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AI makes dentists鈥 work easier 鈥 new model helps localise the mandibular canals
Finnish researchers developed a new automatized way to localise the mandibular canals
How to Make High-Rise Construction Perform Better
High-rise construction has been around since the 1880s, but in Finland it鈥檚 still a fairly rare phenomenon. As cities are considering new ways to meet the demands of the ever-increasing urban population, high-rises are now part of the solution. A working group of the Building 2030 consortium is exploring processes and technologies for making high-rise construction more efficient and sustainable.
Relying on 鈥渓ocal food鈥 is a distant dream for most of the world
A recent study from Aalto University shows that less than one-third of the world's population could currently meet their demand for food produced in their local vicinity
Everyday choices: What鈥檚 your favourite gadget, Caterina Soldano?
Professor Soldano wants to develop less intrusive devices, but believes that the best way to manage electronics overuse is to turn off your smartphone鈥檚 notifications.
Oops: Lo and behold, my sojourn abroad lasted 16 years!
School of Business Dean Timo Korkeam盲ki once thought he鈥檇 never move away from his home turf.
Bacteria factories and soft robots
Tailored molecules and materials could revolutionise the chemicals industry, move fabrics and make solar panels more ecological.
Creating zero-energy houses, non-toxic glitter and fossil-free glue with wood
Building wisely with wood is an efficient way to combat climate change. It鈥檚 possible to build almost anything with wood if we develop our expertise and adjust our attitudes, an expert says.
Online course offers practical help for anyone interested in entrepreneurship
Aalto students and the startup community got together to develop the Starting Up course, which is free of charge and open to everyone.
The best food ideas are chewed over in company, not alone
Nimble experimentation by small companies with their customers and even competitors brings new treats to your plate.
For her beloved Baltic Sea
As a little girl, Tiina Tuurnala would take her family鈥檚 motorboat around nearby islets to catch ship wakes. Now, she is at the helm of the Finnish Shipowners鈥 Association and is steering the maritime industry towards a low-emission future.
Three fascinating things about space
Astronomer Joni Tammi wants to uncover the secrets of the universe. This can be done with the aid of new technology, the acquisition of which is now the focus of fundraising.
Anything but an ordinary greenhouse
A wood-structured windowless greenhouse consumes only half as much energy as a traditional glass greenhouse. In addition to producing food, Pasi Herranen鈥檚 invention could generate electricity and excess heat in the future.
Try, fail, try again, fail better
Failure is an unavoidable part of life, but does failure have to be all bad? How about failing upwards and forwards?
This issue鈥檚 theme is trial and error
Aalto University Magazine 26 examines how you can learn from failure.
Professors Farah Kodeih and Henri Schildt: 鈥楧ue to coronavirus, we all have the opportunity to reflect on radical uncertainty'
The uncertainties and disruptions we are now experiencing, although temporary and often modest, provide a glimpse into the commonly overlooked hardships of marginalized individuals.
ACRIS service unavailable 20 April 2020 between 4-8 pm
ACRIS (Aalto Current Research Information System) is unavailable on Monday, 20 April 2020 between 4-8 pm due to service break.
Business Finland funding call for projects related to resolving the corona crisis 鈥 deadline 30.6.2020
The corona crisis has created new societal needs. Business Finland responds to this need by offering research organizations an opportunity to apply for funding to address the challenges caused by the corona crisis. Funding can be applied for until June 30th, 2020.
Helsinki GSE's Situation Room starts publishing a weekly report on the effects of coronavirus
Reports are presented each week at an open access webinar in Zoom.
A year ago, the world saw the first image of a black hole 鈥 maybe the next time we will see a film
Public lectures, prizes and the admiration of a friend's son - Researcher Tuomas Savolainen tells how his last year has gone.
Finally, Anyons reveal their exotic quantum properties
A groundbreaking discovery by Aalto physicist, Dr. Manohar Kumar, will feature on the front cover of the journal Science
