How will e-scooters transform urban spaces?
E-scooters have joined the cityscape—and have changed how we move around.
Nov 7, 2022
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Engineering
Converting biowastes into a sustainable material for sound absorption
Researchers at Aalto University are developing a way to convert biowaste into a new, sustainable sound-absorbing material. One of the intended outcomes for the research project is to create alternatives to mineral wool construction ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Engineering
Free tool helps to recycle film plastic waste generated in the construction of apartment buildings
For the first time, researchers at Aalto University examined how much film plastic is produced in the construction of apartment blocks. When the amount of waste is known at different stages of construction, recycling can ...
Oct 20, 2022
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Business
Blockchains uphold data platform cooperation
Researchers at Aalto University have studied how the market for data could be made to function technically, especially in the world of the Internet of Things (IoT).
May 23, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Researchers developed invisible, machine-washable solar cell technology for clothing
The discrete nature of the solar cells protects them—and makes the clothes more attractive, the physics and design researchers say. Promising applications include work and outdoor clothing, and curtains which react to changes ...
May 19, 2022
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Computer Sciences
Artificial intelligence can offset human frailties, leading to better decisions
Modern life can be full of baffling encounters with artificial intelligence—think misunderstandings with customer service chatbots or algorithmically misplaced hair metal in your Spotify playlist. These AI systems can't ...
May 12, 2022
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Business
Wooden buildings are a sustainable alternative in the face of global steel shortages
The war in Ukraine and the resulting European sanctions on Russia have dramatically affected energy and commodity prices. The combination of supply uncertainty, expensive energy, and rising material costs has added urgency ...
May 5, 2022
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Internet
Size of mobile web pages increased tenfold in ten years, with implications for energy consumption
According to estimates, the ICT sector's share of the world's energy consumption will surpass 20 percent by the end of this decade. One of the reasons is the huge increase in the number and size of websites, says Jukka Manner, ...
May 3, 2022
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Engineering
The acoustics of rooms can now be measured better than before
Acoustics researchers of Aalto University have discovered a way to improve the most common measurement method, the sine sweep technique, which has been in use for 20 years since it replaced all previous methods.
Mar 29, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Convenient wireless charging for home use
A new wireless charging system can charge devices placed anywhere within a ring around it. Existing systems transfer power in a specific direction or to a specific position. By providing a donut-shaped charging field, the ...
Mar 4, 2022
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