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On this page, journalists and media representatives can find current press releases, contact persons in the Media Relations Team and a selection of press photos.

Press releases

All press releases from the University of Vienna at a glance – sorted by topic
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Latest press releases

Human childbirth is not uniquely difficult among mammals

12.05.2026 Press release

Birth complications are widespread across mammalian species, including in the wild

Environmental change may lead to a sudden collapse of species' ranges

11.05.2026 Press release

Mathematical analysis reveals limits to adaptation to changing environments with implications for nature conservation

Evolutionary processes shape bacterial populations in the human gut

06.05.2026 Press release

In addition to diet and medication, transmission between people can also play an important role in the microbiome

Unraveling the Evolution of an Extraordinary Photosynthesis in a Tropical Tree Species

05.05.2026 Press release

Picture of a photosynthesis measurement on the Clusia minor tree.

These new findings could help adapt crops to arid environmental conditions in the future

Breakthrough in magnon research paves the way for mini quantum computers

04.05.2026 Press release

Portrait of Rostyslav Serha, Andrii Chumak, David Schmoll and Sebastian Knauer are standing in front of a cryostat.

Physicists at the University of Vienna discover magnons with a lifespan a hundred times longer

Communication from the US health authority CDC fuels scepticism about vaccines and science

30.04.2026 Press release

Online study involving nearly 3,000 participants from the US reveals significant societal impact

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The latest research findings are available on Bluesky. Research is discussed and presented first-hand and in depth on YouTube and in the University of Vienna’s podcast An der Quelle (at the source). The latest press releases can also be subscribed to via RSS feed.