The mystery of the immortal
Artist professor Maija Tammi and graphic artist Ville Tietäväinen have created an art book that combines scientific research, art and storytelling.
Second report by the Helsinki GSE Situation Room: Lay-offs and redundancies caused by the corona crisis have hit different employee groups in different ways
The report is presented at an open access webinar in Zoom on Thursday, 23 April at 8 am.
Artificial intelligence passes on skills at the workplace
A new technology automatically creates guidance in work tasks and it promises to save money and time in the training of employees.
DiCtion Uses Visual Data to Automate Construction Site Processes
Sensors and cameras on a digitalised construction site provide a huge amount of useful data. As a result, it’s becoming almost impossible to interpret that data manually. Aalto University is now looking for ways to automate the processing and use of construction data in the DiCtion research project.
On the Way to a Digital Revolution in Construction
Trimble is one of the partners in the Aalto University-led research and development project DiCtion (Digitalizing Construction Workflows). Trimble’s Jukka Suomi shares his thoughts on how the project is contributing to the digital revolution in the industry and explains what the company is developing in DiCtion.
How to Make High-Rise Construction Perform Better
High-rise construction has been around since the 1880s, but in Finland it’s still a fairly rare phenomenon. As cities are considering new ways to meet the demands of the ever-increasing urban population, high-rises are now part of the solution. A working group of the Building 2030 consortium is exploring processes and technologies for making high-rise construction more efficient and sustainable.
Relying on “local food†is a distant dream for most of the world
A recent study from Aalto University shows that less than one-third of the world's population could currently meet their demand for food produced in their local vicinity
Bacteria factories and soft robots
Tailored molecules and materials could revolutionise the chemicals industry, move fabrics and make solar panels more ecological.
Creating zero-energy houses, non-toxic glitter and fossil-free glue with wood
Building wisely with wood is an efficient way to combat climate change. It’s possible to build almost anything with wood if we develop our expertise and adjust our attitudes, an expert says.
The best food ideas are chewed over in company, not alone
Nimble experimentation by small companies with their customers and even competitors brings new treats to your plate.
Anything but an ordinary greenhouse
A wood-structured windowless greenhouse consumes only half as much energy as a traditional glass greenhouse. In addition to producing food, Pasi Herranen’s invention could generate electricity and excess heat in the future.
Professors Farah Kodeih and Henri Schildt: ‘Due to coronavirus, we all have the opportunity to reflect on radical uncertainty'
The uncertainties and disruptions we are now experiencing, although temporary and often modest, provide a glimpse into the commonly overlooked hardships of marginalized individuals.
Business Finland funding call for projects related to resolving the corona crisis – deadline 30.6.2020
The corona crisis has created new societal needs. Business Finland responds to this need by offering research organizations an opportunity to apply for funding to address the challenges caused by the corona crisis. Funding can be applied for until June 30th, 2020.
Finally, Anyons reveal their exotic quantum properties
A groundbreaking discovery by Aalto physicist, Dr. Manohar Kumar, will feature on the front cover of the journal Science
The cost of ‘fast fashion’ – Up to 92 million tonnes of waste and 79 trillion litres of water consumed per year to make garments
The fashion industry contributes to 10% of global pollution. A system-wide transition needed immediately to reduce environmental costs of the fashion industry, a new Aalto University study concludes in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment journal.
Something is Lurking in the Heart of Quasar 3C 279
First Event Horizon Telescope Images of a Black-Hole Powered Jet
Researchers need help to obtain data about experiences of the pandemic
We are asking members of the public to share how the pandemic is affecting them to help understand its effects
Helsinki GSE establishes an economic situation room - The aim is to support fast decision making amid the coronavirus crisis
The project highlights Finland as a solid example of effective and timely policy decisions due to availability of data.
Instructions for research related to coronavirus
Academy-funded researchers may direct their ongoing project towards studying the COVID-19 epidemic by applying for a change in the intended use of funding. . Please, contact your School’s grant advisor in case you plan to make an amendment in any research project.
Researchers modelling the spread of the coronavirus emphasise the importance of avoiding busy indoor spaces
A joint project carried out by four Finnish research organisations has studied the transport and spread of coronavirus through the air. Preliminary results indicate that aerosol particles carrying the virus can remain in the air longer than was originally thought, so it is important to avoid busy public indoor spaces. This also reduces the risk of droplet infection, which remains the main path of transmission for coronavirus.
