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Solar cells from nanowires and window glass
02.05.2012 A group of Aalto University researchers has been able to grow high-quality nanowires on low-cost glass substrates. The result of their work is a step towards less expensive and more efficient solar cells.
Admission results of the Master´s programmes published
27.04.2012 The admission results of the Master's programmes at Aalto University have been published on 27 April.
Why does a Blu-ray player break?
26.04.2012 The blue laser beam required by a Blu-ray player for reading data is produced by a UV laser diode. When this small component loses its power, the player breaks.
Doctoral dissertation: Computer uses sound recognition to teach flamenco rhythms
17.04.2012 People and computers can interact by means of rhythmic sounds, such as hand clapping. This doctoral dissertation presents new methods by which a computer can recognise and analyse a person’s sonic gestures in real time.
Robot sumo wrestling: students participating in elementary school technology education
12.04.2012 Students of Aalto University run robot clubs for elementary schools' pupils. In these clubs, pupils find out about Lego robots' senses or prepare for Finnish championship matches in robot sumo wrestling. The idea behind is to bring more creativity and innovativeness into elementary school teaching with the help of technology education.
Apply to the new Aalto University mentoring programme for students and alumni
11.04.2012 The Aalto University Alumni Relations will launch a new mentoring programme for students and alumni in autumn 2012. In the programme, alumni who have already graduated from Aalto University or its predecessors will support master's degree students in matters related to working life. The mentoring programme for the academic year 2012-2013 also includes an English-speaking group aimed at international degree students. Application is open until 15th May.
Doctoral dissertation: More effective diagnosis for children with heart problems
11.04.2012 Children's heart sounds can be analysed effectively thanks to the use of new technologies. A system for screening for heart murmurs in children based on sound analysis was developed in a recent doctoral thesis. By measuring the duration and height of a heart murmur it is possible, in primary health care, to determine whether the heart needs to be further examined. This saves health care resources, as it avoids unnecessary visits to specialist doctors.
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