Earth and Environment - Environment

Internationale Expert*innen präsentieren aktuelle Ansätze zu transdisziplinärer Forschung, Real-World Labs und gesellschaftlicher Transformation.

An analysis by the Medical University of Vienna indicates that short-term increases in particulate matter and air pressure are associated with more diagnoses of pulmonary embolism, but not with greater clinical severity at the time of diagnosis. The results were published in the journal Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

New BOKU study provides important insights into previously poorly understood processes at the boundary between water and the atmosphere.

In the EU project SUPREME, an international research team with the participation of TU Graz is developing an electrolyser to produce green hydrogen more sustainably and efficiently.

Millions of thunderstorms have now been analysed, providing new insights into the development of extreme weather events. The key lies in the combination of soil moisture and wind.

University Hospital Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna have successfully had their environmental management system certified according to ISO 14001 and EMAS III (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme). After a year of intensive preparation, this important project has now been successfully completed - an outstanding achievement and proof of the great commitment of all those involved.