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New Publication in Water Research explores efficient contaminant source identification in aquifers

28.05.2026 EDGE

Groundwater supplies drinking water to more than one-third of the global population and is a critical resource for urban water security. A new study…

PFAS under scrutiny: Thilo Hofmann discusses risks of “forever chemicals” on Ö1

20.05.2026 EDGE

In an Ö1 “Punkt eins” radio discussion, Thilo Hofmann talks with journalist Marlene Nowotny about so called forever chemicals, why per and…

New Publication in Environmental Science and Technology defines a thickness dependent “point of no return” for mulch film microplastics

19.05.2026 EDGE

Plastic mulching is a major source of microplastics in agricultural soils, yet field based emission rates and their controlling factors remain poorly…

New publication in Environmental Research explores plant uptake of tire wear-derived contaminants

10.05.2026 EDGE

Tire wear particles accumulate in agricultural soils worldwide, raising concerns about the release of harmful organic compounds into the environment.…

This was the Long Night of Research 2026 at CeMESS

05.05.2026 CeMESS

More than 12,000 people attended the University of Vienna’s venues during this year’s Long Night of Research. At the Vienna BioCenter, 1,500 visitors…

New Publication in Nature Communications Earth & Environment finds higher additive leaching and ecotoxicity from retreaded tire particles

28.04.2026 EDGE

Retreaded tires are a major part of the commercial tire market and a key source of wear particles, yet their environmental risks remain…

Thilo Hofmann featured on Krone TV’s “Wiener Wissen” and Podcast

23.04.2026 EDGE

Thilo Hofmann (EDGE | CeMESS) appeared twice in Krone’s “Wiener Wissen” formats, joining a televised talk show on Krone TV alongside fellow…

Visit us at Long Night of Research 2026

17.04.2026 CeMESS

We are happy to invite you to the Long Night of Research, Austria’s biggest research-related event, on the 24th of April 2026. The program features…

New Publication in Environmental and Biogeochemical Processes finds polymer type, aging and DOM control microplastic fractionation

30.03.2026 EDGE

Interactions between microplastics and dissolved organic matter are crucial in controlling microplastic surface properties, transport and…