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The OIST Podcast
by OIST Communications
Bringing you the latest in science and tech from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), in English.
Episodes
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Okinawa's hidden shark hotspots have a vital role as shark sanctuaries
Okinawa and its surrounding waters represent what marine biologists call a "shark and ray hotspot" in terms of both diversity and conservation significance. In this episode of the OIST podcast, Dr. Fabienne Ziadi-Künzli, a marine biologist and shark researcher at the Okinawa Institute of Science...
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Meet Sputniko!, the artist changing how we experience science through art
OIST's first exhibition by a visiting artist transforms data on coral reef health into a thought-provoking artistic experience. Hiromi Ozaki, known by her artist's name, Sputniko!, is a Japanese British artist combining art and technology to explore social issues. Her work integrates scientific...
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Tech startup aims to shape the future of unmanned drone systems
From delivering medicine to managing drone fleets, Vyorius CEO Nishant Singh Rana shares his startup journey and insights. He discusses how Vyorius evolved from a drone manufacturer to a rising innovator in unmanned systems management. One standout story is their collaboration with the Indian...
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OIST scientist visits Antarctica as part of a global leadership initiative
In our latest OIST podcast episode, science communicator Merle Naidoo talks to Prof. Síle Nic Chormaic, head of OIST's Light-Matter Interactions for Quantum Technologies Unit. She joined the sixth cohort of Team Homeward Bound, spending 20 intense days of learning and networking on board the…
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Cutting-edge Science Toward Social Implementation― Part 6
OIST COI-NEXT Symposium 2023, reported by the OIST Podcaster-in-Residence Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has been selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) as a recipient of the "COI-NEXT" program in 2022, which aims to realize a sustainable...
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Cutting-edge Science Toward Social Implementation― Part 5
OIST COI-NEXT Symposium 2023, reported by the OIST Podcaster-in-Residence Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has been selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) as a recipient of the "COI-NEXT" program in 2022, which aims to realize a sustainable...
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Cutting-edge Science Toward Social Implementation― Part 4
OIST COI-NEXT Symposium 2024, reported by the OIST Podcaster-in-Residence Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has been selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) as a recipient of the "COI-NEXT" program in 2022, which aims to realize a sustainable...
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Cutting-edge Science Toward Social Implementation― Part 3
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has been selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) as a recipient of the "COI-NEXT" program in 2022, which aims to realize a sustainable society based on mind, body, and natural environment, and will establish...
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Cutting-edge Science Toward Social Implementation― Part 2: Panel Discussion
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has been selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) as a recipient of the "COI-NEXT" program in 2022, which aims to realize a sustainable society based on mind, body, and natural environment, and will establish...
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Cutting-edge Science Toward Social Implementation ― Part 1
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has been selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) as a recipient of the "COI-NEXT" program in 2022, which aims to realize a sustainable society based on mind, body, and natural environment, and will establish...
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A day in the life of the OIST's Visiting Program (TSVP)
This is third podcast episode where DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, checks out OIST's Visiting Program (TSVP). In this documentary, you will experience a day in the life of visiting researchers on the OIST campus. In the TSVP office area, we will meet the people who are running the...
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How the serotonin system connects robots with mental health
In this latest episode of OIST's podcast featuring researchers from the OIST Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation, a center dedicated to promoting mental, physical, and environmental health based on the "One World, One Health" approach, OIST Podcaster in Residence, DJ Nick Luscombe spoke…
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DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, introduces the Thematic Program of OIST TSVP
DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, checks out OIST's Visiting Program (TSVP). In this episode, he introduces the Thematic Programs that started last year as part of the TSVP. He talks to Dr. Samuel Ross, OIST researcher who is the scientific coordinator for the second the Thematic...
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Making sci-fi healthcare with microfluidic devices and anti-senescence supplements
Embark on a journey into the future of healthcare with the fifth OIST podcast episode on the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation. DJ Nick Luscombe dives deep into groundbreaking research with Profs. Amy Shen and Keiko Kono, who are reshaping healthcare through microfluidic devices and...
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One World, One Health: The Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation's quest for sustainable solutions
In the latest episode of OIST's Global Bioconvergence Center podcast series, DJ Nick Luscombe speaks to the team managing the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) about the highlights and challenges of pursuing the new center's...
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Podcast Bonus: New Ratio interviews musician Aragaki Mutsumi
In this episode of the OIST Podcast, we introduce listeners to the latest episode of New Ratio, a podcast by OIST Podcaster in Residence DJ Nick Luscombe. In this interview and performance recorded at OIST in August of 2023, Okinawan musician ARAGAKI Mutsumi demonstrates how she combines Okinawan...
