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Solar storms: stellar "outbursts of rage" more frequent than assumed

An international study involving the University of Graz shows how often sun-like stars tend to experience violent radiation eruptions. The results shed new light on the potential risk for Earth – and emphasise the need for accurate space weather forecasts.

Breaking Barriers at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2024

The Falling Walls Science Summit 2024 in Berlin once again proved to be a global hub for groundbreaking ideas and transformative discussions. Bringing together leading scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, the summit served as a dynamic platform to explore innovations capable of shaping a brighter future for humanity.

Alexander Shapiro is welcomed as new astrophysics professor

The Department of Astrophysics has a new Professor of Astrophysics. Alexander Shapiro will succeed Arnold Hanslmeier as Professor of Astrophysics. With extensive experience in astronomy and a passion for exploring sun-like stars, the astrophysicist brings a wealth of expertise to further advance research and teaching in the field of astrophysics.

From Theory to Design

New publication in Science Education: How can design processes in design-based research be systematized?

The search for the hidden!

We are delighted to share our latest research results on improving the laser ultrasound (LUS) method for more efficient and accurate quality control of demanding samples with curved surfaces in industrial environments.

ÖPG Dissertation Prize goes to Georg Thomas Boné

Every year, the Austrian Physical Society (ÖPG) awards dissertation prizes to outstanding young scientists. This year, Dr. Georg Thomas Boné won the ÖPG Dissertation Prize. The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in Linz as part of the ÖPG annual conference.

Astrophysiker Arnold Hanslmeier erhält Goldenes Ehrenzeichen

Am 26.September 2024 wurde Arnold Hanslmeier mit dem Goldenen Ehrenzeichen der Stadt Graz ausgezeichnet. Die Ehrung erfolgte im Meerscheinschloss im Rahmen der Feierlichkeiten anlässlich seines Pensionsantritts.

Quantenmechanik und Philosophie

Eine Vortragsreihe, die von Ulrich Hohenester und Philipp Berghofer (Philosophie, Uni Graz) an der Urania Graz kuratiert wird.

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Summary of the DELPHI conference in the Ö1 live program “Punkt Eins”

In the Ö1 live program "Punkt Eins," the astrophysicist Isabell Piantschitsch and the philosopher Philipp Berghofer provided a summary of the DELPHI…

What's in an electron?

FWF grants about half a million Euros to understand the self-similar substructure of the electron in the standard model of particle physics.

Wie sich Schüler:innen Klimawandel vorstellen

Systematischer Review zu Schülervorstellungen zum Klimawandel veröffentlicht

Experiencing a heat record: summer 2024 at the University of Graz

A look back at the average temperatures of this year's meteorological summer (1 June to 31 August 2024) on campus makes you listen up: New record…

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Atomic force microscopy for measuring the photocurrents of quantum dots

Architektin Hemma Fasch über das Graz Center of Physics

Das „Graz Center of Physics“ ist eines der größten Universitätsbauprojekte Österreichs. Für die architektonische Gestaltung zeichnet das…

Hunga eruption changes the atmosphere: researchers show effects

Less than a week ago, lava began to bubble up from the earth again in Iceland. In Sicily, Mount Etna does not come to rest. The eruption of a volcano…

New findings provide basis for innovative material development

If we strive for ever thinner materials, we eventually reach the two-dimensional (2D) limit, where the material is only a few atoms or even just one…