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University of Helsinki: Concerns Arise as the AI Act Expands into a Complex and Challenging…
The EU is working hard to finalise its planned AI Act in the near future. However, as systems that utilise artificial intelligence evolve at a dizzying rate, the legislative package threatens to grow into a regulatory framework that…
Climate Change May Modify the Risk of Falling Prey to Infectious Diseases
The new study compiled information on the occurrence of over 75 pathogenic microbes across Europe from almost 400 bird- and 40 bat species. Combining data on occurrence with climatic factors revealed that the occurrence of most pathogens!-->…
Valio Enhances Product Development Through Collaboration with the University of Helsinki,…
New research-based knowledge and skilled experts – these are the reasons for the food company Valio to collaborate with the University of Helsinki. The fact that expertise in a number of disciplines can be found under one roof constitutes…
University of Helsinki’s Christina Williamson Awarded the 2023 Schmauss Award for Outstanding…
The Schmauss Award, presented annually, is named in memory of Dr. August Schmauss, a renowned aerosol researcher. It celebrates individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the study of atmospheric aerosols.The award citation!-->…
Protected Nature Reserves Alone Insufficient for Reversing Biodiversity Loss, New Study Shows
Biodiversity is dwindling at a rapid pace across the globe. As one key remedy, we are protecting areas around the world, hoping that they will suffice to save what is left. While protected areas have undoubtedly contributed to slowing the!-->…
University of Helsinki: Viikki Campus Aims for Global Recognition in Sustainable Food Production and…
Timber construction, carbon-neutral food production and the promotion of the health of all living beings are among the fields where pioneering innovations emerge in Viikki. The campus’s strengths lie in sustainability expertise and a!-->…
New Research Unveils the Reasons and Timeline for When the Sahara Desert Was Green
The research, published in Nature Communications, showed periodic wet phases in the Sahara were driven by changes in Earth’s orbit around the Sun and were suppressed during the ice ages.
For the first time, climate scientists…
Shared Genes Implicated in Heart Muscle Disorders in Both Humans and Dobermans
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Research Center, together with their international partners, have identified the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease that enlarges the heart muscle, in!-->…
Citizen Science: University of Helsinki Emphasizes Its Crucial Role in Research
Do you record your observations of birds and their nesting and share them with researchers? Do you ring birds? Or do you participate in archaeological excavations or store your urban cycling routes in databases? Congratulations, you’re a!-->…
Explore Finnish Education Online: University of Helsinki Offers New Course
The University of Helsinki has built an English-language MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) which presents the current situation of the Finnish education system.The course is designed to be accessible to anyone interested in Finnish!-->…