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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Join in from Oct 1: Our #CeMESS researchers contribute to this free online course on environmental emergencies! ⬇️
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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
The University of Vienna is among the Top 100 in the World University Ranking by @timeshighered.bsky.social for the first time, at rank 95! 🥳
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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
PFAS in fish? @greenpeace.de found high #PFAS levels in marine animals from German North and Baltic Sea harbours – some exceeding EU limits. In #ORF konkret, Thilo Hofmann (EDGE/CeMESS) explains what these “forever chemicals” mean for our environment and health. 🔗 on.orf.at/video/142952...
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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
We're hiring! Join CeMESS @univie.ac.at as a DATA STEWARD and help shape the future of research data management. Collaborate with top researchers and drive innovation in Open Science. Apply now! 🔗 cemess.univie.ac.at/career-educa...
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Data Steward
The University of Vienna plans to expand the existing Research Data Management services by offering discipline-specific support through a new Data Stewardship program tailored to meet the discipline-s...
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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
PFAS – known as “forever chemicals” – are everywhere, from food packaging to drinking water. #CeMESS | @edge-vienna.bsky.social researcher Thilo Hofmann explains what makes them so dangerous and why we urgently need to act. Read the @profil.at article here (paywall) 🔗 www.profil.at/wissenschaft...
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PFAS-Chemikalien: Gift für die Ewigkeit
Mehr als 10.000 „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ belasten Wasser, Essen, Textilien, Pfannen und Kosmetika. Wie gesundheitsgefährlich sind diese Stoffe?
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
We are excited to welcome #REXDAN, Europe's newest and most advanced research vessel, that embarks on a mission along the #Danube river as part of the #SUNDANSE project, in #Vienna (at #EDGE) on July 30/31. ☀️ Find out more: sundanseproject.eu/rexdan-embar...
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Research vessel REXDAN embarks on Danube expedition for SUNDANSE Project – Sundanse
REXDAN vessel starts the summer mission on the Danube River, travelling from Romania to Austria...
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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Great news – Michael Zumstein is now Associate Professor at #CeMESS. Congratulations, Michael! 🔗 More info: cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...
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Michael Zumstein appointed Associate Professor
We are pleased to announce that Michael Zumstein has been appointed Associate Professor at the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS).
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Are you interested in the development of efficient, low-cost #electrocatalysts for #water #electrolysis? This new study in collaboration with colleagues from @univie.ac.at 's chemistry department presents some interesting advances in this field. pubs-acs-org.uaccess.univie.ac.at/doi/10.1021/...
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Have you ever wondered about the #soil #persistence of #flavonoids as #biopesticides? Check out our new study to learn more: doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5c02814
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Flavonoid Stability and Biotransformation in Agricultural Soils: Effects of Hydroxylation, Methoxylation, and Glycosylation
Stricter pesticide regulations are increasing the demand for environmentally acceptable alternatives with flavonoids seen as promising candidates for use as biopesticides. However, the current limited...
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Listen to Thilo Hofmann discussing #invisible #pollutants in #everyday life in this videocast by @microbesplanet.bsky.social!
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Passionate about tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution? The Environment and Climate Research Hub at @univie.ac.at is looking for a Senior Coordinator for Research Facilitation and Management. 📅 Application deadline: June 13, 2025 👉 Apply here: jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-C...
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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Everyday products expose us to invisible, lasting pollutants. #CeMESS Professor Thilo Hofmann shares what science knows about microplastics, PFAS & more. 🔗 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/853cX0rn75Q
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Mikroplastik-Experte: Das ist Teufelszeug! ☢️ – Teflon, Mikroplastik & Ewigkeitschemikalien ⚠️
YouTube video by Dr. Georg C. Bézard
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Universität Wien / University of Vienna @univie.ac.at · 29/04/2025
New study by @cemess.bsky.social: Concerning #Chemicals from the Wear of Climbing Shoes Cause Trouble in Indoor Halls 🧪 The shoes contain rubber compounds similar to those used in car tires. Concentrations as high as those by a busy road illustrate the importance of solutions.‼️🧗 Read more: ⤵️
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Concerning Chemicals from the Wear of Climbing Shoes Cause Trouble in Indoor Halls
Concentrations as high as those by a busy road illustrate the importance of solutions
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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Are you a climber? Researchers from #CeMESS at @univie.ac.at and #EPFL have found that chemicals from worn climbing shoes can affect indoor air quality in climbing gyms. 🔗 Read more: medienportal.univie.ac.at/en/media/rec...
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Concerning Chemicals from the Wear of Climbing Shoes Cause Trouble in Indoor Halls
Concentrations as high as those by a busy road illustrate the importance of solutions
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Do you enjoy #indoor #climing? Read this new study in collaboration with the #EPFL about chemical additives in climbing shoe soles. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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The Invisible Footprint of Climbing Shoes: High Exposure to Rubber Additives in Indoor Facilities
There is growing concern about rubber-derived compounds (RDCs), predominantly originating from tire and road wear particles. Other consumer products, including sports equipment, also contain RDCs, and...
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
How do #climatechange and #chemicalpollution influence #marineecosystems? Read this new collaboration with colleagues from Italy and Australia to find out: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Heatwave conditions increase the toxicity of phthalates in marine organisms
Climate change- driven marine heatwaves are major risk for marine organisms already facing other anthropogenic hazards, such as chemical contamination…
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
#PhD students wanted! Are you passionate about conducting #fundamental #research and interested in #polymer #biodegradation? Our group at the University of Vienna is offering two exciting PhD positions. Job ads: edge.univie.ac.at/news-talks/n...