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What listening to birds can teach us about our ecosystems
In the latest episode of our Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation podcast series, DJ Nick Luscombe speaks with researchers from the OKEON Churamori Project, who use genomics, machine learning and acoustic monitoring to gain new insights into ecosystem health. Get more information at the...
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Deep dive into marine science: Dynamic duo boosts coral reef research at OIST
In this second episode of the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation podcast series, DJ Nick Luscombe discusses coral reef research at OIST with Prof. Nori Satoh and Prof. Timothy Ravasi. From field trips to exotic places, to the valuable support of local Okinawans, it's a fascinating journey!
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What makes a healthy mind?
Delve into the first episode of a six-part series on the innovative research conducted at the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation. DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, talks to Prof. Tom Froese, leader of the Embodied Cognitive Science Unit at OIST. They discuss the center's...
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DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, explores the Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP)
DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, checks out OIST's Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP). In this episode, he talks to Dr. Jonas Fischer, TSVP Academic Coordinator, and Prof. Simone Pigolotti to learn more about the program. He also interviews the guest researchers visiting...
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Connectomics #9 - Andrea Hiott on Cognition as Navigation
In episode #9 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark sits down with neuroscientist and philosopher Andrea Hiott. In this episode they talk about Andrea's work in providing a new metaphor for understanding cognition: cognition as navigation or way-making. As well as exploring what exactly is meant by…
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Connectonomics #8 - Dr. Abeba Birhane on the limits and liabilities of artificial intelligence
In episode #8 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark sits down with cognitive scientist and ethical AI researcher, Dr. Abeba Birhane. In this episode, they talk about Abeba's work auditing large image datasets, how they have discovered racial biases in these data sets, and what the implications of…
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Unravelling enzymes with Prof. Paola Laurino
Prof. Paola Laurino leads the Protein Engineering and Evolution Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). Fascinated by proteins, she has spent much of her career looking at the structure, function, and evolution of enzymes, a group of proteins that...
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Connectonomics #6 - Dr. Mog Stapleton on the enactive approach, empirical science, and the role of ritual in eduction and transformation
In episode #6 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with philosopher of embodied cognitive science, Dr. Mog Stapleton. Mog is presently a visiting researcher at OIST, and is working on understanding the relationship between cognition and the gut-brain axis. In this episode, they talked about…
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Connectonomics #5 - Roope Kaaronen on embodiment, sustainability and strategic design interventions
In episode #5 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with sustainability researcher Roope Kaaronen. Roope is a postdoc at the University of Helsinki, Finland. In this episode, they talked about Roope's fortuitous introduction to ecological psychology and its value to his present work, his…
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Connectonomics #4 - Marek McGann
In episode #4 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with theoretical cognitive scientist Marek McGann. Marek is a lecturer in the psychology department in Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland. In this episode they talked about Marek existing at the intersection of enaction and…
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Connectonomics #3 - Laura Mojica
In episode #3 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with philosopher Laura Mojica. At the time of recording Laura was also working in the Embodied Cognitive Science Unit at OIST. Laura works on the notion of normativity from an enactive standpoint, though she brings her experience working in...
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Connectonomics #2 - Dr. Fred Cummins on embodiment as a frame for the sciences
In episode #2 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with Dr. Fred Cummin, head of the Cognitive Science program at University College Dublin. Fred is a linguist and the originator of the field of study that is joint speech: where two or more people say the same thing at the same time, such as...
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Connectonomics #1 - Dr. Tom Froese on embodied cognitive science and its implications
In episode #1 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with Dr. Tom Froese, head of the Embodied Cognitive Science Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). The conversation touches on the central themes of embodied cognitive science and the enactive framework in particular,...
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Connectonomics - Trailer
Connectomics explores the intersection between embodied cognitive science, philosophy, culture, technology and design.
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Cephalopod behavior with Dr. Teresa Iglesias
In this episode Dr. Teresa Iglesias, team leader for cephalopod support in OIST's Animal Resources Section, talks about her career working with cephalopods, that is octopus, cuttlefish, and squid, and what they can tell us about animal behavior and two-stage sleep.
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Connectomics: An Introduction
The Connectomics podcast, a spin-off from the OIST podcast, explores the intersection between embodied cognitive science, philosophy, culture, technology and design. In this intro episode of Connectomics, host, Mark James, research fellow in OIST's Embodied Cognitive Science Unit, asks the…
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When robots become researchers with Prof. Hiroaki Kitano
Will robots become researchers? On this episode, Prof. Hiroaki Kitano talks about his vision for utilizing AI to move beyond human limitations in the lab and to revolutionize scientific discovery.
