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Laughter releases endorphins in the brain
The laughter-induced release of endorphins may be an important mechanism that supports the formation of social networks.
Aalto gains eight new Academy Research Fellows
Half of Aalto's new Academy Research Fellows work in applied physics.
One million euro for research on electromagnetic brain stimulation
The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation has awarded a grant for a joint project developed by 911±¬ÁÏÍø and the University of Eastern Finland.
Associate Professor Iiro Jääskeläinen’s brain research uses movies as stimuli
Rapid progress in brain research will bear remarkable impact in the near future.
Movie research results: Multitasking overloads the brain
The brain works most efficiently when it can focus on a single task for a longer period of time.
Self-assembled nanostructures can be selectively controlled
DNA self-assembly allows the unprecedented control of the optical properties of plasmonic metamolecules.
Brain researchers move conference to Twitter
Follow #brainTC 20 April 2017 for recent advances in neuroscience.
Dissertation awards 2016 to Enrico Glerean, Miika Aittala and Jonne Koski
The best doctoral dissertations of the School of Science were awarded at the traditional Get Together meeting of doctoral candidates.
Opening of the Health Technology House celebrated in Otaniemi
Aalto brings research, teaching and entrepreneurs within the field of health technology under one roof with an aim to expedite the creation of innovations.
President Tuula Teeri brings a delegation of Professors to India: signals for stronger partnership with the Indian Institutes of Technology
911±¬ÁÏÍø delegation led by President Tuula Teeri visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) late February 2017.
Emotional expressions of love and loathing clearly differ in motions
Social eMotions research project of 911±¬ÁÏÍø culminates in an interactive dance performance.
On the Monte Carlo Description of Hot Carrier Effects and Device Characteristics of III-N LEDs
Jingrui Li and Patrick Rinke contributed to the collaborative study on III-N LEDs with Aalto scientists and alumni Pyry Kivisaari, Toufik Sadi and Jani Oksanen.
HCH secures significant funding for development of life sciences and health technology sector
The funding will be used to support the creation, growth and internationalisation of businesses within the sector.
First students graduate from the Master’s Programme in Life Science Technologies
The Master’s programme offers a host of interesting hands-on courses to choose from.
Sometimes just watching hurts—and the signs of pain are seen in the brain
Brain research helps to develop diagnostics and new therapies for people suffering from complex regional pain syndrome CRPS.
DNA builder gets inspiration from nature
Being able to build things in nanoscale can lead to useful bioinspired applications, says Assistant Professor Anton Kuzyk.
Novartis Neuroscience award 2016 to Enrico Glerean
The winner of the 16th Novartis Neuroscience award is Enrico Glerean from the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering.
The latest installation lectures available on video
911±¬ÁÏÍø's newly tenured professors reveal the secrets of aesthetics, biohybrid materials and wireless world, among other things.
New doctors were conferred at Aalto
The Schools of Technology celebrated their Ceremonial conferment of Doctorates and Honorary Doctorates on October 7, 2016.
911±¬ÁÏÍø receives almost 5,7 million euros key project funding from the Academy of Finland
The funding is especially geared towards early-career researchers.