Projects

Every week, scilog features an exemplary project funded by the FWF. The presentations shed light on scientific questions and report on recent insights gained in basic research. The projects not only reflect the great variety of scientific disciplines, but also the range of support options offered by the Austrian Science Fund.

Projects

The curse of comparison

Comparing ourselves with others makes us … unhappy. That is especially true, if we set the bar too high. Economist Jaroslava Hlouskova has derived formulas that can give a better picture of how this behavior influences decisions about consumption and investment. Her research is in the field of prospect theory that sees households as being […] Continue reading “The curse of comparison”

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At the edge of the cloud

Bike sharing, smart homes or self-driving cars: our perception of the world and the way we move around in it is becoming increasingly dependent on digital processes. Computer scientist Christos Tsigkanos works on mathematical methods designed to ensure that systems at the interface of the physical and digital worlds provide reliable services despite the flood […] Continue reading “At the edge of the cloud”