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Invisible dirt detector tested out in Finnish hospital

The technique can be used in sectors ranging from healthcare to the food industry. In the future, it could also be used for detecting viruses
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AutoDet. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen.

Finnish researchers join forces to investigate the airborne transmission of coronavirus

The project includes fluid dynamics physicists, virologists and biomedical engineering specialists. The researchers are using a supercomputer to carry out 3D modelling and believe that the first results will be obtained in the next few weeks.
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Miten koronavirus levi盲盲

New material developed could help clean energy revolution

Researchers developed a promising graphene鈥揷arbon nanotube catalyst, giving them better control over hugely important chemical reactions for producing hydrogen fuel
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A cartoon of the structure of the catalyst

Academic results and international recognition developed favourably in 2019

Campus development took major steps and the School of Business relocated to the new building at the heart of Otaniemi campus.
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Opiskelijoita kampuksella. Kuva: Unto Rautio / Aalto-yliopisto.

The European Commission offers significant support to Europe鈥檚 AI excellence

The European Commission has decided to fund ELISE, a project proposal that specifically focuses on fundamental research in artificial intelligence, driven by machine learning, with 12 million euros.
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Koneoppiminen on vienyt eteenp盲in muun muassa konen盲枚n, datatieteen, robotiikan ja ihmisen ja koneen vuorovaikutuksen aloja. Kuva: Aki-Pekka Sinikoski

New scanner can improve the detection of cancer tissue and brain disease diagnoses

Researchers aim to have the technology ready for hospital use and commercialisation by the end of next year.
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Photo: The new technology enables a quiet and more open device structure. Photo: Kalle Kataila.

Turbulent convection at the heart of stellar activity

By combining modern data analysis techniques with stellar structure modelling for main-sequence and giant stars, researchers shed new light on stellar dynamos
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An illustration showing how stars consist of a core, a radiation zone and a convection zone. In giant stars, the convection zone is proportionately much larger.

Two books by Aalto ARTS Books were awarded in an international competition

Aalto ARTS Books has received prizes in the International Creative Media Award (ICMA) competition. Both awards came in a series where science and textbooks were awarded: Juuso Koponen's and Jonatan Hild茅n's work Data Visualization Handbook won gold and Pasi R盲bina's Print of Beauty received the 鈥淎ward of Excellence鈥, which is awarded for outstanding performance.
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Data Visualization Handbook sis盲sivut Kuva: Mikko Raskinen

New study explains why superconductivity takes place in graphene

Theoretical physicists take important step in development of high temperature superconductors
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Kuva: Taiteilijan n盲kemys kaksikerrosgrafeenista. Antti Paraoanu.

Art as We Don鈥檛 Know It invites readers into the fascinating world of bioart

Art as We Don鈥檛 Know It presents a richly illustrated selection of artworks and bioart research.
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Art as We Don't Know It kansi

Molecular big data

Using quantum mechanical calculations, a dataset of 62k organic molecules was generated
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Dataset overview and dataset statistics for 62k dataset of organic molecules and their properties

New high-tech mouthwash uses light to kill harmful bacteria on teeth

The new method developed by Finnish researchers is based on dual-light photodynamic therapy. The method doesn鈥檛 interfere with friendly bacteria in the mouth, or cause bacterial resistance
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Photo: Koite Health.

Aalto ARTS Annual Review celebrated the highlights of 2019

Nine awards and prizes were presented 5 February 2020 at the traditional get-together for Aalto ARTS faculty, staff and students.
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Annual Review: Dean Tuomas Auvinen, professor Jenni Reuter, HR Coordinator Hanna Nurmela. Photo: Enni Grundstr枚m

A joint laboratory of circular economy was opened in Otaniemi

The Geological Survey of Finland, VTT and Aalto University work together with industry to develop solutions for the needs of a carbon-neutral and resource-efficient society.
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Kiertotalouslaboratorio, Ted Nuorivaara

Meyer Turku and Aalto University to expand collaboration in marine technology research and education

Aalto University and Meyer Turku Oy have signed an agreement that will strengthen and develop multidisciplinary research and education collaboration as well as give a boost to expert co-operation.
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Costa Smeralda varustelulaiturissa (Kuva: Meyer Turku Oy)

Aalto carbon nanotubes used in new material revolution

Nanomaterials produced here have been used in groundbreaking new Science paper as part of international collaboration
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Different nanotubes layered on top of eachother

Crab-shell and seaweed compounds spin into yarns for sustainable and functional materials

Biobased fibres are made from two renewable marine resources and with promise in advanced applications, in wovens and medical materials, among others. The threads draw strength from the crab chitin component and flexibility from seaweed alginate.
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Ravunkuorista ja merilev盲st盲 tehty盲 lankaa

Triumph, embrace or offset? Entrepreneurs have different storytelling styles for presenting business closure

New pioneering research shows that entrepreneurs communicate to strengthen their professional image and stakeholder relationships - and avoid blaming others.
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Graafinen kuva kuvaa niit盲 viitt盲 tapaa, joilla yritt盲j盲t viestiv盲t yrityksens盲 lopettamisp盲盲t枚ksest盲.

How sensitive can your quantum detector be?

A new device measures the tiniest energies in superconducting circuits, an essential step for quantum technology
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An illustration showing a nano-strip of copper being bombarded by photons, with a thermometer measuring its heat

Low cost solar panel research receives funding boost

鈧600,000 funding awarded to Dr Ghufran Hashmi for the development of low cost long-lasting solar energy materials
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A solar panel printed in the shape of the aalto 10th birthday party logo