The University of Vienna, founded in 1365, is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe, located in Vienna, Austria. It was established by Duke Rudolf IV and has since developed into a highly respected center of scholarship, particularly noted for its contributions to the humanities, law, and natural sciences. The university boasts an impressive roster of associated academics, including several Nobel laureates and key figures in various disciplines. With a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, the University of Vienna serves over 90,000 students, making it the largest educational institution in Austria. It operates under a strong research-oriented framework, offering extensive libraries, research institutions, and collaborative projects. The historic main building, situated in the heart of Vienna, epitomizes classical architecture and is a hub for academic and cultural activities in the city.
Better understanding of this natural formation process offers potential for technical developments. A new interdisciplinary study led by molecular biologist Florian Raible from the Max…
New research reveals a symbiosis between a marine diatom and a Rhizobia-like bacterium, essential for nitrogen fixation in the ocean, which may also impact future…
Many nearby star clusters, originating from just three “families,” have a formation history marked by supernova explosions that also left traces on Earth. Astronomers from…
A quantum physics experiment at the University of Vienna achieved groundbreaking precision in measuring Earth’s rotation using entangled photons. The study utilizes an enhanced optical…
A simple concept of decay and fission of “magnetic quivers” helps to clarify complex quantum physics and mathematical structures. Researchers employed magnetic quivers to delve…
A new, unusual giant virus has been discovered at a wastewater treatment plant near Vienna. The single-celled organism Naegleria fowleri ranks among the deadliest human…
A leap forward in optical quantum computing. An international collaboration of researchers, led by Philip Walther at University of Vienna, have achieved a significant breakthrough…
Astrophysicists Quantify the Mass Loss of Stars via Their Stellar Winds An international research team led by a researcher from the University of Vienna has…
New findings enable more accurate prediction of the carbon cycle. Warmer soils harbor a greater diversity of active microbes, according to a new study from…
New possibilities in quantum technology and condensed matter physics opened by noble gas atoms confined between graphene layers. For the first time, researchers have successfully…
A newly developed technique for estimating age reveals surprising findings about the formation and drifting apart of young stars. A team of astrophysicists led by…
Researchers from the University of Vienna, University of Konstanz, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have discovered a potential environmental trigger for Parkinson’s disease. A…
Advanced infrared mirrors enhance climate and biofuel research via precision trace gas sensing. An international team of researchers from the United States, Austria, and Switzerland…
Detection efficiency is 1,000 times higher than conventional ion detectors due to high sensitivity. An international research team led by quantum physicist Markus Arndt (University…
However, human-made art gets more positive reviews. Computers and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly important in the art world. AI-generated artworks fetch millions at…
A cat’s larynx can generate purring sounds without cyclical neural input. Cats are vocal creatures: they meow, screech, and purr. From a voice production point…
Taurine-Degrading Bacteria Influence Intestinal Microbiome A novel bacterium, Taurinivorans muris, which feeds on taurine and emits hydrogen sulfide, has been identified by researchers. This discovery…