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Stability of perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cell is a ‘hot topic’ in energy. This is a potential breakthrough technology, but the cells suffer from poor stability. In this review article, researchers from Aalto and Hubei Universities provide a comprehensive discussion on the degradation mechanisms.
Nearly two billion people depend on imported food
Researchers show empirically: when population pressure increases, food is imported
People find changes in user interfaces annoying
A new model of visual learning can be used to efficiently assess the learnability of user interfaces that have changed.
Trash-2-Cash project present in H&M Global Change Awards
Trash-2-Cash (T2C) research project presented a garment made out of chemically recycled cotton in H&M Global Change Award Ceremony in Stockholm.
Refrigerator for quantum computers discovered
Quantum physicist Mikko Möttönen and his team have invented a quantum-circuit refrigerator, which can reduce errors in quantum computing.
Libertas wins DataBusiness Challenge competition
Libertas seeks to improve unemployment situation by using augmented intelligence.
Conference digs into the effects of digital disruption
Companies and researchers will meet and interact in the coming scientific conference at Aalto Design Factory.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship Day tackled social inclusion challenges
SED 2017 focused on social sustainability and inclusion in collaboration with the City of Helsinki. Local election candidates also discussed their views.
Nearly 5 million euro for pioneering biomimetics and quantum technology research
Olli Ikkala has received a prized ERC Advanced Grant for the second time and Jukka Pekola for the first time.
Aalto Festival takes over the Helsinki metropolitan area in May
As Finland celebrates its 100th year of independence, Aalto University opens its annual festival showcasing the work of the schools of science, technology, arts, and business.
CEST submitted new article on hybrid perovskites
Jingrui Li, Jari Järvi and Patrick Rinke develop the "pair mode" concept to describe the local structures of hybrid perovskites.
Metallurgists are needed to fix the sustainability gap
Professor of Metallurgy Ari Jokilaakso’s researches the behaviour of chemical elements at high temperatures. He wants to give students a real understanding of chemical phenomena.
Aalto-2 satellite to be launched after Easter
The new launch date has been set for Tuesday, 18 April.
Physics Alumni Events Series Announced
Aalto's physics undergraduates, postgraduates, and postdoctoral researchers will meet department alumni in a new events series in 2017.
Upcycling ‘fast fashion’ to reduce waste and pollution
Aalto’s Ioncell team presents their work at a meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Aalto projects in Africa focusing on supporting problem-based learning and energy efficiency
Projects in Africa granted funding by Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Brain researchers move conference to Twitter
Follow #brainTC 20 April 2017 for recent advances in neuroscience.
Funding for research on child language experiences and medieval & renaissance manuscripts
The international Digging into Data programme combines the humanities with technology.
Study on nearly zero-energy buildings receives 350,000 euros in EU funding
The objective of researchers is to develop the production of nearly zero-energy buildings with wooden structures to improve energy and cost-efficiency.
Danish composer Kristian Eidnes Andersen visits Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Andersen has worked as a sound designer and composer on some of the most significant European films of the last two decades.
