EDGE - Environmental Geosciences
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Division of Environmental Geosciences
Centre for Microbiology & Environmental Systems Science
@univie.ac.at @cemess.bsky.social
from nano to field scale
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Centre for Microbiology & Environmental Systems Science
@univie.ac.at @cemess.bsky.social
from nano to field scale
edge.univie.ac.at
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Join in from Oct 1: Our #CeMESS researchers contribute to this free online course on environmental emergencies!
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Free online course “Environmental Emergencies: Navigating Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Environmental Pollution” starts Oct 1. Interdisciplinary course on triple crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution. imoox.at/course/envem, www.youtube.com/watch?v=22Wp...
September 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Join in from Oct 1: Our #CeMESS researchers contribute to this free online course on environmental emergencies!
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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! 🥳
Meilenstein: Die Universität Wien ist erstmals unter den Top 100 im World University Ranking von @timeshighered.bsky.social - auf Platz 95! 🥳 Das stärkt Sichtbarkeit & internationale Vernetzung exzellenter Forschender und Studierender weltweit. #univie #THERanking 👉 www.univie.ac.at/aktuelles/pr...
October 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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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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...
In #ORF konkret, Thilo Hofmann (EDGE/CeMESS) explains what these “forever chemicals” mean for our environment and health.
🔗 on.orf.at/video/142952...
October 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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...
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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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...
Apply now! 🔗 cemess.univie.ac.at/career-educa...
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...
cemess.univie.ac.at
July 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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...
Apply now! 🔗 cemess.univie.ac.at/career-educa...
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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...
Read the @profil.at article here (paywall) 🔗 www.profil.at/wissenschaft...
PFAS-Chemikalien: Gift für die Ewigkeit
Mehr als 10.000 „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ belasten Wasser, Essen, Textilien, Pfannen und Kosmetika. Wie gesundheitsgefährlich sind diese Stoffe?
www.profil.at
July 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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...
Read the @profil.at article here (paywall) 🔗 www.profil.at/wissenschaft...
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...
Find out more: sundanseproject.eu/rexdan-embar...
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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July 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Great news – Michael Zumstein is now Associate Professor at #CeMESS. Congratulations, Michael!
🔗 More info: cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...
🔗 More info: cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...
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).
cemess.univie.ac.at
June 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Great news – Michael Zumstein is now Associate Professor at #CeMESS. Congratulations, Michael!
🔗 More info: cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...
🔗 More info: cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...
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/...
This new study in collaboration with colleagues from @univie.ac.at 's chemistry department presents some interesting advances in this field.
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June 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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/...
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/...
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
Check out our new study to learn more: doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5c02814
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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June 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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
Check out our new study to learn more: doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5c02814
Listen to Thilo Hofmann discussing #invisible #pollutants in #everyday life in this videocast by @microbesplanet.bsky.social!
Tune into this videocast with CoE Key Researcher Thilo Hofmann @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at, identifying invisible contaminants in everyday life, surprising sources of pollution, and science-based advice on reducing personal exposure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=853c...
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May 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Listen to Thilo Hofmann discussing #invisible #pollutants in #everyday life in this videocast by @microbesplanet.bsky.social!
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...
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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May 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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...
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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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
🔗 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/853cX0rn75Q
Mikroplastik-Experte: Das ist Teufelszeug! ☢️ – Teflon, Mikroplastik & Ewigkeitschemikalien ⚠️
YouTube video by Dr. Georg C. Bézard
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May 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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
🔗 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/853cX0rn75Q
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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: ⤵️
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: ⤵️
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
medienportal.univie.ac.at
April 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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: ⤵️
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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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...
🔗 Read more: medienportal.univie.ac.at/en/media/rec...
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
medienportal.univie.ac.at
April 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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...
🔗 Read more: medienportal.univie.ac.at/en/media/rec...
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/...
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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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April 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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/...
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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...
Read this new collaboration with colleagues from Italy and Australia to find out:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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…
www.sciencedirect.com
April 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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...
Read this new collaboration with colleagues from Italy and Australia to find out:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#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...
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...
edge.univie.ac.at
April 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
#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...
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...
New paper in #EnvironmentalChemistryLetters explores the #specificity of #peptidases in #wastewater systems:
doi.org/10.1007/s103...
doi.org/10.1007/s103...
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...
doi.org
April 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
New paper in #EnvironmentalChemistryLetters explores the #specificity of #peptidases in #wastewater systems:
doi.org/10.1007/s103...
doi.org/10.1007/s103...
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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...
April 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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...
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/...
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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...
pubs.acs.org
March 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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/...
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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 🎓🍾🥳
All the best for your future 🎓🍾🥳
March 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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 🎓🍾🥳
All the best for your future 🎓🍾🥳
#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...
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...
March 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
#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...
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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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!
March 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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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🌟 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... ⚡🔬
February 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🌟 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... ⚡🔬
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...
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...
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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February 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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...
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...