Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is a truly international & interdisciplinary graduate university, research center, and innovation hub.（日本語：@OISTja)
Onna-son, Okinawa
Joined March 2012
OIST researchers have demonstrated a frictionless (in principle), magnetically levitating rotor thanks to a simple concept: symmetry! At 1cm in diameter, this rotor is a promising platform for future quantum research and precise sensor tech 👇 @CommsPhys
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With a clever design, researchers have solved eddy-current damping in macroscopic levitating systems, paving the way for a wide range of sensing technologies.
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Congratulations to Prof. Marco E. Rosti, OIST alumni Dr. Ianto Cannon & Dr. Stefano Olivieri (Complex Fluids & Flows Unit) on winning the 2025 François Frenkiel Award for Fluid Mechanics! 🏆 👉
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📺 OIST 記憶研究ユニットの田中和正准教授が、NHK Eテレの科学番組「#サイエンスZERO 」@nhk_sciencezero にスタジオゲストとして出演します！ 🧠 今回のテーマは「記憶の正体を探る」。ぜひご覧ください！ 📅 放送日時：2025年10月5日（日）午後11時30分～
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🏞️The “Nature Zone” exhibition is now open at Onna Village Museum! Featuring sea, river, and mountain themes, it highlights local ecosystems—including ant specimens from OIST ESI’s #OKEON Churamori Project 🐜 President Markides attended the opening ceremony 🎓 #OnnaVillage
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In @NatureEcoEvo, our researchers describe a new fungal family tree reaching back over a billion years, and the importance of fungi in setting the stage for ancient life on land. Read more at https://t.co/lzd1Q33G2P , or read the full paper at
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Nature Ecology & Evolution - Combining fossil-based and molecular calibrations with data on horizontal gene transfer events, the authors develop a time-calibrated phylogeny of Fungi. This...
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2 weeks left to apply! #facultyhiring
📢 #FacultyHiring: OIST is hiring! We invite exceptional scientists to apply for faculty positions in: - Ecology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, and Oceanography - Physics and Quantum Science (including related fields) 🔗: https://t.co/MmKt1tRMUG
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📚 Now Open in #Yomitan Village: Yun Labo Mirai-kan Library Inside, you’ll find the OIST Science Studio - an interactive space where you can explore science through hands-on exhibits and engaging experiences designed for all ages.
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Yomitan Village Information Center Library “Yun-Lab Miraikan” Opens
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OIST is one of 11 institutions selected for JST’s EXPERT-J program, which recruits and supports outstanding early-career researchers—Japanese and international—in an internationally competitive environment. We look forward to welcoming new talent.
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OIST selected for “EXcellence Program for Engaging Research Talent – Japan (EXPERT-J)” program.
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🎨 [Art Exhibition] Discover fresh perspectives from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts students—on display at OIST Tunnel Gallery, Oct 3–21 (9:00-17:00). Vote for your favorite by Oct 16. Free entry, no reservation needed! https://t.co/ZewOpVhc2p
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OIST and NAIST are launching a platform focused on attracting and supporting international professionals to address labor shortages and strengthen Japan’s research capacity 🌏. First seminar: Oct 20. Learn more:
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Seminar series shares strategies to encourage foreign PhD holders who will drive Japan’s future success.
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Researchers have blazed the trail for dark valleytronics by mapping out the complete lifespan of the elusive excitons, set to revolutionize quantum information systems. Read about their foundational work here @NatureComms
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Using one of the most advanced spectroscopy setups worldwide, researchers have created a recipe for research into next-gen quantum information technologies.
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New @Nature study: Prof. Oleg Sitsel (OIST) and collaborators uncover how PMCA calcium pumps use PIP2 lipids for ultra-fast transport at cell membranes — a discovery that may pave the way for new therapies. 🧬
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Nature - Structural insights into ultrafast Ca2+ transport by plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPases are provided, highlighting an essential role for PtdIns(4,5)P2 dynamics.
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🎥 [#2025ScienceSummit] Couldn’t join live? Watch the recording of OIST’s session and explore how ROZ is supporting early-career researchers through practical tools, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives on building inclusive research communities. https://t.co/Iq7ONjtAv7
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OIST welcomed 43 new PhD students from more than 30 countries at the 2025 Welcome Ceremony. With more joining in January, the Class of 2025 is shaping up to be our biggest yet. We look forward to seeing where their curiosity and research will take them! https://t.co/obN9nQYTB5
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The 2025 Welcome Ceremony celebrated the arrival of new students and faculty, highlighting OIST’s interdisciplinary spirit.
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🔬 Scientific careers are shaped by more than lab work. Join OIST at #2025ScienceSummit for a session on ROZ, a global initiative offering support for early-career scientists through dialogue and practical tools. Register to join online (18 Sep 16:00 JST)
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Join global science and innovation leaders at the Science Summit 2025 in New York City. Submit your session and be part of the change.
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“Insects are essential for the environment,” emphasizes Prof. Evan Economo. “As scientists, we must play our part in their protection, and provide and analyze the relevant data to ensure the long-term integrity of our ecosystems”. @ScienceMagazine
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Insect populations have declined worldwide, but the extent and drivers of these declines are debated. Most studies rely on field surveys performed in the past century, leaving gaps in our understan...
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Out now in @ScienceMagazine, OIST researchers and collaborators find 79% of endemic ant species in Fiji in decline, highlighting the vulnerability of island biodiversity to ecosystem changes: https://t.co/ocs4HgageN
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Clownfish can adapt to warmer waters when exposed over the long term—especially if that exposure begins early in life. A hopeful finding for fish survival? Read the full paper from @ravasi_lab out in @iScience_CP: https://t.co/zMTHfbzuoO
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Join us for Japan-led science at #ScienceSummit2025 #UNGA80 🌍 OIST and 7 top Japanese institutions are showcasing 6 programs at @ScienceUnga tackling global challenges—from food & water security to inclusive education. 📅 Sept 9–26 | 💻 Online & Free
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Six programs from Japan to be showcased at the Science Summit UNGA80
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OIST is happy to join the FishBase Consortium, an initiative dedicated to cataloging fish biodiversity. FishBase is one of the world’s largest and most widely used public databases for fish species, supporting researchers and conservationists worldwide. https://t.co/cey8sIp25P
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