Latest research news
Mets盲hovi caught a strong sun spot in solar map video
A video made of Mets盲hovi solar maps reveals the largest sun spot in 24 years.
Smartphones are saving and wasting our time
The use of smartphones generates ambivalent user experiences 鈥 they are seen as both time-saving and time-wasting devices.
Dr. Mervi Rajahonka acknowledged by the EDAMBA 2014 doctoral thesis competition
The research focused on the concept of modularity.
Newly conferred Honorary Doctor, algorithmics pioneer Esko Ukkonen: 鈥滳omputation will become like electricity鈥
Professor Esko Ukkonen was made Honorary Doctor of Technology at Aalto University鈥檚 Conferment Ceremony 10 October 2014.
Jonna Kuusisto invited to present her work at European Paper Week
Jonna Kuusisto has been selected as one of three young researchers to present her work.
InterTran research project focused on expanding policy domain of traffic and transport in Europe
The 3-year project was concluded in September.
Toyota enthusiastic over Aalto鈥檚 materials research
Professor Maarit Karppinen鈥檚 research group is developing better battery materials by means of atomic layer deposition.
Kristian M枚ller received the 2013 Best Paper Award by Industrial Marketing Management journal
The paper provides novel lenses for making sense of the business marketing research.
New members for the Millennium Prize Selection Committee
Appointments made at the proposal of Aalto University.
It matters who touches you when you make decisions
Even though a touch makes people more generous, this works mainly if the transaction occurs between strangers, a new study suggests.
Dam construction on the Mekong River poses threat to ecosystems and livelihoods
Tens of dams have been built on the Mekong River. The dams and climate change threaten the area鈥檚 ecosystems, livelihoods and food security.
Aalto University-launched brain stimulation company lists on the stock exchange
Medical device developed by Nexstim achieves very promising results for stroke patient rehabilitation
Better and less expensive LED lights
The researchers at Aalto University are looking for better materials and more efficient production methods for Nobel Prize-winning LED lights.
Three scientists to be awarded Honorary Doctorates from the School鈥檚 research areas
The Aalto University schools of technology will confer honorary doctorates on ten eminent persons in the fields of science, technology and society.
Developing renewable energy concepts at workshop in Brazil
鈥淭he moment I saw the ad, I knew I wanted to participate the workshop鈥, Sanjay Shah, student of Process Systems Engineering, says.
Catalyst could help bleach pulp in seconds
In addition to time, a promising invention in the field of chemical technology could also save energy and chemicals.
Researchers prefer citing researchers of good reputation
If a scientist has a good reputation among his colleagues, other scientists are more likely to cite his publications.
Scientists demonstrate efficient energy transfer mechanism for graphene sensors and transistors
Aalto University researchers have demonstrated a new type of scattering process to provide an efficient energy transfer mechanism in graphene.
SYSTEM RESEARCH - "Studies from Aalto University in the Area of Neuroscience Described (Neuromagnetic brain responses to other person's eye blinks seen on video)"
Recent findings of the researchers of the Brain Research Unit reveal that eye blinks may relate to the social importance of facial gestures.
Field of Science - Epiphenom: "Supernatural believers see minds at work behind random patterns"
A recent article of the neuroscientists of Aalto University and University of Helsinki, is reviewed in the Field of Science blog -"Epiphenom".