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National research awards in 2018. Author/source: ERR
National research awards laureates – what do they do?
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The Government supported the prime minister’s proposal of Estonia joining CERN
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2018 sees the start of 42 new personal research funding projects
Kaur Alasoo and a fire truck. Credit: Randel Kreitsberg
Study by University of Tartu Scientist Published in a Renowned Science Magazine
MLS sensors on a purpose-built frame mounted on car’s rear-side
TTÜ doctoral thesis contributes to the development of mobile mapping system
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The Lost Forests: Reconstructing the development of European forests
The future prospect of the delayed Time Reversal–Nonlinear Elastic Wave Spectroscopy (delayed TR-NEWS) method is that a product or device will test the “health” of its components by itself. So the device (aeroplane, car, etc.) no longer needs to be stopped for testing, it will give a signal of the occurrence of a possible defect itself," Martin Lints says. Photo: pixabay.com
A New Method for Testing Materials of the Future
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EMÜ plant scientists reveal how spectacularly gall wasp-infected oak leaves smell
Illustrative photo about using GNSS receiver. Source: Wikipedia
A TTÜ doctoral thesis contributed toward improvement in the accuracy of the geoid model
Laser. Illustrative photo. Source: Internet
A TTÜ doctoral thesis improves applications of laser scanning technology for engineering structure surveys
Carlos Moedas, EU commissioner for research, science and innovation speaking at the “Embedding digital into societal challenges” conference in Brussels
‘Digital revolution’ will underpin next EU research programme, says Commissioner
Monacobreen Glacier, Svalbard. Source: Wikipedia
In addition to global warming, atmospheric black carbon also enhances glacier melt
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Shared norms constitute a pillar of university-industry collaboration
Tuul Sepp’s story on The Economist’s website.
Study by Estonian researcher published in The Economist reaches millions
Illustrative photo. Renewable energy. Source: pixabay.com
TTÜ’s power engineers: the use of renewable energy brings also new challenges
One of the lead authors of the study is Argentinian Pablo Scodeller, who has decided to tie his future with Estonia. Author: Private collection
Cancer biologists from the University of Tartu help make an important discovery on Alzheimer’s disease
Liisi Kedus. Author: Piret Räni
First ERC Grant to Tallinn University
Mast cells may also be involved in infertility, since they are found at high numbers in the mucosal layer of the uterus, i.e. the endometrial tissue. Author: Kauczuk / Wikimedia Commons
Estonian researcher’s method promises a breakthrough in the development of allergy medications
Professor Raivo Vilu (in the middle) with journalists. Source: Research in Estonia
TTÜ professor was awarded prestigious DuPont Nutrition and Health Science Excellence Medal
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Prestigious grant helps Estonian researchers to bring smart cancer treatment to pharmacies
The Estonian Presidency conference “European Research Excellence – Impact and Value for Society” Photo by: Erik Peinar
Tallinn Call for Action aims to mobilise support for research and innovation in Europe
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Modern renal replacement therapy is undergoing significant changes
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In vitro fertilisation can be made more accurate and affordable
Why extreme water levels are rapidly rising on the Estonian coasts of the Baltic Sea?

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