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Category Archives: Research
Less Is More: The Modern Working Environment Paralyses The Brain
Neuroscientist Jaan Aru explains how to get the most out of your brain. The lesson here is: forget multitasking! Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research, Social sciences
Tagged artificial intellect, concentration, focus, human brain, multitasking, neuroscience, thinking
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Rait Ratasepp: Introducing Estonian Ultratriathlon to the World
The geaduate of the University of Tartu Rait Ratasepp describes the mental and physical efforts that are needed in order to be a successful ultra-athlete. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Tartu
Tagged sport; ultrasport; triathlon; challenge; nutrition; alumni; preparation
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Preventing a Cold Starts With Washing Your Hands
Associate Professor in Family Medicine Marje Oona explains why we become ill and how can we protect ourselves from colds. Continue reading
Posted in General, Medical sciences
Tagged cold; rhinoviruses; sneezing; coughing; washing hands; antibodies; immune; infection;
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Maie Kiisel: The Paradox of Environmental Awareness
Research fellow of communication studies Maie Kiisel discusses why is it so hard to reduce the ecological footprint although we have the highest environmental awareness of all time. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences, Tartu
Tagged environment; paradox; awareness; economy; energy; eco-friendly
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Pocket Monsters Conquering the World
Professor in media studies Andra Siibak discusses why Pokémon Go became the most popular mobile game in the world during summer 2016. Continue reading
Posted in General, Social sciences
Tagged pokemon; virtual; apple; social media; augmented reality; niantic;
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Marta Tarkanovskaja: How To Get a Nobel Prize
Doctoral student Marta Tarkanovskaja describes what it was like to meet and talk with the Nobel Laureates during the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2016. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Research, Student life, Tartu
Tagged Lindau; tartu; turku;, nobel prize; materials science; PhD
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Getting Inspired at the International Summer University
14 International Summer University participants share their thoughts and feelings about their studies at University of Tartu and the time spent in Estonia. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Humanities, Social sciences, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged e-governance, Estonia, friendship, summer university, Tartu, technology
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