Professor Benita Heiskanen, who actively analyses political phenomena related to the United States in the media, was presented with the Research Communication Award of the University of Turku. The award was presented for the first time this year.
Euro‑BioImaging, the European research infrastructure network for biological and biomedical imaging headquartered in Turku, has secured substantial funding through the EU’s research and innovation programme Horizon Europe.
The University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University wish to deepen their long-standing collaboration in research, education and societal impact.
Researchers have identified more than 600,000 microbial proteins capable of breaking down natural and synthetic plastics, revealing a far broader biodegradation potential across microbes than previously known.
Even brief exposure to the insecticide used in mosquito repellents can significantly impair bumblebees’ ability to find their way back to the nest. The bumblebees’ ability to navigate back to the nest is vital to the survival of the entire colony.
A recent study shows that assistance dogs not only help people with practical tasks, but also actively contribute to their care, based on mutual trust and the continuous interpretation of each other.
Researchers have documented several cases of spatial orientation in tarantulas living both in trees and in underground burrows. Spatial orientation refers to the ability of an animal to understand where it is in three-dimensional space and how to navigate purposefully within its environment. The observations suggest that tarantulas may remember and reuse information to improve their chances of catching prey or to locate their retreats, for example.
A new nationwide Finnish register study shows that children with two immigrant parents are significantly less likely to receive mental health services for anxiety and depression than children of Finnish parents. At the same time, children with immigrant fathers and Finnish mothers are up to 60% more likely to use those services, revealing how a single native-born parent can dramatically shape a child's access to care.
First systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents.
The University of Turku and Turku University of Applied Sciences signed a strategic partnership agreement. The aim is to develop a new model for a higher education community that builds on the strengths of both parties. Collaboration is being developed in areas such as doctoral training and research infrastructure.