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Regional and adaptive targeting of vaccinations can be advantageous – Researchers examine effective vaccination strategies for coronavirus pandemic

New study models the age structure of those being vaccinated and contact between Finnish regions during the pandemic
Press releases, Research & Art
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Taulukko rokotestrategiatutkimuksesta

Warm ice may fracture differently than cold ice

New study suggests old rules on how ice breaks may not always hold up
Campus, Press releases, Research & Art
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Closeup of ice crack

Acoustic solutions made from natural fibres can reduce buildings’ carbon footprints

Aalto University researchers discovered that wood-based pulp fibres are also well-suited for making acoustic materials.
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Mare Tranquillitatis IC-98, 2020  Art work is part of Aalto University Art collection Images: Aalto University/Mikko Raskinen

A student centre will be built as a joint meeting place for Aalto University students

The building, to be built at the heart of the campus, will be implemented as a joint effort by student organisations and the university.
Campus, Press releases
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Havainnekuva opiskelijakeskuksesta.

‘Ehdokaskartta’ challenges traditional voting advice applications just before the elections

The strength of this open source voting advice application lies in its transparency.
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Ruutunäkymä Ehdokaskartta-vaalikoneen Kysymykset-osiosta, josta käyttäjä voi valita itselleen kiinnostavimmat aihealueet.

Aalto University's Näytös21 online this year

This year, Aalto University's fashion show Näytös21 will be held online. The collections of the young designers will be presented on Friday 28 May at 21:00 (EEST) at aalto.fashion
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Näytös21 fashion show poster

Research project assesses accessibility legislation and policy needs in the built environment

The study reviews existing legislation on accessibility in the built environment from the perspective of the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Wheelchair. Photo: Pixabay

Ecofriendly chemicals can actually improve mineral processing

Nontoxic and biodegradable cellulose-based compound accelerates the mineral separation processes and reduces the use of other chemicals
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Copper mineral concentrated after flotation. Image: Nina Pulkkis

What archaeological objects have been found in different parts of Finland? Researchers have developed FindSampo to bring together the discoveries made by citizens

FindSampo portal prototype, opened for public use on May 17th, 2021, contains information on thousands of discoveries made by citizens and the Finnish Heritage Agency in the archaeological catalogue application after 2015
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A penannular brooch with enamel decorations: a Roman-era find from Northern Savonia. Picture: Archaeological Collections, Finnish Heritage Agency.

Climate change threatens one-third of global food production

New estimates show that if greenhouse gases continue growing at current rates, large regions at risk of being pushed into climate conditions in which no food is grown today.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Areas within and outside Safe Climate Space for food crop production in 2081-2100

AI learns to type on a phone like humans

Computational model precisely replicates eye and finger movements of touchscreen users -- could lead to better auto-correct and keyboard usability for unique needs
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Vertailu ihmisen ja tekoälymallin näppäilystä

Multi-story buildings made of wood sell for 9% more than other construction

Study shows for first time that wood construction is economically feasible
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Puukerrostaloja Viikissä

Low level of education the clearest common feature behind payment defaults

Payment defaults are also more frequent among families with children and the recently divorced and their accumulation is common especially among young people and those with credit card and instalment payment debt, according to a recent study.
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Sameassa kuvassa näkyy ihmisiä ylittämässä katua Helsingissä.

Evading the uncertainty principle in quantum physics

New technique gets around 100-year-old rule of quantum physics for the first time
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The drumheads exhibit a collective quantum motion. Picture: Juha Juvonen.

Researchers develop better way to determine safe drug doses for children

New research on organ maturation models could lead to improvements in drug development
Press releases, Research & Art
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Lääkäri juttelee lapsen kanssa

Multidisciplinary project 'Shimmering wood' shortlisted in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards

Shimmering wood is an innovation of Noora Yau and Konrad Klockars.
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Shimmering wood

Self-management makes work more engaging, reduces stress, and speeds up recovery

Responses from 2,000 Finns show that being able to influence the way they work increases wellbeing, whereas controlling hierarchies likely lead to burnout
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In the study, self-management was defined as the employee’s experience of how much power they have to make decisions concerning their own work. Photo: Mikko Raskinen, Aalto University.

A path to graphene topological qubits

Researchers demonstrate that magnetism and superconductivity can coexist in graphene, opening a pathway towards graphene-based topological qubits
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A cartoon showing a graphene lattice with a strip of blue in the middle representing the topological superconductor

Cooperative business veteran Taavi Heikkilä starts his new post at Aalto University

Heikkilä’s Executive in Residence position has been established with donated funds. Cooperative business is stronger in Finland than anywhere else in the world, which is why donors believe it is important to invest in research and teaching in this field and in collaboration between businesses and the university.
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Kuvassa näkyy elokuun 1. päivänä Executive in Residence -tehtävässä aloittava Taavi Heikkilä. Kuva on SOK:n kuva.

Physicist Mika A. Sillanpää wins a multi-million euro research grant to support work reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity

The team is trying to solve a hundred-year-old mystery of physics with the help of small gold spheres and extremely low temperatures. The observation of tiny gravitational forces between vibrating spheres may solve the mystery.
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The highly competed ERC Advanced Grant, awarded to leading top researchers, is the third ERC grant won by Professor Mika A. Sillanpää. In 2009, he received the ERC Starting Grant targeted at talented young researchers and, in 2013, he was awarded the ERC Consolidator Grant intended for top researchers establishing their careers. Picture: Aalto University.