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Magnetic stimulation of the brain improved awareness of subject's own cognitive abilities
Understanding brain function might help in the development of new treatments for neuropsychiatric illnesses in the future.
Transfer of atomic mass with a photon solves the momentum paradox of light
The propagation of light in a transparent medium is associated with the transfer of atomic mass density.
Neuroscience conference on Twitter exceeded all expectations
The conference reached a total of 0.6 million users on Twitter.
Biodesign projects identify medical innovations for commercialisation
Combining the technical expertise of an engineer with the clinical expertise of a medical doctor can lead to the invention of the century.
Laughter releases endorphins in the brain
The laughter-induced release of endorphins may be an important mechanism that supports the formation of social networks.
Aalto gains eight new Academy Research Fellows
Half of Aalto's new Academy Research Fellows work in applied physics.
One million euro for research on electromagnetic brain stimulation
The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation has awarded a grant for a joint project developed by Aalto University and the University of Eastern Finland.
Associate Professor Iiro Jääskeläinen’s brain research uses movies as stimuli
Rapid progress in brain research will bear remarkable impact in the near future.
Movie research results: Multitasking overloads the brain
The brain works most efficiently when it can focus on a single task for a longer period of time.
Self-assembled nanostructures can be selectively controlled
DNA self-assembly allows the unprecedented control of the optical properties of plasmonic metamolecules.
Brain researchers move conference to Twitter
Follow #brainTC 20 April 2017 for recent advances in neuroscience.
Dissertation awards 2016 to Enrico Glerean, Miika Aittala and Jonne Koski
The best doctoral dissertations of the School of Science were awarded at the traditional Get Together meeting of doctoral candidates.
Opening of the Health Technology House celebrated in Otaniemi
Aalto brings research, teaching and entrepreneurs within the field of health technology under one roof with an aim to expedite the creation of innovations.
President Tuula Teeri brings a delegation of Professors to India: signals for stronger partnership with the Indian Institutes of Technology
Aalto University delegation led by President Tuula Teeri visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) late February 2017.
Emotional expressions of love and loathing clearly differ in motions
Social eMotions research project of Aalto University culminates in an interactive dance performance.
On the Monte Carlo Description of Hot Carrier Effects and Device Characteristics of III-N LEDs
Jingrui Li and Patrick Rinke contributed to the collaborative study on III-N LEDs with Aalto scientists and alumni Pyry Kivisaari, Toufik Sadi and Jani Oksanen.
HCH secures significant funding for development of life sciences and health technology sector
The funding will be used to support the creation, growth and internationalisation of businesses within the sector.
First students graduate from the Master’s Programme in Life Science Technologies
The Master’s programme offers a host of interesting hands-on courses to choose from.
Sometimes just watching hurts—and the signs of pain are seen in the brain
Brain research helps to develop diagnostics and new therapies for people suffering from complex regional pain syndrome CRPS.
DNA builder gets inspiration from nature
Being able to build things in nanoscale can lead to useful bioinspired applications, says Assistant Professor Anton Kuzyk.
