An international research project led by the Biodiversity Unit of the University of Turku is examining how nature and different living environments affect people's perception of time. The results may guide the planning of cities and other living environments.
A new study reveals that 16% of teens exposed to both phases of the Russo-Ukrainian war experience symptoms of PTSD compared to 1% of non-exposed teens, and more than 10% experience severe depressive symptoms compared to 3% of non-exposed peers. Adolescents exposed to both phases of war also reported significantly higher levels of suicide attempts. More than 10% of adolescents attempted suicide compared to 4% of non-exposed peers.
Breast cancer is able to modify the lymphatic vessels through which it travels to the draining lymph nodes. From there, it can then spread to other parts of the body. A new finding by researchers from the University of Turku, Turku University Hospital and InFLAMES Flagship may help develop targeted therapies that could prevent this spread.
A new evaluation framework promises to capture the full value of security technology systems across their lifecycle, meeting stakeholder needs and driving innovation
New research shows that modern agriculture is impacting biodiversity inside protected areas in Europe, while some traditional agricultural practices may help preserve it.
Solar energy production and cultivation can be combined effectively, according to a recent study by the University of Turku. By utilising vertical bifacial solar panels, a farmer can profit economically from solar energy production, even if only 10% of the farmland is allocated to the panels.
Text and data mining is an automated technique for analyzing large amounts of digital data. It is now indispensable for scientific research, technological innovation, and the development of artificial intelligence. “Yet the regulatory framework governing TDM requires targeted amendments,” says Maryna Manteghi from the University of Turku, who has researched the topic.
The recycling of essential nutrients for plants, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, as well as the reuse of water from municipal wastewater requires improvement. The goal of the project coordinated by the University of Turku, "Reuse of Nutrients and Water from Human Based Sludge (ReNuW-Hubs)”, is to tackle this problem concretely.
A new international consortium project led by the University of Turku has received the EUREKA label and funding, with a total budget of €5.5 million. The project will pioneer breakthroughs in plasma generator technology for extreme-heat applications through multi-material laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing.
Researchers from Turku Bioscience Centre at the University of Turku, Finland, have developed a new computational method to interpret complex single-cell data. The method helps researchers identify and group cell types across samples.