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2+1 ERC Grants for ISTA
Two ERC Proof of Concept Grants and one ERC Consolidator Grant
January 18, 2024
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Anđela Šarić Promoted to Professor
A Fast-Track Path to Tenure at ISTA for Research on Simulating Living Matter
January 12, 2024
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Synapses Brought to the Point
Scientists unravel structure and function of important inhibitory synapses in the cerebellum
January 11, 2024
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Stranger than Friction: A Force Initiating Life
Scientists examine how friction forces propel development in a marine organism
January 9, 2024
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The Snail or the Egg?
How marine snails switched from laying eggs to giving birth
January 4, 2024
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Spark a (Research) Flame 3
Co-affiliation enables interdisciplinary PhD thesis projects
December 20, 2023
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Reaching for the (Invisible) Stars
Uncovering the missing precursors of hydrogen-poor supernovae
December 14, 2023
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The Pedigree of Brain Cells
New study explains development of the mammalian superior colliculus
December 13, 2023
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Causal AI: The Future of Machine Learning
AI researcher Locatello joins ISTA’s faculty as an assistant professor
December 11, 2023
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Spark a (Research) Flame 2
The rotation principle in the first year of the ISTA PhD
December 7, 2023
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On the Hunt
ISTA scientists unravel mysteries of “one of the creepiest-looking” insects
December 5, 2023
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Wind of (Climate) Change
Himalayan glaciers react, blow cold winds down their slopes
December 4, 2023
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ISTA Congratulates Tom Henzinger
Prof. Thomas A. Henzinger now Chair of new Austrian Research Council
December 4, 2023
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Spark a (Research) Flame
What is it like to make your PhD at ISTA?
November 21, 2023
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Studying Supramolecular Chemistry
Chemist Rafal Klajn joins ISTA faculty
November 2, 2023
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New ERC Synergy Grant for ISTA
ISTA Professor Gašper Tkačik contributes to multi-institute research on gene transcription
October 26, 2023
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More Space for ISTA Kindergarten Children
Construction of the more modern and sustainable kindergarten to start in 2024
October 25, 2023
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Water Towers: The Glaciers and Climate Change
ISTA welcomes new Professor Francesca Pellicciotti
October 25, 2023
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VISTA Groundbreaking
With Minister Polaschek and Governor of Lower Austria Mikl-Leitner
October 20, 2023
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ISTA Launches VISTA Science Experiences
Science education for children, young people, and adults
October 18, 2023
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Meet ISTA’s New Astrophysicists
ISTA’s New Assistant Professors
October 12, 2023
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Three Science Awards for ISTA Scientists
Recognition for research on enzymes, batteries and quantum dynamics
October 11, 2023
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New Chair of ISTA Board of Trustees
Elisabeth Engelbrechtsmüller-Strauß takes over from Claus J. Raidl
October 9, 2023
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The Lego Player
Jérémie Palacci promoted to Professor. Interview by C/O Vienna Magazine
September 27, 2023
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Sandra Siegert Promoted to Professor
Her research on microglia has new vigor as her start-up launches
September 18, 2023
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66 New PhD Students at ISTA
Young scientists from 28 countries and 5 continents welcomed
September 15, 2023
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Pumping like the Heart
ISTA scientists show how pulsating pumping can lead to energy savings
September 6, 2023
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Three Young ISTA Researchers Win ERC Starting Grants
EU funding for Hryhoriy Polshyn, Bingqing Cheng and new ISTA Assistant Professor Florian Praetorius
September 5, 2023
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Immune Cells Shape Their Own Path
Scientists at ISTA show how immune cells migrate along self-generated gradients
September 1, 2023
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A Look Into the Brain’s Architecture
Scientists at ISTA present new microscopic technique that reveals the brain in unprecedented detail
August 31, 2023
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Sweaters & Sketches
A recap of the Journalists in Residence at ISTA
August 28, 2023
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Revelations on the 142
ISTA’s first journalist in residence recaps his time on campus
August 10, 2023
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Minister Polaschek Visits ISTA Summer Campus
Minister visited summer campus and had scientists explain research projects
August 4, 2023
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A Visual Feast
Computer scientists bring fascinating new methods to SIGGRAPH 2023
August 3, 2023
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Bacteria as Blacksmiths
ISTA scientists use a bath of swimming bacteria to assemble unconventional materials
July 27, 2023
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Does Staying Informed Help Us Cooperate?
Not always, as ignorance can lead to cooperation too
July 25, 2023
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(How) Cells Talk to Each Other
Physics of cell communication – scientists successfully model cell dynamics
July 20, 2023
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How to Turn Drumbeats Into a Math Proof
Mathematician Vadim Kaloshin receives best paper award
July 17, 2023
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LIONESS Puts a Laser Focus on Tissue Imaging
Large collaboration at ISTA yields an unprecedented “live” view into the brain’s complexity
July 10, 2023
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The Power of Light
New assistant professor at ISTA develops chemical reactions powered by light
July 4, 2023
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DNA Organization in Real-Time
How the motion of DNA controls gene activity
June 29, 2023
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27 PhD Graduates & 3 Awards at ISTA
Graduates from nine countries. Winners from Austria, India & Russia
June 23, 2023
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A Scientific Case for Self-Identification
Biology attests to non-binary Sex and Gender despite persisting biases
June 22, 2023
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The Cloud Scientists
The ISTA scientists Yi-Ling Hwong and Andrea Stoellner are cloud scientists
June 15, 2023
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Triage in Ant Healthcare
How ants make individual decisions to reach collective hygiene
June 7, 2023
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Open Campus 2023 Recap
A science festival for everyone
June 6, 2023
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Moonstone is a Milestone
ISTA opens new laboratory building with seminar center and science education space
June 5, 2023
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Unfurling an Out and Proud Science
Queerphobia is no longer welcome in Science
June 1, 2023
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How to Create a New Institutional Tradition
A new presidential heirloom symbolizes research and history at ISTA
May 31, 2023

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Low-temperature dependence of the superfluid density in strongly disordered superconductors. Low-temperature dependence of the superfluid density in strongly disordered superconductors.
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Andrea Wulf
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From Electro-Fluidic Coupling to Friction Engineering: electric current generation and flow tunnelling From Electro-Fluidic Coupling to Friction Engineering: electric current generation and flow tunnelling
Baptiste Coquinot, ENS Paris
Feb 2, 2024
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Feb 5, 2024
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Gender-based violence in research organisations: prevalence, consequences, and conceptual dilemmas Gender-based violence in research organisations: prevalence, consequences, and conceptual dilemmas
Sofia Strid, Associate Professor of Gender Studies, Senior Lecturer in Sociology and UniSAFE Scientific Coordinator, University of Gothenburg
Feb 12, 2024
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Feb 26, 2024
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Spin-Orbit Entangled Quantum Materials: from Unusual Order to Liquid States Spin-Orbit Entangled Quantum Materials: from Unusual Order to Liquid States
George Jackeli, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Stuttgart
Feb 27, 2024
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Apr 23, 2024
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May 28, 2024
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Laser-cavity locking utilizing beam ellipticity: accessing the 10−7 instability scale relative to cavity linewidth

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