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Fig. 1: Marine sediments hosting abundant fossils dated in the Late Miocene, from about 8 to 7 million years ago.

How a salt giant radically reshaped Mediterranean marine biodiversity

First quantification of a major ecological crisis and recovery

29.08.2024 | [weiter]

Picture of a poster saying "There is no planet B"

Scientific consensus can strengthen pro-climate attitudes in society

A new study clearly shows how important it is to emphasize consensus among climate scientists

26.08.2024 | [weiter]

Fig. 1: The demonstration of MolCompass illustrates how a computational toxicologist can identify concerning areas of chemical space.

'Molecular Compass' points way to Reduction of Animal Testing

Scientists Develop Smart Software Tool for Chemical Risk Evaluation

20.08.2024 | [weiter]

Fig. 1: A single Nematostella polyp.

Searching old stem cells that stay young forever

Sea anemone regulates stem cells through evolutionarily conserved genes

19.08.2024 | [weiter]

Fig. 1: Structure of the guanidinase enzyme of the comammox species Nitrospira inopinata, which converts guanidine into urea.

Newly discovered ability of comammox bacteria could help reduce nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture

Research team identifies unconventional energy source for recently discovered "green" nitrifying bacteria

14.08.2024 | [weiter]

Fig. 1: Members of the curatorial staff at Dom Museum Wien and researchers from the University of Vienna, Faculty of Psychology examine artworks from the exhibition "Show Me Your Wound"

Visiting an Art Exhibition can make you think more socially and openly – but for how long?

Vienna Scientists find that visiting an art exhibition can make people more reflective and willing to help others for up to a week

06.08.2024 | [weiter]

A full-size, high-density RNA microchip is about the size of a fingernail and can contain up to 780 000 unique RNA sequences, each occupying a ~14 x 14 μm² area. The presence and the quality of the RNA can be verified via the addition of a complementary DNA strand with a green fluorescent tag.

The Next Generation of RNA Chips

Research team achieves breakthrough: chemical synthesis of high-density RNA microarrays now faster and more efficient

31.07.2024 | [weiter]