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Ultra-narrow metallic armchair graphene nanoribbons

Amina's paper on ultra-narrow metallic armchair graphene nanoribbons out in Nature Communications
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Professor of Energy Technology and Energy Economics Sanna Syri focuses on mitigating climate change

The promises made by countries to reduce emissions are not sufficient to limit warming to two degrees, let alone to the 1.5 degrees.
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In addition to teaching, Syri conducts her own research and communicates views from the world of science to decision-makers. For example, she has worked in the Finnish Climate Panel for four years preparing reports on energy and climate issues for politicians. Occasionally, she is also heard as an individual professor in the Parliament.

Graphene nanoribbons get metallic

Researchers at Aalto University have succeeded in experimentally realizing metallic graphene nanoribbons that are only 5 carbon atoms wide.
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Schematic of the tip of a scanning tunneling microscope on a graphene nanoribbon. Picture: Peter Liljeroth's team.

It is not only the economy that is shaken up by platforms

A new research project is looking for ways by which Finland would come out as a winner from a radical transformation of the society.
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Biodesign Finland brings new solutions to the hospital world

An interdisciplinary team will develop biomedical technologies that can be commercialised.
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WorkPartner robot retired to the Museum of Technology

The robot's development project took place during the time when digitalisation started strongly influence the development of machines.
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Satu Hassi: New energy solutions need users’ acceptance

New technology and engineering solutions are not enough. The users´ point of view is very important and too often forgotten.
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Guests of honor at the book launch (from the left): Professor Risto Nieminen, Dean, Ms Satu Hassi, Member of Parliament, Professor Gary Marquis, Dean,  and Mr Giorgio Visetti, Ambassador of Italy.

Heat treatment improves the cracking resistance of nickel-based alloy weld metals

Post-weld heat treatment can be used to positively impact the cracking resistance of nickel-based alloy weld metals used in nuclear power plants.
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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.
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Three-dimensional visual art requires movement and immediacy

In her recent doctoral research, Riikka Mäkikoskela investigates the birth of three-dimensional works of art.
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Openers of legal data were awarded in the Open Finland Challenge competition

Semantic Finlex will bring legal and juridical data to everyone's reach as a Linked Open Data service.
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Good corporate responsibility reporting practices are a part of successful companies

School of Business researchers have been involved in developing reporting practices.
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The winners of Finland's Responsibility Reporting Competition were awarded at Säätytalo in Helsinki on 25 November 2015.

A costume designer wanted to be more than a provider of clothing for performers

A recent dissertation sheds light on the different stages in the career of Liisi Tandefelt and changes that have taken place in the profession.
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A community may benefit from white lies

Researchers have proved that both too much lying and complete honesty may damage social relationships.
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Solar activity can disturb even air traffic

Understanding long-term activity of the Sun helps to predict its effects.
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The fall 2015 meeting of all the ReSoLVE research groups was organised 28.-29.10.2015 in Otaniemi (picture: Mikko Raskinen).

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.
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Professors granted two year Tekes funding for research of digital marketplaces

The purpose of this research is to increase understanding of the structure, logistics and management of marketplaces.
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Professor Lasse Mitronen (left), Professor Jim Kijima and Professor Arto Lindblom in front of the headquarters of Japan's largest e-commerce corporation Rakuten in October 2015.

N. Asokan and Andrei Gurtov named distinguished scientists of the ACM

ACM is the main professional organization in computer science, and this prestigious award is given first time ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University researchers.
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Seminar "Halogen Bonding: A New Paradigm in Supramolecular Chemistry" by Prof Pierangelo Metrangolo

Centre of Excellence HYBER offers a seminar by visiting Professor Pierangelo Metrangolo, Politecnico di Milano
7.12.2015
13.15-15.00
CHEM: A 304
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The importance of strategic thinking for exploiting big data

Digitalisation bringing change also to the HR sector
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Professor Kristiina Mäkelä was speaking on change trends in HR at the 'Uudista ja Uudistu 2015 (Reform and Renew)' event organised by human resource management group HENRY ry. and held in Wanha Satama on 24 November.