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Sean Shin's paper accepted to be published in the Journal of Financial Economics
Assistant Professor Sean Shin's joint paper with Jaewon Choi, Saeid Hoseinzade and Hassan Tehranian has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Financial Economics.
Discussions about racism strongly differ in the Finnish news media and discussion forums
On the popular Suomi24 discussion forum, users see immigration and minorities as a threat to 鈥渢he ordinary Finnish people鈥, while journalists address racism from a historical and international perspective.
Maria Intscher of the fashion house Vera Wang got excited about wood-based glitter and bacterial cellulose
There is a lot of potential in new material innovations also in fashion. The more you can control the material the better.
Join the front-runner research in artificial intelligence 鈥 come to the FCAI flagship community event
Have you ever wondered how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to benefit your own research? Do you wish to collaborate and create something new and exciting with top AI researchers? Do you want to know more about the flagship program of Academy of Finland?
Smartphone typing speeds catching up with keyboards
A study of over 37,000 users shows that the 鈥榯yping gap鈥, the difference typing speeds between mobile devices and physical keyboards is decreasing, and 10鈥19-year olds can type about 10 words-per-minute faster than their parents' generation.
How to create things that don鈥檛 exist
The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can鈥檛 otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing
Towards a better world by understanding context and user
Studies in information networks helped Pietari Keskinen to realise that making the world a better place calls for understanding of context, instead of hard technology.
A new, natural wax coating makes garments water-resistant and breathable
Aalto University researchers have made a non-toxic coating solution with wax obtained from Brazilian palm tree leaves.
Finland is well positioned to become a world leader in the responsible textile and fashion industry
Fast fashion pushes beyond the Earth鈥檚 limits.
Wiser decisions
The solution is to bring people together on the same path so we can make the decisions that are best for us all.
We need to redesign everything鈥攂ut how?
Meeting sustainable development goals requires more collaboration between disciplines.
Diesel from wasteflows and other alternatives to fossil fuels
Renewable diesel, made from biomasses and waste flows, produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than normal diesel
Five tips for tackling climate change
Plant-based diet and living car-free are some of the most effective ways to mitigate your personal carbon footprint.
Promoting climate change adaptation in Europe from the local level
Aalto University is leading a European project aiming to find ways to adapt to climate change. The focus is in mobilizing society by creating local networks.
Dr. Nikolas Breitkopf appointed as postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Finance
Dr. Nikolas Breitkopf has been appointed as postdoctoral researcher in Finance in the Department of Finance.
SELECT for Cities project closing the testing phase
During the summer months, CKIR has been deeply involved in engaging users in a testing process, related to urban solutions developed for Helsinki citizens and tourists.
Spider silk is created by adding spider DNA to microbes
Researchers studying spiders have produced a synthetic biomaterial that can, in future, be used to make a multitude of products from clothes to car parts.
Circular economy workshop series brings cross-university collaboration
Upcoming workshop series aims to be a forum for knowledge sharing in circular economy and cross-disciplinary communication for successful collaborations.
A combination of wood fibres and spider silk could rival plastic
The unique material outperforms most of today鈥檚 synthetic and natural materials by providing high strength and stiffness, combined with increased toughness
