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The CommunicationsHub 2017 at the University of Vienna offers students and young scientists the opportunity to present their science /research project /invention in short videos.

Neurotransmitter transporters are some of the most popular transport proteins in research as they play a major role in the processing of signals in the brain.

At TU Wien, an alternative for resource intensive formwork for the construction of concrete domes was developed.

Spitzenforschung wird an der TU Wien groß geschrieben - auch wenn es um Objekte auf Nanometer-Skala geht.

New experiments have shown that it is possible for extremely high currents to pass through graphene, a form of carbon.

The i²c StartAcademy is an innovative research commercialization format for scientists. Submit your proposal by January 15th, 2017 latest.

Today, 54% of the world population live in cities and by 2050, this figure is estimated to reach 66%.

At TU Wien, it was possible to create a nanoscale optical element that regulates the flow of light particles at the intersection of two glass fibers like a roundabout.

A laser and detector in one: a microscopic sensor has been developed at TU Wien, which can be used to identify different gases simultaneously.

The solid state physicist Jan Kune? is relocating his research project from Prague to Vienna, bringing another ERC Consolidator Grant to TU Wien.

A novel method for curing of epoxy resins has been developed at TU Wien. Local UV flashes initiate a chemical cascade and cure the entire material.

It was considered a practically unreachable goal: focused light in the Terahertz regime consisting of a broad spectrum of wavelengths.

Charged particles can form via self-organization processes an unexpectedly large range of crystal structures entirely by themselves.

This unusual Exhibition is about Tradition in Globalization and will last from September 14th until September 19th.

The remarkable behaviour of platinum atoms on magnetite surfaces could lead to better catalysts. Scientists at TU Wien (Vienna) can now explain how platinum atoms can form pairs with the help of carbon monoxide.

Some surfaces are wetted by water, others are water-repellent. TU Wien (Vienna), KU Leuven and the University of Zürich have discovered a robust surface whose adhesive and wetting properties can be switched using electricity.

Im Rahmen des Forum TU Vision 2025+ findet am Montag, 6. Juni 2016, ein Gastvortrag von Jean-François Molinari (Civil Engineering Institute, Institute of Materials Science, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL) mit anschließender Diskussion statt.

Hovering Fish and Rotating Turtles: An optimization method for 3D-printed objects gives them remarkable geometric properties.

Hundred-metre long platforms which remain steady and stable in rough sea weather: TU Wien's lightweight construction creates new space for solar energy out on the water.

Hydrogen from the natural gas pipeline - a separation technique developed by TU Wien is opening up new possibilities for our natural gas network and improves the ecological balance of hydrogen fuel cells.

From computer chips triggering an airbag to smart cities: 'cyber-physical systems' are changing our world.

TU Wien has established that tasks associated with reconciling family and job/research are part of its diversity strategy for which the HR Development &Health Department is responsible.

Europe's rivers could be used to transport goods much more efficiently. In order to do this, however, the existing international regulations would have to be implemented consistently.

Prof. Veith died tragically on March 12, 2016. He fell into a coma due to unforeseen complications following routine surgery; he died without regaining consciousness.

It all comes down to quantum physics: scientists at TU Wien (Vienna) have analysed why some gases can be cooled down to extremely low temperatures.

An optical device at nanoscale which allows light to pass in only one direction has been developed at TU Wien (Vienna).

[ Alexander Schirrer TU Wien and the company Dynamic Perspective develop an advanced camera suspension system, actively controlled to deliver pin sharp videos from dynamic aerial viewpoints.

TU Vision 2025+ lädt im Jänner zu Diskussionen mit Randal E. Bryant, Lorenz Lassnigg und Henri Van Damme ein.

For the first time, a strategic concept for international activities in research and teaching has been developed at the TU Wien.

The Vienna University of Technology is the first venue of the Olympic Games of Logic. Teams from all over the world have developed computer programs which will compete during the 'Vienna Summer of Logic'.

Once again, Vienna is one of the capitals of logic research, more than 80 years after Kurt Gödel wrote down his incompleteness theorems.