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Projects

26 June 2023

Interactive technologies for being different together

Not only can technologies make life easier, they can also cause harm by putting people in boxes, for instance when search results reproduce gender stereotypes or prejudice about ethnic origin. Diversity computing is a concept aimed at counteracting this negative effect, both in online and in real-world contexts. Continue reading “Interactive technologies for being different together”
START Awardee Richard Küng

Interview & Opinion

22 June 2023

Building a bridge to the quantum world

Interview: Dorian Schiffer

Unlike conventional computers, quantum computers are based on the strange effects of quantum physics, such as allowing systems to assume different states simultaneously. But there is huge gap between the quantum realm and the everyday world. Quantum computer scientist Richard Küng wants to bridge this gap. He will receive the 2023 FWF START Award for […] Continue reading “Building a bridge to the quantum world”

Projects

10 October 2022

When algorithms result in exclusion

Digital technologies have the potential to improve the lives of many people. But artificial intelligence often contains unthinking assumptions that reinforce inequalities. Katta Spiel’s research focus is on such imbalances in the development of technology, and the researcher is developing innovative designs for people with different needs and for a more equitable world.  Continue reading “When algorithms result in exclusion”

Projects

13 December 2021

How to prevent viruses from going viral?

The computer scientist Markus Sinnl wants to use methods from online marketing against the coronavirus. Unlike previous virological models, his approach promises exact results and new perspectives. Continue reading “How to prevent viruses from going viral?”

Projects

28 June 2021

How to simulate protein recognition

A research group in Innsbruck is striving to obtain a better understanding, in biophysical terms, of biomolecular recognition processes in the body – for instance between enzymes and proteins. The results could lead to new biological therapeutics that can interact with the organism with great specificity. Continue reading “How to simulate protein recognition”

Interview & Opinion

22 June 2021

New algorithms for better privacy protection

Interview: Alois Pumhösel

The computer scientist and Wittgenstein Award winner Monika Henzinger is working on algorithms that allow her to obtain insights from large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. At the same time, she notes, it is important to ensure that there is no way to trace personal data back to the individual concerned. Continue reading “New algorithms for better privacy protection”

Portrait

23 April 2021

Human beings, the unpredictable element in simulations

By Margit Schwarz-Stiglbauer

The information scientist Robert Elsässer is calculating how the Covid-19 virus spreads in the population and what effect is produced by measures to contain it. In principle he agrees with the current renewed lockdown in Vienna and Lower Austria, but thinks there is also a need for more and more frequent testing in companies, more […] Continue reading “Human beings, the unpredictable element in simulations”

Projects

11 May 2020

New threats to our old data

Cryptologist Daniel Slamanig is investigating how today’s encryption methods can be rendered fit to ward off future attacks. Not even powerful quantum computers should be able to harm them. Continue reading “New threats to our old data”

Projects

28 January 2019

Making gaming hardware fit for new tasks

In a project financed by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, a research group from Graz is developing methods to make graphics hardware for video games more flexible for use with various applications. This also has an impact on the programming of supercomputers. Continue reading “Making gaming hardware fit for new tasks”

Projects

10 December 2018

Statistics for snow forecasting

In a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, a research group from Innsbruck has explored how the local accuracy of weather forecasts for snowfall can be improved by means of past weather observations. Continue reading “Statistics for snow forecasting”

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