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
New paper in #EnvironmentalChemistryLetters explores the #specificity of #peptidases in #wastewater systems: doi.org/10.1007/s103...
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Conserved specificity of extracellular wastewater peptidases revealed by multiplex substrate profiling by mass spectrometry - Environmental Chemistry Letters
Peptide-based chemicals are promising for numerous applications including home and personal care and medical treatments. To better understand and control the environmental fate of peptide-based chemic...
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Leonie Fian @leoniefian.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
What predicts public risk perception of microplastics in food 🍽️ & plastic-policy support? 🚫 In a survey study in Austria (N=741), we applied the Climate Change Risk Perception Model (van der Linden, 2015) to advance psychosocial theoretical foundations in the plastic field. ⬇️ doi.org/10.1016/j.je...
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Check out our new paper (in cooperation with @eawag.bsky.social and @unibas.ch) in @pubs.acs.org Environmental Au that highlights the importance of #photochemical #oxygen #consumption for assessing biological activity in sunlit surface waters. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Oxygen Isotope Fractionation of O2 Consumption through Abiotic Photochemical Singlet Oxygen Formation Pathways
Oxygen isotope ratios of O2 are important tracers for assessing biological activity in biogeochemical processes in aquatic environments. In fact, changes in the 18O/16O and 17O/16O ratios of O2 have b...
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
With a little delay - congratulations to Natalie Wichmann from EDGE (with co-affiliations at @eawag.bsky.social and @ethzurich.bsky.social) who successfully defended her PhD thesis on extracellular peptidases in wastewater systems. All the best for your future 🎓🍾🥳
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
#LabTechnicians wanted! Are you a skilled laboratory technician with a passion for #EnvironmentalAnalysis? We are looking for a motivated lab technician to join our dynamic team and support our cutting-edge research. Link to our job ad: edge.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/us...
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Cluster of Excellence 'MicroPlanet' @microbesplanet.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Thrilled that CoE Key Researcher @jillianmpetersen.bsky.social was appointed Full Professor @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at. Jill is a double ERC awardee, @fwf-at.bsky.social Board Member and Editor-in-Chief of @isme-microbes.bsky.social Journal. Congrats on this well-deserved achievement!
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Valentin Göldner @valentingoeldner.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🌟 Thrilled to share our latest review in Trends in Analytical Chemistry! We delve into how mass spectrometry enhances the analysis of electrochemical transformation products, offering insights into energy storage and biotransformation. Read the full publication here: doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... ⚡🔬
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Two new papers are out by @valentingoeldner.bsky.social and colleagues: 1) If you're interested in how #TattooPigments are metabolised in the skin, read this paper about new analytical methods to investigate potential #metabolites of tattoo pigments: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Working with technical purity: simulation of red tattoo pigment metabolism by online-liquid chromatography-electrochemistry-mass spectrometry - Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Tattooing is a popular form of body art that has evolved from ancient times into being part of modern society. The understanding of biotransformation processes of coloring tattoo pigments in human ski...
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Universität Wien / University of Vienna @univie.ac.at · 10/02/2025
@ulrike-felt.bsky.social, ECH-Mitglied und Professorin für Wissenschafts- und Technikforschung an der Universität Wien, hält im Rahmen der Wiener Vorlesung @wien.gv.at einen Vortrag zum Thema „Mikroplastik: Der lange Schatten einer bahnbrechenden Innovation“. 📅: 17.02., 19 Uhr Mehr dazu: ⤵
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Event Empfehlung: Mikroplastik: Der lange Schatten einer bahnbrechenden Innovation - ECH
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cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🔊 How did a tire change the world? 🚲🔬 In this #WDRZeitZeichen podcast, our expert Thilo Hofmann from @cemess.bsky.social sheds light on the environmental impact of tire wear particles (starts minute 9:25). Listen now! 🎧⬇️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/CeMESS-WDRZe... #Microplastics #EnvironmentalScience #CeMESS
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Wie ein Reifen die Welt verändert: John Dunlop (geb. 5.2.1840)
In Belfast ist er Tierarzt und passionierter Tüftler. Für seinen kleinen Sohn erfindet John Dunlop das Rad praktisch neu - und ändert damit den Lauf der Welt.
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Universität Wien / University of Vienna @univie.ac.at · 31/01/2025
#Diclofenac – Unsichtbare Gefahr für unsere Umwelt? 🌍💊 Der Wirkstoff bedroht unsere Umwelt und Tierwelt massiv. Thilo Hofmann, Co-Direktor des Environment and Climate Research Hub der Universität Wien, spricht heute in der Wissenschaftssendung Mayrs Magazin (ORF 2, 18:30h) über die Gefahren. ⤵
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Mayrs Magazin – Wissen für alle - der.ORF.at
ORF-Wissenschaftsmagazin von und mit Günther Mayr
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Thinking about going swimming in the #KielerFjord next summer? Read this new paper about #TireDerivedCompounds, #Phtalates and #HeavyMetals and you might want to reconsider: doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Yesterday Anya Sherman from EDGE successfully defended her thesis on rubber-derived compounds in agricultural environments and climbing halls. Congratulations, Anya, and all the best for your future! 🎓🍾🥳
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Interested in the #SorptionBehavior of persistant, mobile ( #PM) and potentially toxic ( #PMT) contaminants? Read this new collaborative study in #WaterResearch that applies #AgglomerativeClustering and #DistanceCorrelation to unravel the complex behavior of 22 PM(T)s. doi.org/10.1016/j.wa...
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EDGE - Environmental Geosciences @edge-vienna.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Happy New Year from the Environmental Geosciences group at the @univie.ac.at (EDGE). Follow us for updates on our research and group activities. Visit our website at edge.univie.ac.at.
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