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Evolution and Pokémon GO with Dr. Dan Warren
In this episode of the OIST podcast, Dr. Dan Warren talks about his many research projects, or 'hobbies', that use quantitative methods to answer questions about the natural world.
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Women in STEM
Podcast host, Lucy Dickie, speaks to four female researchers about the challenges that come with being a woman working in STEM, their own personal experiences, and what they would like to see change.
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Symbiosis and evolution with Prof. Filip Husnik
In this episode, Prof. Filip Husnik, who leads the Evolution, Cell Biology, and Symbiosis Unit, talks about his research on symbiosis. Tune in to hear about coral reefs, insects, the deep sea, and Okinawa's star sand.
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Cephalopods and neuroethology with Prof. Sam Reiter
This episode, Lucy Dickie speaks to Prof. Sam Reiter about cephalopods, the emerging field of neuroethology, and how we can learn more about the brain and intelligence.
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Scientific outreach and the OIST Science Festival
This episode is all about scientific outreach. Science Communicator Lucy Dickie speaks to a community relations staff member and two scientists about outreach and what it was like running the annual OIST science festival during the time of COVID-19.
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Climate change in the Pacific with Professor Tim Ravasi
It's part two of our clownfish podcast! Professor Tim Ravasi uses clownfish to determine how a warmer, more acidic ocean might impact fish communities. Science Communicator Lucy Dickie caught up with him to find out more.
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Clownfish with Prof. Vincent Laudet
This episode is all about clownfish! Science Communicator Lucy Dickie speaks to Professor Vincent Laudet who leads OIST's Marine Eco-Evo-Devo Unit and uses the well-known orange-and-white fish as his model species.
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Plankton research and marine conservation with Margaret Mars Brisbin
Margaret Mars Brisbin is a recent OIST graduate whose PhD focused on Acantharians – tiny, marine organisms. Science communication fellow, Lucy Dickie, spoke to Maggi about this research, marine conservation more broadly, and why it's important for marine scientists to inspire others to care about...
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OIST's response to COVID-19 with Professor Mary Collins
In this episode, we speak to OIST Provost Professor Mary Collins about COVID-19. We talk about the virus but also OIST's response to the outbreak in Okinawa, and the many projects that have been started here to help contain the spread within the community.
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The Physics of Behavior with Greg Stephens
This episode Lucy Dickie speaks to OIST adjunct researcher Professor Greg Stephens about quantifying behavior. Greg looks at systems across the biological world, from tiny wiggling worms and rowdy zebrafish to crowds of people.
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Marine Science at OIST
In this episode of the OIST podcast, we talk with Michael Izumiyama and Billy Moore. Both are first year marine science students and have just returned from a two-week research expedition to New Caledonia. We talked about their research, their favorite dive spots and when they first became...
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Radical Collaboration with James Higa
This episode we're I'm talking with James Higa, Okinawan raised luminary of Silicon Valley. We talk Apple, philanthropy, and the future of tech in Okinawa and beyond.
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Animal Behavior with Tamar Gutnick
This episode, we talk with OIST Researcher Dr. Tamar Gutnick about working with animals, choosy tortoises, petting stingrays and the mysterious lives of wibbly-wobbly cephalopods.
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Particles and Positivity with GP Yeh
Today we're chatting with Dr GP. Yeh - veteran of FermiLab for 30 years, and now heading up the GP Yeh Foundation as well as being a member of the advisory board fro the OIST Foundation. Dr. Yeh talks with us about his foundation's projects to develop particle therapies for cancer sufferers,...
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Cell Signalling with Thomas Kornberg
This episode, we talk to Dr. Thomas Kornberg, professor of biochemistry and biophysics in the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the University of California, San Francisco. He obtained his BA and PhD degrees at Columbia University in New York. His work on cellular communication mechanisms led…
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Mathematics, Language and Much More with Tadashi Tokeida
Tadashi Tokieda is a professor in the Department of Mathematics, Stanford University. He grew up as a painter in Japan, became a classical philologist in France, and has been an applied mathematician in Europe and elsewhere. He is active in outreach in the developing world, especially via the...
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Binary Neutron Stars with Samaya Nissanke
Samaya Nissanke is an astrophysicist at the University of Amsterdam's center of excellence for Gravitation and Astroparticle Physics (GRAPPA). She is also a joint faculty member at the Anton Pannekoek Institute and the Institute for High Energy Physics. This episode, Dr. Nissanke talks about a...
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