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When schoolchildren become pandemic pros

January 22, 2021

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ISTernship – a unique summer research experience
Invitation to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to join a unique internship

January 21, 2021

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Dancing Molecules and Two-dimensional Particles
Researchers find a new way of realizing anyons using rotating molecules.

January 11, 2021

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A plant’s way to its favorite food
Scientists at IST Austria discover how plants adapt their root growth to changes of nutrients.

January 5, 2021

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Cutting-edge technology reveals structures within cells
New methods enable scientists at IST Austria to take a look at the innermost of cells: high-resolution images of deep-frozen cells show structures that previously could only be guessed at.

December 22, 2020

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How to transport microwave quantum information
William Hease and Georg Arnold from the Fink group present two transducers that could enable quantum communication between superconducting processors

December 16, 2020

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How to move a Eureka moment to the real world
Technologies developed at international research institutions like IST Austria can revolutionize whole industries.

December 9, 2020

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New tool enables economic glass design
Computer scientists develop a design tool that opens up the use of a cost-efficient technology for curved glass panels. The tool is based on a deep neural network and allows for the free-form design of beautiful glass façades.

December 7, 2020

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Thomas Henzinger reappointed as President of IST Austria
Tom Henzinger accepts the offer to lead the Institute for a fourth four-year term. The Board of Trustees bases their decision on his achievements in the past and his plans for the future development of the Institute.

December 3, 2020

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New compact model for gene regulation in higher organisms
Scientists at IST Austria find a way to describe how different molecules interact with each other to activate gene expression.

December 3, 2020

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Plants on Aspirin
Researchers at IST Austria gain deeper knowledge of plant growth by treating seedlings with painkillers like Aspirin and the like. New study published in Cell Reports.

December 1, 2020

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BM Heinz Faßmann and Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner present “Virus Alert in Stayhomton“
IST Austria developed a board game for young people and schools from 12 years of age on the topic of virus spread

November 23, 2020

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Jiří Friml one of the most cited researchers worldwide
Plant biologist Jiří Friml is on the list of “highly cited researchers” for 2020

November 19, 2020

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Relaxing cell divisions
Scientists at IST Austria discovered how tissue tension controls cell division

November 17, 2020

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Review Science-Industry Talk 2020
On November 10, the IST Austria’s Science-Industry Talk 2020 took place for the twelfth time. Over 140 people joined the live stream.

November 16, 2020

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Mikhail Lemeshko appointed member of the Young Academy of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
The outstanding young scientist and IST Austria physics professor is looking forward to exchanging ideas with researchers from different disciplines.

November 11, 2020

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Scientific board member Angelika Amon passed away
Wednesday, cell biologist and cancer researcher Angelika Amon passed away.

October 30, 2020

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Molecular compass for cell orientation
Scientists at IST Austria discovered how the hormone auxin coordinates the cells during vasculature formation and regeneration

October 29, 2020

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Elements of the Future
Researchers investigate the foundations and applications of forgotten elements in energy storage.

October 28, 2020

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Remembering Novelty
Uncovering a new part in our understanding of the brain.

October 15, 2020

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New Deep Learning Models
Artificial intelligence (AI) can become more efficient and reliable if it is made to mimic biological models. New approaches in AI research are hugely successful in experiments.

October 13, 2020

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Julian Fischer wins Förderungspreis of the Austrian Mathematical society
Mathematician Julian Fischer is the first IST Austria professor to win this award

October 6, 2020

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Wanted: A new phase of matter
Professor Kimberly Modic’s search for Quantum Spin Liquids

October 5, 2020

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Sticking together
Cells’ stickiness sets up patterns in developing organism – Study published in Science

October 2, 2020

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Novel platform for women in science receives research award
Initiative towards gender equality in STEM leadership positions receives Wissen schaf[f]t Zukunft award from Lower Austria

October 1, 2020

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Wound-healing Waves
Researchers find a complex interplay among cells, which guides them to where they need to go.

September 28, 2020

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Mystery of giant proton pump solved
Mechanism how complex I of respiratory chain pumps protons finally understood – Study published in Science

September 24, 2020

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Feeling Like a Cell
A researcher investigates how immune cells feel their way through our bodies.

September 23, 2020

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Structure of ATPase, the world’s smallest turbine, solved
First complete structure of mammalian F1Fo ATP-synthase – Study published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology

September 14, 2020

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Federal Minister Edtstadler experiences research at IST Austria
Together with researchers she discussed the role of competitive research funding

September 14, 2020

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High-ranking delegation visits IST Austria
Federal Minister for Digital and Economic Affairs Margarete Schramböck and Wirtschaftslandesrat Jochen Danninger visited the IST Austria campus together with their government colleagues.

September 7, 2020

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ERC Starting Grants for Julian Fischer and Scott Waitukaitis
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) two grants for frontier research set to improve our understanding of understanding of tribocharging and explore the role of randomness in multiscale problems in physics and mechanics.

September 3, 2020

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When is necessary sufficient?
Researchers provide the key to an algorithm for finding integer solutions to certain polynomial equations.

