneer a revolutionary new method to directly visualize previously hidden particles, called dark excitons. 03 December 2020 Research Update The OIST antibody test required an interdisciplinary approach Scientists and staff across OIST have worked hard over the last few months to test the OIST community for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. 15 October 2020 Pagination 1 2 3 … Last page Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Research Update Illuminating the molecular ballet in living cells Ultrafast fluorescent imaging technology brings the molecular dynamics of living cells into clear view 06 June 2023
Research Update Four challenging OIST research projects selected for FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology) program OIST researchers leading projects that could lead to disruptive innovation have been awarded the prestigious FOREST grant 22 March 2023
Research Update OIST scientists track microplastics in Okinawa’s sea creatures Researchers are identifying the quantity, type, and origin of microplastics in Okinawa’s marine animals, both captive and wild. 06 December 2022
Research Update Secret to treating ‘Achilles’ heel’ of next-generation material for solar cells revealed A team of researchers from the UK and Japan have found that defects that limit the efficiency of next-gen perovskite solar cells are also responsible for the material's instability. 25 May 2022
Research Update A scaffold with a twist: Cryo-EM reveals the building blocks of poxvirus Researchers uncover how poxviruses form their protein scaffold from a building block called D13, which could lead to the development of new antiviral drugs. 31 March 2022
Research Update Scientists capture the fleeting dance of moiré excitons In a world-first, scientists have visualized the two parts of an elusive particle—the moiré exciton—to reveal its structure and unique properties. 09 March 2022
Research Update Zooming in on tiny defects Researchers looking at what limits the efficiency of a promising solar material have revealed the nature of multiple kinds of defects, their varied roles in device efficiency, and their responses to treatment. 09 December 2021
Research Update Scientists capture first ever image of an electron’s orbit within an exciton A revolutionary technique gives scientists an unparalleled close-up view inside fleeting particles called excitons. 21 April 2021
Research Update Silicon anode structure generates new potential for lithium-ion batteries Scientists reveal a new nanostructure that could revolutionize technology in batteries and beyond. 05 February 2021
Research Update Novel method reveals small microplastics throughout Japan’s subtropical ocean Samples taken from the ocean surrounding the subtropical island of Okinawa have revealed the presence of microplastics in all six areas surveyed, finds new study. 23 December 2020
Research Update Dark excitons hit the spotlight Researchers pioneer a revolutionary new method to directly visualize previously hidden particles, called dark excitons. 03 December 2020
Research Update The OIST antibody test required an interdisciplinary approach Scientists and staff across OIST have worked hard over the last few months to test the OIST community for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. 15 October 2020