Press releases
Anne Brunila appointed Chair of the Aalto University Board
Mikko Kosonen was appointed Vice Chair.
Robin Hunicke visiting Games Now! on 8.2.2016
Robin Hunicke will talk with the topic “Games, Players and Emotions” on 8.2. starting at 15.00 at The Stage of the Design Factory.
Maxwell’s demon as a self-contained, information-powered refrigerator
Scientists created a nano-scale device that may facilitate the design of future computers, for example.
More Higgs particles can be found by studying superfluid helium
Recent study predicts that these particles are much heavier than earlier observation.
Graphene nanoribbons get metallic
Researchers at Aalto University have succeeded in experimentally realizing metallic graphene nanoribbons that are only 5 carbon atoms wide.
Finland is a pioneer in teaching coding at schools in Europe
A MOOC in coding directed at teachers received enthusiastic feedback from participants.
Better materials promise LED's at a fraction of the cost
For the reactors used in the manufacture of LED's there are more promising materials than the ones currently in use, the researchers point out.
Three-dimensional visual art requires movement and immediacy
In her recent doctoral research, Riikka Mäkikoskela investigates the birth of three-dimensional works of art.
Mikko Kosonen ʵ University Board
Chairman Matti Alahuhta will leave the board. The new chair will be chosen in the meeting in January.
A community may benefit from white lies
Researchers have proved that both too much lying and complete honesty may damage social relationships.
Solar activity can disturb even air traffic
Understanding long-term activity of the Sun helps to predict its effects.
WarSampo to open up the data from the World War II to citizens and researchers
The new information service links over one million pieces of information with each other and sheds light on Finland's history in an unprecedented way.
Sculptural artwork can benefit from material printing and robotics
A newly published dissertation examines the status of Finnish public sculpture and factors that are contributing pressure for change.
3D amplifies emotions evoked by facial expressions
The research findings have implications for emotion research, entertainment industry and 3D displays.
The first years of screenwriting in Finland were contradictory
A recent doctoral dissertation shows that the field balanced between seeking appreciation and uniqueness in the 1930s.
Equality in supervisor-subordinate relationships does not always yield the best results
Instead of absolute equality, supervisors should strive for good interaction with at least some subordinates.
A rap generator is now available to the public on the Internet
The DeepBeat is a machine learning algorithm that creates rap lyrics on the basis of huge data masses.
Pop-ups and animated advertisements annoy consumers
A dissertation demonstrates that greater attention value of advertisements does not always improve the effectiveness of advertising.
4G mobile communications system is vulnerable to location tracking
The study uncovered several vulnerabilities using monitoring of mobile communications and setting up fake base stations in laboratory environments.
Next-gen 5G network being built at Otaniemi
At a later date, the network will be expanded to the city area, with companies in the sector being invited to participate in development.
