Category Archives: Research

How to see plants again: The plant blindness phenomenon

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Yekaterina Lukina

Plant blindness, or the lack of attention to plants as active agents in ecosystems, may seem to be a harmless ignorance. However, its consequences are directly related to the current state of environmental deterioration. Plants have been of crucial importance … Continue reading →

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Five herbs and spices to boost your health

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Ain Raal

Everybody has used herbs for making tea or seasoning food – for most of us, this is nothing special. But have you thought about the health benefits of the herbs you use? I believe you already know onion, chicory, lavender, … Continue reading →

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30 exquisite maps to teach a great deal about Estonia

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Inga Külmoja

Last November, a bunch of University of Tartu geographers participated in the #30DayMapChallenge on Twitter: Evelyn Uuemaa, Anto Aasa, Tõnu Oja, Janika Raun, Alexander Kmoch, and UT Mobility Lab. Three geographers – Tõnu Oja, Professor of Geoinformatics and Cartography; Evelyn … Continue reading →

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Risk-loving managers bribe more with no payoff

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Gaygysyz Ashyrov

I studied the role of managerial traits in company-level corruption among Vietnamese small and medium enterprises. Vietnam is a Socialist republic that has experienced high economic growth; however, they also have widespread corruption. According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, … Continue reading →

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Our top 10 most-read stories from 2020 are personal

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Inga Külmoja

Our most popular stories from last year are mostly very personal. These include quarantine diaries, a love story, a journey on the way to scientific discoveries, a quest for freedom, proud stories of graduation, and professional success. Enjoy! 1. Student … Continue reading →

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Five tips for the safe use of drugs

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Janne Sepp

All drugs are poison. No drug, be it natural or herbal, is completely safe – if it has effects, it also has side effects. The rigid regulatory framework of the pharmaceutical world and the strict requirements protect public health and … Continue reading →

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How to reduce the workload of healthcare workers using robots

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Inga Külmoja

University of Tartu roboticists are working on hospital robots that will minimise the contact between staff and patients and thereby lower the risk of infection during virus outbreaks. Continue reading →

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