August 17, 2020

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Documenting the beauty of nature
IST Austria scientists present three novel techniques to simulate nature’s complexity

August 13, 2020

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Tamas Hausel appointed member of the Academia Europaea
Mathematician Hausel is the seventh IST Austria professor to join the pan-European scientific society

August 10, 2020

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The bouncer in the brain
IST Austria scientists discover cells that filter and sharpen spatial signals

August 6, 2020

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Cells react differently to genomic imprinting
Genomic imprinting controls the survival advantage of astrocytes – Study published in Neuron

July 23, 2020

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Order from noise
Collective cell dynamics could define stem cells identity, number, and dynamics

July 6, 2020

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Forschungsfinanzierungs- gesetz to be the right signal
Long-term financial security and autonomy are the foundation of successful research

June 25, 2020

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IST Austria evaluation: “a positive trajectory “
Third evaluation of institute acknowledges accomplishments so far and recommends long term commitment

June 16, 2020

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Pioneers at the intersection of sciences
IST Austria and NOMIS Foundation launch fellowship program focusing on interdisciplinary research and mentoring

June 16, 2020

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Wounded plants: how they coordinate their healing
Scientists at the IST Austria discovered governing factors within plant regeneration

June 15, 2020

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Possible physical trace of short-term memory found
Search for the long-sought “engram” successful? – Study published in Neuron

June 2, 2020

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Efficient animation for visual artists
Researchers demonstrate efficient method for simulating elastoplastic materials and objects composed of irregular-shaped bodies.

May 28, 2020

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“Off-road” mode enables mobile cells to move freely
Basic biomechanical principle of cell migration revealed – IST Austria study published in Nature

May 13, 2020

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Scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype
New detection technique based on quantum technology developed at IST Austria – Study published in Science Advances

May 9, 2020

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Blood flows could be more turbulent than expected
Turbulent blood flow may increase risk of arteriosclerosis – Study published in PNAS

May 5, 2020

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Thomas Henzinger elected to two prestigious American academies
The computer scientist and president of the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) has been elected to the US National Academy of Sciences and to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

May 4, 2020

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Two IST Austria postdocs receive FWF fellowships
New fellowships for immune cell response and nanotechnology research – FWF Lise Meitner Fellowships to Alba Juanes Garcia and Cheng Chang.

April 14, 2020

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The brain as a central regulator of immunity The brain as a central regulator of immunity
Asya Rolls, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Mar 1, 2021

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When chemistry asks biological questions When chemistry asks biological questions
Nuno Maulide, University of Vienna

Mar 15, 2021

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On implicitly constituted fluids On implicitly constituted fluids
Erika Maringova, TU Wien

Jan 26, 2021

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Exponential decay of correlations for O(N) spin systems for arbitrary N Exponential decay of correlations for O(N) spin systems for arbitrary N
Lorenzo Taggi, University of Rome

Jan 26, 2021

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Hungry brains and clever guts Hungry brains and clever guts
Irene Miguel-Aliaga, Imperial College London

Apr 26, 2021

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Multistable structures – from deployable structures to robots Multistable structures – from deployable structures to robots
Katia Bertoldi, Harvard University

May 10, 2021

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Geometric Stochastic Heat Equations Geometric Stochastic Heat Equations
Lorenzo Zambotti , University of Paris

Jan 26, 2021

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On integral points on open degree four del Pezzo surfaces On integral points on open degree four del Pezzo surfaces
Jörg Jahnel, University of Siegen

Jan 28, 2021

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Neurotheory Forum  
Inhibitory neural circuit mechanisms underlying neural coding of sensory information in the neocortex Inhibitory neural circuit mechanisms underlying neural coding of sensory information in the neocortex
Jeehyun Kwag, Korea University

Jan 29, 2021

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David Mitrouskas, IST Austria

Feb 11, 2021

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Firing Homeostasis in Neural Circuits: From Basic Principles to Malfunctions Firing Homeostasis in Neural Circuits: From Basic Principles to Malfunctions
Inna Slutsky, Tel Aviv University

Feb 19, 2021

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Raf Cluckers , KU Leuven, NL

Mar 11, 2021

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Online Talk Astrid Prinz Online Talk Astrid Prinz
Astrid Prinz, Emory University

Mar 12, 2021

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Maria Yakerson, ETH Zürich

May 6, 2021

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Jan Maas

STOCHASTIC ANALYSIS

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Julian Fischer

THEORY OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, APPLIED AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

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Nicholas Barton

EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS

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Lora Sweeney

EVOLUTION, DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION OF MOTOR CIRCUITS

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Sylvia Cremer

SOCIAL IMMUNITY

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Mikhail Lemeshko

THEORETICAL ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL PHYSICS

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Recent Publications

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The metric property of the quantum Jensen-Shannon divergence

Daniel Virosztek

Advances in Mathematics 2021

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Dynamics of ion channels via non-hermitian quantum mechanics

Tobias Gulden, Alex Kamenev

Entropy 2021

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A divergence center interpretation of general symmetric Kubo-Ando means, and related weighted multivariate operator means

József Pitrik, Daniel Virosztek

Linear Algebra and its Applications 2021

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No-dimension Tverberg’s theorem and its corollaries in Banach spaces of type p

Grigory Ivanov

Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society 2021

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Characteristics of intracellular propagation of mitochondrial BAX recruitment during apoptosis

Joshua A. Grosser, Margaret E Maes, Robert W. Nickells

Apoptosis 2021

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Molecular impurities as a realization of anyons on the two-sphere

Morris Brooks, Mikhail Lemeshko, D. Lundholm, Enderalp Yakaboylu

Physical Review Letters 2021

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Minimal biophysical model of combined antibiotic action

Bor Kavcic, Gašper Tkačik, Tobias Bollenbach

PLOS Computational Biology 2021

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Extracting the infrared permittivity of SiO2 substrates locally by near-field imaging of phonon polaritons in a van der Waals crystal

Patricia Aguilar-Merino, Gonzalo Álvarez-Pérez, Javier Taboada-Gutiérrez, Jiahua Duan, Ivan Prieto Gonzalez, Luis Manuel Álvarez-Prado, Alexey Y. Nikitin, Javier Martín-Sánchez, Pablo Alonso-González

Nanomaterials 2021

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