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The crystal that makes clouds rain

03. November 2025

scientist in a dark room, partially illuminated by a red light source, in front of a vacuum chamber — © TU Wien

How silver iodide seeds ice: TU Wien researchers uncover how a tiny crystal triggers ice formation at the atomic level

Watching catalytic nanoparticles at work

01. September 2025

Rendering of molecules on a surface — © TU Wien

What exactly happens when syngas is produced? New methods allow to observe the process in real time. This answered the question how catalysts work in…

Günter Blöschl and the world of water

27. August 2025

Günter Blöschl presenting his trophy, the king applauding — © Jonas Borg / SWF

The “Water Nobel Prize” goes to Günter Blöschl from TU Wien: The flood expert receives the Stockholm Water Prize from the Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Balancing seasonal energy fluctuations with RESTORE

11. August 2025

Researchers at TU Wien are developing thermochemical storage systems that can be used to store energy over very long periods with minimal loss.

Turning poison into a source of energy

12. June 2025

Three people in white coats in the laboratory, holding a transparent container. — © Rami Mahmoud, TU Wien

A research team led by Stefan Pflügl has succeeded in genetically manipulating the microorganism T. kivui to metabolize carbon monoxide.

How to get rid of carbon dioxide for good

07. April 2025

cut through the earth, with factories on top

What happens when captured CO2 is pumped into the ground? Highly sophisticated computer simulations now make it possible to predict its long-term…

“Water Nobel Prize” for Prof. Günter Blöschl

20. March 2025

[Translate to English:] Günter Blöschl vor einer Bücherwand

The Stockholm Water Prize, awarded by the Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Stockholm Water Foundation, goes to TU Wien flood researcher Günter…

Quantum light source for eco-friendly production of biogas

17. March 2025

At TU Wien (Vienna), methods are being developed to extract valuable substances from biomass – and quantum cascade lasers offer some very interesting…

New Study Shows how Climate Change Affects Rain and Floods

12. March 2025

Rain and floods occur on different time scales - hours or days. Now, for the first time, it is possible to explain how climate change affects…

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