Research Update Beyond the ink: Painting with physics Scientifically-proven suggestions for crafting a masterpiece 29 February 2024
Research Update The shape of coronavirus affects its transmission, finds study Scientists have developed the most accurate model yet of how the coronavirus particles rotate, according to their ellipsoidal shape. 31 August 2022
Research Update Growing the perfect diamond: Simulations reveal interesting geometric patterns Scientists have simulated the growth of diamond films to reveal geometrical properties and insights on how to grow these films more efficiently in the lab. 15 February 2022
Research Update Triangular-shaped spikes key to coronavirus transmission, finds new study Scientists have modeled the spikes of the coronavirus particle to unravel how their shape and number may influence the transmissibility of the virus. 16 April 2021
Research Update Scientists iron out the physics of wrinkling Researchers combine experiments and theory to determine how curved edges affect the wrinkling of ultra-thin materials. 05 June 2020
Research Update Diamonds Are Forever: New Foundation for Nanostructures Scientists combine glass and synthetic diamond as a basis for tiny structures 10 September 2019
Research Update Möbius Kaleidocycles: Sensational Structures with Potential Applications Scientists introduce a curious new class of linkage which could be used in a variety of fields, from fundamental research to synthetic chemistry to robotics. 18 December 2018
Research Update A Deeper Understanding of a Surface Phenomenon Phenomena involving surface tension are extremely complex and have applications in our everyday lives, and OIST researchers are tackling the complicated mathematics behind the physics. 02 October 2017
Research Update Bursting the Bubble: Solution to the Kirchhoff-Plateau Problem Researchers solve a mathematical problem illustrated by soap films spanning flexible loops. 31 March 2017
Research Update To Buckle or Not to Buckle Researchers analyze the stability of chains of magnetic balls under the influence of gravity, giving insight into unstretchable materials used in architecture. 09 March 2017
Research Update New Ways to Construct Contactless Magnetic Gears OIST scientist has generalized the theory of smooth magnetic couplings in preparation for a small 3D printed prototype car. 03 February 2016
Research Update Going with the Flow Computer simulations at OIST suggest new applications in industry by harnessing active microscopic particles in fluids. 15 January 2015