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An Austrian company just launched an electric bike made from wood that rides smoother than metal and looks like art. The waterproof frame dampens vibrations naturally, making city streets feel less bumpy.
A new heat pump from Austria uses eco-friendly propane to cut heating costs by over 30% compared to top-rated models. The breakthrough could make green heating affordable for homes and businesses across Europe.
Researchers in Austria just created the world's smallest QR code, measuring less than 2 square micrometers. This tiny breakthrough could unlock new possibilities in data storage and security.
Austria just became the latest country protecting children from social media harm, joining a growing wave of nations putting kids' wellbeing first. The bold move comes after juries found tech giants designed platforms to addict young users.
A pet cow in Austria has become the first of her species documented using tools with purpose and flexibility, choosing different parts of a brush to scratch different body areas. The discovery is challenging long-held assumptions about cattle intelligence and expanding our understanding of which animals can use tools.
Two companies are showing how climate-friendly industry actually works. Their 15-year partnership just launched a hydrogen system where each company uses what the other makes best.
At 31, American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin just matched a record that stood for decades, tying for the most overall World Cup titles ever won by a woman. Her sixth Crystal Globe puts her alongside Austrian icon Annemarie Moser-Pröll in the history books.
Austrian ski jumper Stephan Embacher soared to his first individual World Cup victory in Norway, just weeks after winning Olympic gold. The 20-year-old's stunning performance also moved him to the top of the Ski Flying standings.
A musician will perform on his grandfather's antique cello that was smuggled out of Nazi Austria, sharing a family's Holocaust survival story. The April event aims to keep Holocaust memories alive for future generations.
Austrian researchers found a way to generate massive clean energy without sacrificing crops. Their agrivoltaic systems let farmers grow food under solar panels while producing enough electricity to power the entire country.
Julia Scheib became the first Austrian woman in nearly a decade to claim the giant slalom season title, securing her fifth World Cup victory of the year with a thrilling comeback run in Sweden. The 27-year-old's stellar performance ended Austria's nine-year wait for a woman to win the discipline's Crystal Globe.
Veronika Aigner dominated the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, taking home five medals including four golds despite last-minute changes to her guide team. The 23-year-old Austrian vision-impaired skier medaled in every single race she entered, inspiring athletes worldwide.
Giacomo Bertagnolli promised to be "a lion on the podium" and delivered, winning his fifth Paralympic gold medal in front of his home crowd at Milano Cortina 2026. The vision-impaired alpine skier and his guide Andrea Ravelli triumphed in one of the tightest races of the Games.
Michaela Polleres thrilled her home crowd in Linz by clinching gold in a nail-biting overtime victory at the Upper Austria Grand Prix. Four champions emerged victorious on day two of the international judo tournament that's bringing world-class athletes to Austria.
An Austrian alpine hotel celebrates over a century of female family ownership with an art exhibition honoring the women who transformed a ski village into a world-class destination. The "Women in Frame" showcase features contemporary female artists and a rooftop sculpture dedicated to the hotel's founder.
On the first day of medal events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, Austrian siblings Veronika and Johannes Aigner both won gold in alpine skiing, while Ukraine dominated the biathlon to top the medal table. The historic Games opened with thrilling victories and record-breaking moments across snow and ice.
The Upper Austria Grand Prix brought elite judo back to Linz, where five champions from Japan, France, and Azerbaijan claimed gold medals in front of an enthusiastic crowd. The tournament showcased spectacular techniques and fierce competition at the beautiful TipsArena.
An Austrian company just released the first sodium-ion home battery system that keeps working at temperatures as low as -30°C. The affordable technology could transform energy storage in cold climates where traditional batteries struggle.
Double Olympic champion Domen Prevc just claimed his twelfth World Cup victory of the season, soaring 228.5 meters in Austria. With a commanding 693-point lead and nine events remaining, the Slovenian star could clinch his first overall Crystal Globe title as early as Sunday.
An Austrian company just unveiled a battery system that works in extreme cold, lasts 6,000 charge cycles, and swaps risky lithium for abundant sodium. Businesses across Europe are already lining up for the safer alternative.
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