EDGE

News at EDGE

Explore the latest news from EDGE, where we investigate environmental geosciences and the impact of human activities on ecosystems. Stay updated on our research, achievements, and efforts to address pressing environmental challenges.

EDGE Project at EGU Press Conference

16.04.2024 EDGE

Luzian Hämmerle, Anya Sherman, and Thilo Hofmann from EDGE—selected among 16,000 abstracts—presented their recent study on tire wear additives in food…

New Publication in Microplastics and Nanoplastics Explores the Influence of Plastic Shape During Composting

27.03.2024 EDGE

A new study in cooperation with BASF sheds light on the crucial role of physical shape in the fragmentation of biodegradable plastics during…

Thilo Hofmann featured in Austrian newspaper "Der Standard"

13.03.2024 EDGE

EDGE's Thilo Hofmann is featured in the Austrian newspaper "Der Standard" in an article about the Kick-Off event of the new Environment and Climate…

New Publication in Heliyon explores the Impact of Heavy Metals on Carbon and Nitrogen Uptake of Heterostegina Depressa

12.03.2024 EDGE

A recent study delved into the uptake of inorganic carbon and nitrogen by the photosymbiont-bearing benthic coral reef foraminifera Heterostegina…

Univie Teaching Award 2024: CeMESS

08.03.2024 CeMESS

The Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna is proud to announce the establishment of the…

Welcome New Group Member: Julius Heinemann

28.02.2024 EDGE

Julius Heinemann joined EDGE as an M.Sc. student in February 2024 to support the project collaboration between the University of Vienna and BASF on…

EDGE welcomes new Assistant Professor Sarah Pati

27.02.2024 EDGE

Sarah Pati has joined EDGE as an assistant professor in February 2024.

New Publication in NanoToday Emphasizes Importance of Nanoforms' Environmental Fate and Hazard Assessment

20.02.2024 EDGE

Recent research underscores the significance of even minor alterations in the physicochemical attributes of nanoforms (NFs), which can significantly…

New Publication in ES: Water Research & Technology Reveals Biochar's Varied Efficacy in Metal(loid) Removal from Contaminated Waters

20.02.2024 EDGE

New research highlights the efficacy of biochars as sustainable and cost-effective sorbents for cleansing metal(loid)-polluted waters. The study…