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More than 40 million euros fresh capital for life science and tech spin-offs
IST cube increases venture fund for science start-ups tenfold in cooperation with the European Investment Fund (EIF) and 25 other investors

February 17, 2021

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Can evolution be predicted?
Scientists created a framework to test the predictions of biological optimality theories, including evolution.

February 15, 2021

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Between life and death: an ant’s love story
Today on Valentine’s Day, we take a closer look at the love life of ants.

February 14, 2021

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Unsolved mysteries of an everyday phenomenon
For centuries scientists have been struggling to answer seemingly simple questions about electricity.

February 9, 2021

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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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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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Christian Bertsch, Magdalena Steinrück, PH Wien / IST Austria

Mar 11, 2021

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Conflict or complement: Parallel memories control behaviour in Drosophila Conflict or complement: Parallel memories control behaviour in Drosophila
Scott Waddell, University of Oxford

Feb 26, 2021

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Mar 5, 2021

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Michael Sixt

Mar 11, 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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Mar 9, 2021

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Istvan Prause, University of Finland

Mar 9, 2021

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Mar 24, 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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Ralf Cluckers, KU Leuven, NL

Mar 11, 2021

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Neural circuit parameter variability, robustness, and homeostasis Neural circuit parameter variability, robustness, and homeostasis
Astrid Prinz, Emory University

Mar 12, 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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Correcting decoherence errors in quantum superconducting circuits Correcting decoherence errors in quantum superconducting circuits
Michele Devoret, Yale University

Jun 21, 2021

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Vincent Lafforgue, Institute Fourier, Grenoble

Mar 18, 2021

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Ashok Litwin-Kumar, Columbia University

Mar 19, 2021

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Mar 22, 2021

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Perla Sousi, University of Cambridge

Mar 23, 2021

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Oscar Garcia-Prada, ICMAT, Spain

Mar 25, 2021

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Philipp Habegger, University of Basel

Apr 1, 2021

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Uri Onn, Australian National University

Apr 8, 2021

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Richárd Rimányi, University of North Carolina

Apr 15, 2021

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Mercedes Haiech, University of Rennes

Apr 22, 2021

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Joel Kamnitzer, University of Toronto

Apr 29, 2021

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Alice Marveggio, IST Austria

Apr 29, 2021

4:15 pm
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Maria Yakerson, ETH Zürich

May 6, 2021

2:00 pm
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Geordie Williamson, University of Sidney

Jun 10, 2021

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Scott Waitukaitis

SOFT AND COMPLEX MATERIALS

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Eva Benková

PLANT DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

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Johann Danzl

HIGH-RESOLUTION OPTICAL IMAGING FOR BIOLOGY

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Michael Sixt

MORPHODYNAMICS OF IMMUNE CELLS

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Simon Hippenmeyer

GENETIC DISSECTION OF CEREBRAL CORTEX DEVELOPMENT

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Maksym Serbyn

CONDENSED MATTER THEORY AND QUANTUM DYNAMICS

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Lefteris Kokoris Kogias

SECURE, PRIVATE, AND DECENTRALIZED SYSTEMS (SPIDERS)

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Lora Sweeney

EVOLUTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND FUNCTION OF MOTOR CIRCUITS

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Recent Publications

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Pathologies of the Hilbert scheme of points of a supersingular Enriques surface

Tanya K Srivastava

Bulletin des Sciences Mathematiques 2021

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The BCS energy gap at low density

Asbjørn Bækgaard Lauritsen

Letters in Mathematical Physics 2021

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Ambient condition alcohol reforming to hydrogen with electricity output

Zahid Manzoor Manzoor Bhat, Ravikumar Thimmappa, Neethu Christudas Dargily, Abdul Raafik, Alagar Raja Kottaichamy, Mruthyunjayachari Chattanahalli Devendrachari, Mahesh Itagi, Harish Makri Nimbegondi Kotresh, Stefan Alexander Freunberger, Musthafa Ottakam Thotiyl

ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering 2021

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V.I. Arnold’s ”Global” KAM theorem and geometric measure estimates

Luigi Chierchia, Edmond Koudjinan

Regular and Chaotic Dynamics 2021

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The logic of developing neocortical circuits in health and disease

Ileana L. Hanganu-Opatz, Simon J. B. Butt, Simon Hippenmeyer, Natalia V. De Marco García, Jessica A. Cardin, Bradley Voytek, Alysson R. Muotri

The Journal of Neuroscience 2021

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Dendritic cell actin dynamics control contact duration and priming efficiency at the immunological synapse

Alexander F Leithner, LM Altenburger, R Hauschild, Frank P Assen, K Rottner, Stradal TEB, A Diz-Muñoz, JV Stein, Michael K Sixt

Journal of Cell Biology 2021

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Shape of a sound wave in a weakly-perturbed Bose gas

Oleksandr Marchukov, Artem Volosniev

SciPost Physics 2021

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On the volume of projections of the cross-polytope

Grigory Ivanov

Discrete Mathematics 2021

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