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Business and growth from research in the field of health
To boost growth, Aalto University and the University of Helsinki join their forces in top-level science with HUS and the City of Helsinki.
Log In to Your Phone with a Finger-Drawn Doodle Instead of a Password
Free-form passwords you draw with your fingers can be faster than typing passwords, say researchers.
Atomic structure of metal-halide perovskites from first principles: The chicken-and-egg paradox of the organic-inorganic interaction
We just submitted our first paper on hybrid perovskites. Look it up on the arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/1602.08935)
Density functional theory study of the α−γ phase transition in cerium: Role of electron correlation and f-orbital localization
New paper on the phase transition in cerium published in Physical Review B 93, 075153 (2016)
The model for likelihood to participate in conferences can be used to improve communities
Modelling revealed that the probability of participating in the same conference again increases in relation to previous regular participation.
Aalto-1 satellite is ready for space
Finland’s first satellite will be launched into space later in spring 2016.
Members of Aalto community awarded grants for more than half a million euros by Finnish Cultural Foundation
Experts of culture, science, technology and economics were among those who received funding.
The acclaimed teachers' coding MOOC to continue
The restructured course has four lines of study and makes use of the learning platforms developed at Aalto and is suitable for mass courses.
Is zero-effort computer security a dream?
Study shows that although ZEBRA works very well with honest people, opportunistic attackers can fool the system.
Quantum physicists turn to the dark state
A team of quantum physicists at Aalto University managed to tame a so-called "dark state".
Industrial internet and 5G meet in Otaniemi
The aim of the project is to build pilot applications in cooperation with companies.
Annika Stuke has been granted the right to pursue doctoral studies
Annika Stuke was granted the right to pursue doctoral studies last Friday.
Promising results obtained with a new and simpler way to fabricate graphene component
The 2D material device designed and fabricated by Aalto University's researchers may prove useful in wearable electronics and sensors.
Solar energy pioneer Professor Peter Lund receives award for life's work
FinSolar project network of more than 50 organisations honoured Professor Peter Lund.
Navigation using music leaves the user's hands free
Most people are able to navigate easily by following audio guidance while walking or cycling.
Strategy is not just talking and hand waving
Researchers show that unless companies understand what their capabilities are, they may end up attempting to do something that is not possible.
Health Capital Helsinki brings together top experts
Broad cooperation is needed in the creation of new companies, in order for the right know-how and people to find each other.
Awarded method makes textile fibre from waste cotton
A greener textile industry requires expertise in chemistry, design and economy, stresses Herbert Sixta who leads the development of Ioncell-F.
Network methods enable more efficient, fault-tolerant, and environmentally friendlier transport services
This project harnesses the network theory to serve data-driven understanding of cities, urbanization, and public transport planning.
Professor Sigg makes sense of sensor data in Pervasive and mobile environments
Professor Sigg motivates his students by letting them solve actual problems.
