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2181 results for News, Materials and natural resources, Research, Sustainability, construction, textiles, Press releases, Research & Art, Studies

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.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Maria Intscher from Vera Wang

Join the front-runner research in artificial intelligence – 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?
Research & Art
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FCAI_get_together_2018_Aalto_SCI_photo_Matti_Ahlgren

Smartphone typing speeds catching up with keyboards

A study of over 37,000 users shows that the ‘typing gap’, the difference typing speeds between mobile devices and physical keyboards is decreasing, and 10–19-year olds can type about 10 words-per-minute faster than their parents' generation.
Research & Art
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Someone typing on a phone next to someone typing on a laptop

How to create things that don’t exist

The newest theoretical physics professor at Aalto calculates what we need to do to create electronic states that can’t otherwise exist in nature, and how we can harness them for quantum computing
Appointments, Research & Art
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Professor Lado in the physics department coffee room

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.
Research & Art
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Pietari Keskinen

Dissertation: Finland may become one of the largest users and producers of biofuels by 2030

Societal efforts to become more sustainable may actually lead to unsustainable outcomes.
Research & Art
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Oil. Photo: Aleksi Poutanen

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.
Press releases
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The new wax solution has shown great success in making a wide range of fabrics water resistant.

HowUTeach - self-reflection tool for higher education teachers

HowUTeach is part of the UniHow product family of digital reflection and feedback systems, developed at the University of Helsinki.
From autumn 2019, the questionnaire is piloted at Aalto University. The data collected is used, for instance, to develop the individualized feedback that the system will provide the respondents. HowUTeach is in development stage.
For Aalto community
Studies, University
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UniHow logo

Research data events open to all

RDA Plenary co-located events on research data and open science, on 21-22 October, open to all.
Research & Art
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Group work at Aalto University (photo: Aino Huovio)

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.
Research & Art
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Vesipullo

We need to redesign everything—but how?

Meeting sustainable development goals requires more collaboration between disciplines.
Research & Art
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Redesigning everything for sustainability. Illustration by Marika Latsone

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
Research & Art
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eco 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.
Research & Art
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Ilmastonmuutoksen hillitseminen

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.

Cooperation, Research & Art, University
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AELCLIC Pathfinder project

Smarter energy

From research into electro-chemical conversion to creating policy for demand-response planning, Aalto University is working on ways to develop smarter and more sustainable energy grids
Research & Art
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Uudentyyppisten akkujen testauksessa käytetty komponentti. Kuva: Aleksi Poutanen / Aalto-yliopisto

Applying for reasearch leaves or artistic leaves at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November

Applying for reasearch leave at ARTS, open yearly until 30 November
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Unto Rautio, Aalto-yliopisto

Updated guidelines for human research ethics

Materials and support in research ethics available for Aalto researchers
For Aalto community
Research & Art, University
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Nainen lukee opasta. Kuvassa näkyy lisäksi henkilön kädet ja punaiset hihat.

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.
Research & Art
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SELECT for Cities, logos

Media Lab: Master's thesis presentations

MA in New Media master's thesis presentations autumn 2019
Studies
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väre building

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.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Kuva osoittaa, miten valmistetaan biosynteettistä hämähäkinseittiä suurjännitteen avulla