Laura Petersen

Research Update

Honey Bees Rapidly Evolve to Overcome New Disease

Scientists find bees can recover from destructive mites within a few years.

Research Update

The Quantum Middle Man

Quantum computer storage may require the help of an intermediary to transmit information

Research Update

Rare Neurons Enable Mental Flexibility

OIST researchers identify the neurons that help adapt to changing environments

Institutional News

Dr. Shinzato Wins Rocky Challenge Prize

Award recognizes Okinawans for their outstanding dedication and accomplishments

Institutional News

Not All National Parks Are Created Equal

In an effort to shape policy, new research goes into finer detail to see whether or not national parks are really effective in preventing deforestation.

Research Update

Pinholes Be Gone!

OIST researchers eliminate pesky pinholes in perovskite solar cells

Research Update

Unlocking the Secrets of Okinawan Pottery

OIST exhibition features the science behind the art.

Research Update

Decoding DNA’s Phonebook

High-res genome catalogue captures long-distance calls between DNA segments that may influence diseases

Institutional News

OIST Hosts CHEP 2015

Largest gathering of high energy physics computing experts comes to OIST

Research Update

Mysterious Desert Fairy Circles Share Pattern with Skin Cells

New finding may shed light on the unknown origin of fairy circles.

Institutional News

Shaping a Balanced Work Culture

OIST welcomes Dr. Machi Dilworth as the new vice president of gender equality

Institutional News

Transforming Japanese Science Communication

About 100 people converged at OIST to discuss how to make Japanese science more visible to the world.