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Future of perovskite solar cells shines a little brighter

A novel way of synthesizing an essential powder is key to raising the efficiency of perovskite solar cells, says researchers.

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A new “twist” to break viscoelastic liquid bridges

Twisting, not stretching, is a more effective way to break viscoelastic liquid bridges, a PNAS study finds.

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Scientists expose the cold heart of landfalling hurricanes

Using simulations, researchers uncover a key clue as to whether hurricanes will decay or re-intensify after hitting land.

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Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita joins OIST Board of Governors

Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita, who is renowned for his development of cutting-edge Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies in the United States and well-known in the areas of medicine, U.S.-Japan relations, arts & culture and academia, has joined the OIST Board of Governors.

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Evaluating the Efficacy of a Novel Coronavirus Vaccine for the People of Okinawa

OIST and Naha City Medical Association Begin Joint Research on Novel Coronavirus

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Investigating the impacts of ocean acidification using natural analogues

OIST marine scientists amongst those awarded funding to create an international standard for research on ocean acidification.

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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.

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Formation of the Quantum Internet Task Force (QITF)

OIST is a member of QITF, Japan’s premiere organization for research and development of the Quantum Internet.

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Gender diversity in STEM

On the most recent episode of the OIST podcast, and to mark OIST’s Women in STEM month, four female scientists discussed gender diversity and equality in the sciences.

Institutional News

Unique ceremony celebrates OIST’s newest graduates

The most recent graduation ceremony celebrated 41 graduates from across two different years and was both an in person and virtual event.

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OIST and Beyond Next Ventures tie in a new innovation hub

OIST and venture capital firm, Beyond Next Ventures, are partnering to support deeptech startups through the creation of the OIST-BNV Innovation Hub (“OBI-Hub”).

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How do clownfish earn their stripes?

The distinctive white stripes in clownfish form at different rates depending on their sea anemone hosts, a PNAS study finds.

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