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Category Archives: Research
Will Estonia Soon Have a Climate Similar to Northern Scotland?
Mait Sepp, a researcher of physical geography, explains how the weather may change in Estonia during this century. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Tartu
Tagged change, climate, greenhouse gas, heat, rain, winter
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The Gates of Educational Technology and the Challenges of Our Time
Emanuel Bardone, a lecturer of educational technology, explains how technology can be used in teaching and learning, while making it more affordable, attractive, and effective. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Research, Social sciences, Studies, Tartu
Tagged education, internet, invention, teaching, technology
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The Internet of Things Lab Has the Scent of the Future Around It
Journalist Madis Aesma visited our unique Internet of Things Lab and put down his thoughts about it. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Research, Tartu
Tagged future, internet of things;, laboratory, network, smart solutions
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Kikee D. Bhutia: Reviving the Sikkimese (Denjongpo) culture
Doctoral student Kikee D. Bhutia from Sikkim, India is certain that the knowledge and experience gained from the Department of Estonian and Comparative Folklore will help her better research her own community, the Bhutia, as well as to understand their traditions and culture. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Humanities, Research, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged beliefs, folklore, patronage, PhD, pilgrimage, proverbs, rituals, values
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Could Creaky Voice Decrease the Pay Gap in Estonia?
Scientists have noticed that more and more women have started to speak with a creaky voice quality (also known as vocal fry). Kätlin Aare and Pärtel Lippus studied the vocal fry phenomenon in Estonian conversations. Continue reading
Posted in Humanities, Studies
Tagged age, conversation, creaky voice, partner, pay gap, vocal fry
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The Reason For Strokes in Children Is Still Unknown; Rehabilitation Is Getting Better
Every year, three to four newborns leave the hospital with a diagnosis for stroke. Rael Laugesaar, junior research fellow at the Department of Pediatrics explains that the reasons for strokes in children are still unknown but with regular rehabilitative care they are able to live a normal life. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research, Studies
Tagged baby, birth, diagnosis, newborn, pediatrics, perinatal, pregnancy, prenatal, rehabilitation, stroke
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