Merle Naidoo

Ants native to Okinawa (Pristomyrmex punctatus)

Research Update

Okinawa’s ants change their seasonal rhythms amid land-cover changes

Ant communities in areas with more human development show reduced seasonal behavior.

27 October 2023

HEADER Podcast#1 Global Bioconvergence Center TomFroese

Institutional News

What makes a healthy mind?

DJ Nick and Prof. Tom Froese discuss the research at the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation and what we currently know about mental health.

17 October 2023

Artist’s impression of how to generate work in the quantum regime

Research Update

Powering the Quantum Revolution: Quantum Engines on the Horizon

Scientists unveil exciting possibilities for the development of highly efficient quantum devices.

28 September 2023

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Research Update

Research on bee virus origins uncovers buzz-worthy breakthrough

Findings can help understand how bee viruses evolve and how to manage them.

17 September 2023

Crystal structure of the newly synthesized 21-electron metallocene compound

Research Update

Scientists synthesize new organometallic “sandwich” compound capable of holding more electrons

The finding has potential to open new directions in medicine, catalysis and energy.

05 September 2023

2022 Tonga explosion

Research Update

New model provides real-time, more accurate prediction of tsunami wave patterns

Scientists study the ocean-atmosphere interactions following the Tonga volcano explosion and develop a model to predict high risk areas and improve tsunami warning systems.

01 September 2023

Ukraine summer school participant group photo 2023

Institutional News

OIST researchers help organize a data science summer school in Ukraine

The two-week summer school supported young Ukrainian scientists in improving their bioinformatics skills.

Roz poster exhibition at Lab 4

Institutional News

Demystifying and discussing the influences and customs that shape science as a profession

Online forum shares resources for improving opportunities for scientists around the world.

SDGS: Global representation

Research Update

Global study finds increased female and youth legislative representation may improve SDG performance

The study also shows a divide in achieving socio-economic and environmental goals.

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Institutional News

OIST celebrates 29 graduates at 2023 graduation ceremony

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) held its fifth graduation ceremony on 19 May 2023, celebrating 29 graduates who officially concluded their PhD studies at OIST.

Palau coral reef image

Research Update

Natural analogues: Pushing the frontiers of research on coral reefs and climate change

Scientists travel to Palau to learn what may happen to coral reef ecosystems in the future.

View of Lab 5 atrium space

Institutional News

New OIST building with open, modern design to help promote interdisciplinary research

Lab 5 has an extensive atrium space, an amphitheater and state-of the art vivarium facility.