Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is a truly international & interdisciplinary graduate university, research center, and innovation hub.（日本語：@OISTja)

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OIST has received a major donation- the largest in its history - from Ms. Setsuko Orita, the eldest daughter of the founder of San-A supermarket chain in Okinawa Prefecture. This contribution will establish the university’s first endowment fund.

https://t.co/cV8WK5C6kX

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How do the Dead Sea’s inhabitants swim? In such extreme, high salt conditions, it takes unique adaptations to stay mobile. In @NatureComms , OIST researchers describe the sheathed filaments that propel single celled archaea through these salty waters. https://t.co/J2lhPWRY2J

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Public Talk: Okinawa Memorial Day "Irei no Hi"

In preparation for Irei no Hi (Okinawa Memorial Day) on June 23, OIST will host a special public talk to deepen our understanding of Okinawa’s history and the Battle of Okinawa.

Details here: https://t.co/M7Fky6ZcEV

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The Pride flag is up on campus, and Pride activities have begun.

A small, visible reminder that research thrives where people can be themselves - openly, safely, and every day.

Happy #PrideMonth!

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How do cells know exactly when and where to build spindle fibers, the machinery needed for division?

Researchers at OIST and @UCSanDiego have revealed in @ScienceAdvances how a key protein, SPD-5, unfolds to trigger spindle formation in dividing cells. https://t.co/vLDpQrwNoo

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Following the passage of Typhoon No. 6 and the lifting of the storm warning by the Japan Meteorological Agency, OIST will reopen its campus to the general public from June 4.

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Due to Typhoon No. 6, OIST campus will remain closed on June 2nd (Tue). Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Please take care and stay safe.

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Due to Typhoon No. 6, OIST will close the campus on 1st June (Mon.).

A further announcement regarding campus operations on Tuesday, June 2, will be issued tomorrow based on the latest weather information.

Please take care and stay safe.

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New framework can predict the notoriously unpredictable power fluctuations of wind turbines, providing essential information for energy planners and grid operators. New @PRX_Energy paper 👇 https://t.co/WfNYmthkrC

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Seven years of cleansing and then gradually polluting a black crystal leads to an experimentally confirmed definition of spin glass and sets a new baseline for studying exotic materials. @Matter_CP https://t.co/hQ9qBHD8Pp

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Learn more in the joint press release with @HokkaidoUni : https://t.co/nJXinxGrUM

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Red auroras over Hokkaido are pointing to something unexpected - space storms that may be stronger than we thought. See how researchers and citizen scientists traced these high‑altitude glows - and why it matters for satellites orbiting Earth.

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What's life like during and after OIST? Leilee, who graduated from OIST in 2024, shares her experiences of being a PhD student at OIST and her academic journey beyond it.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/Opn209GwP6

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Published in @J_A_C_S, researchers capture an unusual, fleeting chemical structure, an intermediate step in the synthesis of sandwich compounds. Their work may inform the design of responsive materials for use in drug delivery, catalysts, sensors and more. https://t.co/1B1GAhsf8e

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Dr. Karin Markides, President Emerita and Executive Advisor at OIST, has received the 2026 Ellis Island Medal of Honor- among the United States’ most prestigious awards, recognizing Americans whose contributions strengthen society. Congratulations!

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Four deep-tech startup teams based at OIST have completed the 10‑month OIST Innovation Accelerator program. Learn more about the teams and their progress: https://t.co/kRm94kMjrZ

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A new study reveals that carnivorous pitcher plants and their wasp neighbors may not be enemies after all. Their relationship may benefit both sides, giving rise to rare and complex ecosystems. https://t.co/oaECBD94ka

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The delicate Iju flowers (Okinawa needlewood tree) that mark Okinawa’s rainy season are now in full bloom across the OIST campus 🌼

OIST is open to visitors, including on weekends - feel free to stop and enjoy the Okinawan scenery of rainy season☔️

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Did you know that water droplets can have explosive effects?! Our researchers describe the physics of microdroplet jets in a new @PNASNews paper. Learn more: https://t.co/Ko0pZf6OQZ

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Termites keep tropical ecosystems alive by aerating soil, providing nutrients, and decomposing waste. New @CurrentBiology study has now found that these insect engineers got their unique abilities following past, global ecological disasters. https://t.co/pbF4vobxSu