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Rare metals need efficient recycling
How can the valuable ingredients of batteries be recovered? What could replace bismuth, tellurium and many other rarities? These issues are being examined by the CloseLoop project.
A new Bose–Einstein condensate created at Aalto University
Researchers at Aalto University, Finland are the first to create a Bose–Einstein condensate of light coupled with metal electrons, so-called surface plasmon polaritons.
Fighting the flames – better together
The fundamental questions of sustainable development are integral in our business research as well, says Professor Minna Halme.
What if the world’s cattle munched on Finnish wood?
A new manufacturing method will open entirely new markets for microcrystalline cellulose. It could be used, for example, to enrich animal fodder.
Turning off the tap
There is no single solution to the shortage of water, but applying several might get the job done.
Global Radical Relevances Conference 2018
The first Radical Relevances Conference will take place at Aalto University in 25-27 April. The conference themes focus on what is relevant to lived experience.
Life-span of new solar cell technologies to increase even tenfold with methods developed in doctoral study
New types of solar cells lose their effectiveness as they age because electrolyte in them loses colour, which indicates a decrease in charge carriers.
Jouni Punkki: The future of concrete is 3D
Professor Jouni Punkki examines the new possibilities of concrete and makes spectacular sculptures of it.
Searching for alternative and sustainable solutions for renewable energy storage
Mitigation of climate change requires increasing the use of renewable energy and the development of storage.
Jesus Llorente Santos and Juha-Matti Tilli awarded in SoftFIRE challenge
Jesus Llorente Santos and Juha-Matti Tilli entered the SoftFIRE challenge in NFV/SDN/5G technologies and were awarded the 2nd place for the Security stream.
ERC Advanced Grants for Peter Liljeroth and Orlando Rojas
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded their €2.5-million-each Advanced Grants ºÚÁÏÍø University professors Peter Liljeroth and Orlando Rojas.
The traits of fast typists discovered by analysing 136 million keystrokes
An online study with 168,000 people shows large variation in typing speeds and styles.
Increasingly dense cities and climate change require efficient urban runoff management
A Finnish cooperation project is developing innovative and natural urban runoff solutions with export potential.
Zombies, Cyborgs & Chimeras - a presentation by Stelarc & discussion
Join the world-famous performance artist Stelarc’s presentation in Aalto University, followed up by discussion on 12 April.
Borrow a researcher for an hour – top digital experts offer free Skype conversations and coaching 23–27 April
Are you interested in 5G, blockchains, crowdsourcing or perhaps digital ethics? Call a researcher week offers a unique opportunity to have a chat with experts.
Mathematical method exposes differences between social and healthcare providers
A more comprehensive assessment of service quality makes it possible to cut social and healthcare spending without affecting the quantity or quality of the services.
Arkhimedes features Artificial Intelligence for Microscopic Structure Search project of CEST
CEST's Artificial Intelligence for Microscopic Structure Search project is featured in Arkhimedes 01/2018.
Weather phenomena such as El Niño affect up to two-thirds of the world’s harvests
Air pressure, sea level temperature or other similar factors fluctuate regularly in areas far apart in a way that causes rain and temperature patterns to shift significantly.
Group members received a grant for their contributions in writing an article to Materia- magazine
Prof. Lundström and doctoral student Antti Porvali along with other writers received the grant for their contributions in writing the article titled "Waste heaps may be set to reveal their content of critical metals".
Creative Commons licenses allow use for education and research – See the ImagOA guide
Aalto Learning Centre’s Resource Guides has published ImagOA guide that helps to take advantage of the opportunities offered by citation methods and Creative Commons licenses.