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21st century medical needles for high-tech cancer diagnostics

Modern medicine needs better quality samples than traditional biopsy needles can provide, ultrasonically oscillating needles can improve treatment and reduce discomfort
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The ultrasonic needle, which is a regular medical needle with a metal attachement connected to a large box on the side of the syringe

New nanoscale device for spin technology

Spin waves could unlock the next generation of computer technology, a new component allows physicists to control them
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A green laser light shining on a sample stage between two magnets

The SUBURBAN PRIDE project examines the relationship between mental images of suburbs and the built environment

The multidisciplinary project combines history of architecture, sociology, and research in critical cultural heritage and landscape architecture. The purpose of the project, based on research and workshops, is to build a sustainable future for suburbs.
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Kerrostalo ja kallioita

Finnish Quantum Institute announced

InstituteQ will coordinate research, teaching and commercialisation across Finland
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The low-temperature plate inside of the refrigerator. The team attaches their bolometers here. Credit: Aalto University.

Is battery recycling environmentally friendly?

Researchers conduct life-cycle assessment to determine the actual carbon footprint of battery recycling
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Battery recycling_photo Valeria Azovskaya

Astronomers image magnetic fields at the edge of M87’s black hole

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, who produced the first ever image of a black hole, has revealed today a new view of the massive object at the centre of the M87 galaxy: how it looks in polarised light.
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A view of the M87 supermassive black hole in polarised light, © EHT Collaboration

Economists see an emission allowance system for construction materials as the most cost-effective way of reducing the carbon footprint of construction

An emissions allowance system would steer the construction industry toward making the needed emission reductions where it can be done at the lowest possible costs, researchers say.
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Kuvituskuva: moderni toimistorakennus, jossa lasiset seinät

Northern Dimension Newsflash 1/2021 has been published

In this newsletter, you can read about the updated events calendar and the interesting activities carried out in cooperation with the ND Partnerships in the fields of environment, transport and logistics, health and social well-being, and culture.
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Northern Dimension Newsletter 1-21

Difficulty learning nonsense words may indicate a child’s high risk of dyslexia

Studies show disorder is linked to the left cerebral hemisphere and that confidence can help kids overcome difficulties
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Magnetoencephalography (MEG) was used to study reading difficulties in children. This photo shows preparations for the measurement test. The child in the photo was not part of the study. Picture : Aalto University.

A recent study "Collaboration and Innovation in the Northern Dimension Countries" by the ND Partnership on Culture

A recent study published by the Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture (NDPC) suggests, amongst other findings, that there are seven important cross-sectoral innovation elements that should be taken into account when developing policy in this area.
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Innovation Impact per Domain by NDPC

Finnish universities join forces to train 5G experts

FITech universities are using a million euros in funding to launch expert training in 5G technology.
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Etualalla seisovan naisen taustalla abstrakti taustakuva, ja kuvan päällä keltaisella ohjelmointitekstiä

Aalto University’s Art & Design now ranked 6th in the world

Six of Aalto’s fields reached the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
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QS-ranking tulos 2021

Cinema acoustics can modify substantially the soundscape of a movie

Carefully mixed music can sound stuffy or the clarity of speech may suffer, noticed researchers of Acoustics at Aalto University.
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Leffateatterin akustiikka tallennettiin erikoismikrofonilla. Kuva: Janne Riionheimo / Aalto-yliopisto

Researchers watch anti-cancer drug release from DNA nanostructures in real time

Findings provide insights into tunable drug delivery and new design paradigms of DNA-based drug-carriers
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dox release from dna nanostructure aalto university

AI predicts if storms will cause blackouts many days in advance

A collaboration between Aalto University and Finnish Meteorological Institute improves prediction tools for energy companies
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Myrskyennuste

Saki monkeys get screen time for more control over their lives in captivity

Computer scientists have designed a video player that the small primates can activate on demand
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Two white-face sakis sitting on a tree branch and grooming in Korkeasaari Zoo

New physics rules tested on quantum computer

Simulation of non-Hermitian quantum mechanics using a quantum computer goes beyond centuries old conventions
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A small microchip containg quantum circuitry inside a metal sample holder

Artificial intelligence for dementia prevention

AI-Mind is a 5-year project funded by Horizon 2020, with the goal of facilitating a paradigm shift in clinical practice of mild cognitive impairment. A team of Aalto University and HUS Helsinki University Hospital researchers are involved in the project
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Picture: Neurocenter Finland.

Aalto University establishes a unique professorship in ownership

The professorship, established with donated funds, promotes high-quality academic research and teaching as well as Finnish ownership expertise and the culture of ownership.
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Kuvassa näkyy Aalto-yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu talvella dronella kuvattuna. Kuvan otti Roope Kiviranta Aalto-yliopistosta.

Otaniemi’s shopping centre will be renamed A Blanc

The renovation of the beautiful building designed by Alvar Aalto will be completed by summer.
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Havainnekuva A Blanc -rakennuksesta.