For International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the contributions of just a few EFF Award recipients from the last decade, whose work to protect privacy, speech, and creativity online has had a global impact. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

You know what to do

A rare view directly into the pole piece of a scanning transmission electron microscope during our instrument upgrade. #microscopy #science #physics

Cory Doctorow @doctorow.pluralistic.net has arrived!

Ich bin so alt dass ich mich noch daran erinnere, dass bei einem Krieg über die Zerstörung und die Opfer berichtet wurde, und nicht über die Probleme für die Reisebüros.

Today is the day of Kullervo! The archetypal Finnish hero has his tribe slaughtered. As a slave child, his owners try to hang, burn & drown him. When he grows up, he sleeps with his sister who drowns herself in horror. He asks his magical sword would it drink his blood & the sword says yes. It does

Kidical Mass Vienna rolls out on May 9, 2026 🚲 A family-friendly bike ride advocating safe cycling infrastructure and child-friendly streets. Join the movement for protected bike lanes, safer intersections, and a city where children can ride safely and independently. www.kidicalmass.at/wien

Nothing better than a long bike ride to celebrate the return of the sun after many weeks with gray skies. 🌞🚴‍♀️ #cycling #vienna #tulln #wienerwald

Eine tolle Veranstaltung! Vielen Dank, @fwf-at.bsky.social

Today is the 👩‍🔬International Day of Women and Girls in Science🔬 This UN-established day promotes gender equality in science fields. Many of the scientists from our Faculty have joined to give a clear message to all interested girls and young women: ⚛JOIN TEAM SCIENCE!👩🏽‍💻 🔗 a29.at/Q50Zsl

I honestly had thought that pedophilia was a rare disorder and not something that an entire class of rich people liked to pursue and email each other about it from work accounts.

Traveling for work again, from #Vienna to #Duisburg. This time to the University Duisburg-Essen for a seminar talk. By #train, of course.

⚛️🎓 E-STEEM: Empowering women in STEM and Economics! 🗓️ Applications open from 7 January to 2 March 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CET 👩🏻‍🏫 Start of employment: October 2026 🔗 Info and application: careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e... © Ian Ehm #Empowerment #WomenInSTEM #OpenPositions #PostDoc #FemaleResearcher

Danube is still partly frozen, but the streets are clear of ice after this week's rain and above-zero temperatures. #Cycling is good again in #Vienna 🚴‍♀️

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

🏆🎊 Times Higher Education Ranking: @univie.ac.at with 6 subjects among the top 100 worldwide! Alongside four other subjects, Physical Science has improved since last year, entering the top 100 at rank 95 (2025: 101–125). 🔗 More info: www.univie.ac.at/en/news/deta... 📸: © Ian Ehm

So glad this is being used in schools and universities.

It's finally the year of Linux on the desktop, and all it took was the end of the rules-based international order

🌍 Can we energy transition the world into carbon neutrality?⚡️ Join our University of Vienna Physics Colloquiums next Monday. 🗣️ Diana Ürge-Vorsatz (CEU, Austria) 🗓️Monday, 19. January 2026 13:30 📍 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Strudlhofgasse 4 🔗 a29.at/OEqjG8 #physics #Vienna #climatechange #energy

Google is forcing more generative AI on Gmail users. I couldn’t think of a better moment to finally drop Gmail (and other Google services)! I have a guide to do just that here: disconnect.blog/getting-off-...

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4-year postdoctoral fellowships for women @univie.ac.at The application consists of a short (3-page) research statement only. Feel free to get in touch if you’re interested or would like to discuss potential projects. careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e... Application deadline: 2 March 2026

When in doubt, go #cycling ❄️😊

“When asked about the situation with the pod bay doors, HAL gave no further comment”

Here's an idea for 2026...

It's been a big year at Signal. Thanks to you, more & more people are speaking privately and freely. Thanks to you, we hit the top of app stores in multiple countries & served as critical global comms infrastructure. It's an honor to build Signal for you, with your support. 🩵

Proof

Eine Geburtstagsparty für die Schrödingergleichung gibt's am 22-23 Jänner am @esivienna.bsky.social www.esi.ac.at/events/e596/

I just completed "Playground" - Day 8 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/8 ⭐⭐

I just completed "Laboratories" - Day 7 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/7 ⭐⭐

I just completed "Trash Compactor" - Day 6 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/6 ⭐⭐

Press release of the recent @science.org article from us in English: First observation of ultra-thin two-dimensional materials in a state between solid and liquid www.univie.ac.at/en/news/deta...

I've completed "Cafeteria" - Day 5 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/5 ⭐⭐

Excited to share a press release about a recent paper from the group. Research lead by Kimmo Mustonen.

I just completed "Printing Department" - Day 4 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/4 ⭐⭐

I've completed "Lobby" - Day 3 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/3 ⭐⭐

I've completed "Gift Shop" - Day 2 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/2 ⭐⭐

I've completed "Secret Entrance" - Day 1 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/1 ⭐⭐

Beim #Klimaschutz geht es immer noch mit Vollgas in die falsche Richtung. Höchste Zeit für konsequente Maßnahmen. #ClimateActionNow 🌍✊ #COP30 📷 @katjaberlin.bsky.social via @zeit.de

Europe wins or loses with Ukraine.

It says it all

We wrote the Strain on scientific publishing to highlight the problems of time & trust. With a fantastic group of co-authors, we present The Drain of Scientific Publishing: a 🧵 1/n Drain: arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820 Strain: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/... Oligopoly: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...

Stay safe out there, everyone: Lights Helmet Bright clothing Several bottles of wine Mini pump

I would say physics, but I'm biased.

University of Vienna is among the Top 100 in the World University Ranking by @timeshighered.bsky.social for the first time, at rank 95! 🥳 This strengthens visibility & international connections for outstanding researchers and students worldwide. #univie #THERanking 👉 www.univie.ac.at/en/news/deta...

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...