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Scientists in Vienna and Beijing have created the first working nuclear clocks, marking a major leap forward in precision timekeeping. These next-generation devices could transform everything from GPS navigation to fundamental physics research.
When Mexico's ambassador performed the traditional independence cry in Vienna's Mexikoplatz, 500 people cheered with the same spirit as crowds back home. The square's name honors Mexico as the only nation to officially oppose Hitler's 1938 Austrian takeover.
A 37-year-old dialysis patient who had zero chance of finding a compatible kidney donor just received a successful transplant thanks to a repurposed cancer drug. After 12 years on the waiting list, he's now dialysis-free with excellent kidney function.
A robotic hand at a major robotics conference twisted balloons into animals without popping them, solving one of the field's trickiest challenges. The breakthrough shows machines learning to handle delicate, changing objects just like humans do.
A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor's testimony becomes an immersive mixed-reality experience, letting students walk through his journey from Vienna to Auschwitz and back to freedom. The technology ensures his family's story lives on for generations who will never meet survivors in person.
A powerful mixed-reality project transforms 96-year-old Benno Kern's Holocaust testimony into an intimate journey using light as a symbol of hope, helping younger generations connect with history in a deeply personal way.
Bulgaria claimed its first Eurovision Song Contest victory in Vienna with Dara's high-energy performance of "Bangaranga," beating 24 other nations in the world's biggest live music competition. The win marks a historic moment for the Balkan nation in the contest's 70-year history.
Bulgarian singer Dara made history Saturday night, bringing home her country's first Eurovision trophy in the competition's seven-decade run. Her energetic performance of "Bangaranga" beat 24 other nations to capture the crown in Vienna.
Bulgarian singer Dara claimed her country's first-ever Eurovision victory in Vienna, beating 24 countries with her energetic dance anthem "Bangaranga." The underdog win captivated millions of viewers across Europe during the 70th anniversary of the world's biggest live music competition.
A massive colorful mural now covers an empty Vienna office tower, turning 20 years of vacancy into Austria's largest piece of public art. The 1,100-square-meter artwork celebrating equality debuts as part of Eurovision 2026's cultural program.
Award-winning singer Delta Goodrem will carry Australia's flag to the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna this May. The chart-topping artist brings 20 years of hits and international recognition to one of music's biggest stages.
A century ago, an Austrian inventor created one of the world's first car safety devices designed specifically to protect pedestrians. His rubber rope net successfully caught both a weighted dummy and a brave volunteer.