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New biopsy innovation improves reliability of cancer diagnosis; wins first prize in pitching competition
The new biopsy needle is small and utilizes ultrasound, increases the likelihood of a successful biopsy
What if AI video could solve the food crisis?
Yield Systems aims to have a significant sustainable impact on the global food system by democratising AI capabilities for plant breeding and speeding up the development of crop yields and adaptation
Data sharing is the future of materials research
Solving global challenges requires new materials, and developing these means we need to rethink our data sharing
20 years of HIIT: 'A track record of outstanding research and success in project funding'
The Helsinki Institute for Information Technology celebrated its 20 years anniversary in November. Dive into the celebrations and see how information technology research has evolved during the past 20 years.
Have you received invitations to publish? Beware of predatory and pseudo-journals
Always evaluate the integrity and reputation of the journals to which you submit manuscripts.
The investigation into the fashion studies allegations is in the final stages
The investigation follows the principles of the Aalto University Code of Conduct and it is expected to be completed during November.
Olli Ikkala receives prestigious Humboldt Research Award
Olli Ikkala will initiate a new research collaboration with Bayreuth University in Germany supported by this award. The project will combine expertise in functional and nanomaterials.
Courage and creativity in higher education—how could we teach that?
Answering the complex, dynamic and networked problems we face today means rethinking our traditional ways of working and building knowledge, according to a recent symposium on teaching arts and design at Aalto University.
What if AR Navigation could help you find free coffee at Slush?
VimAI uses machine learning mixed with computer vision to bring on a new kind of augmented reality or as they say, augmented intelligence, for indoor settings. It’s all easily accessible on a smartphone, and with no hefty infrastructure investment.
How to develop education proposals - Webinar Series (EIT RawMaterials)
How to develop successful proposals for getting your ideas to learners - the things to think about!
Expectant mothers’ pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infant brains respond to sad speech
Study shows correlation between mothers’ self-reported pregnancy-related anxiety, and babies’ blood flow to brain areas responsible for emotional responses when listening to sad speech
Call for Projects 2021 - Regional Innovation Scheme (EIT RawMaterials)
Annual call - Pre-submission: 17 JAN; Final-submission: 28 FEB
Call for EIT RawMaterials Projects 2021 is open!
Developing raw materials into a major strength for Europe
Call for Projects 2021 - Education (EIT RawMaterials)
Annual call - Pre-submission: 17 JAN; Final-submission: 28 FEB
Call for Projects 2021 - Lighthouses (EIT RawMaterials)
Lighthouses (hereafter ‘LH’) are large-scale and long-term coordinated innovation initiatives that address critical and specific raw materials challenges for Europe.
Call for Projects 2021 - Innovation (EIT RawMaterials)
Annual call - Pre-submission: 17 JAN; Final-submission: 28 FEB
What if you didn’t have to own anything?
Rentle is leading the charge on a new sustainable consumption model based on renting, and their approach is to make it much easier for businesses to run a rental business model with a simplified, modernised and powerful platform.
The Finnish Organic Association, Tapola Camphill Organic Farm and Fat Lizard Brewing Co. provide challenges to be solved on a hackathon course focusing on the digitalisation of services
Nearly 100 students will conceptualise and implement digitalisation projects related to real-time economy.
One million euros to research of radiation detection
Academy of Finland funds projects to develop highly sensitive imaging and measurement techniques.
Social media design that seeks to mitigate polarization could increase ideological distance
In a study by Matti Nelimarkka and his colleagues, interviewees brought up the fact that content recommendation models on social media may be poor solutions for reducing polarization in discussions. In another recently published article, Nelimarkka looks into how political science and HCI researchers could move toward an improved trading zone.
