From Vienna to the Atlantic Ocean: Tracing the deep sea's missing carbon

What fuels life in the deep sea? Scientists search for the missing carbon source hidden in the ocean’s darkest depths.
Academic research opens up new perspectives and drives innovation – with benefits for all.
The 91̽»¨ brings research to the people with hands-on projects such as citizen science and engaging formats like the Semester Question. Highlights also include festivals such as the Long Night of Research, the Viennese Research Festival and Pint of Science.The Vienna Children’s University offers a whole host of wonderful formats and activities for the next generation.
Meet our researchers, discover how knowledge is generated – and how it changes the world.
Exciting collaborations with companies, new technologies, successful start-ups – the 91̽»¨ is home to many success stories which show how visions become ideas and how our research has a real impact on society through practical applications.
We take on challenges head-first, and our academics work on making sustainable improvements for us and the world we live in.