The Genetic Puzzle of Human Migration: Solved at Last?
All modern non-African human groups originated from ancestors who migrated out of Africa over 60,000 years ago. How long did it take for these separations…
Estonian Research Council News
The Estonian Research Council (ETAg) is the primary funding organization for research and development in Estonia. Established in 2012, the council aims to support and promote high-quality research, foster innovation, and facilitate international cooperation within the scientific community. ETAg provides grants and scholarships, administers various national and international research programs, and develops research policies to enhance Estonia’s competitiveness and knowledge base. By coordinating efforts between universities, research institutions, and industry, the council plays a crucial role in advancing scientific excellence and addressing societal challenges. Additionally, ETAg promotes public engagement in science, ensuring that research findings contribute to the broader community and economic development.
Challenging Conventional Wisdom – Astronomers Discover the Dual Nature of Galaxy Groups and Clusters
A common belief among astronomers is that galaxy groups and clusters differ mainly in the number of galaxies they contain – there are fewer galaxies…
Unlocking Dark Matter Secrets Through Lopsided Galaxies
The study of lopsided galaxies reveals how gravitational effects and dynamical friction can illuminate dark matter’s mysteries, advancing our understanding in cosmology. So how can…
Revolution in Organic Synthesis: Scientists Revive Century-Old Technique
Organic synthesis is the art of creating molecules, where chemists craft molecules essential for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and high-tech gadget materials, including those in smartphones. Think…
Will Artificial Intelligence Soon Become Conscious?
The increasing sophistication of artificial intelligence (AI) systems has led some to speculate that these systems may soon possess consciousness. However, we might underestimate the…
Electricity Production on the Moon Is in the Hands of Estonians
Katriin Kristmann, a doctoral student in chemical and materials science at TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology), began research aimed at developing technology for the production…
Revisiting the Out of Africa Theory: New Narrative From Genetic Analysis and AI
Researchers from Estonia and Italy developed an innovative method by combining neural networks and statistics. Using this newly developed method, they refined the “Out of…
Consequences of the Loss of Threatened Vertebrates in Different Regions Across the World
The number of vertebrate species inhabiting the different regions of the world is highly variable, as is the proportion of threatened species. Some regions, such…
AI Mines Existing Biobanks to Generate Realistic Genomes for Imaginary Humans
Machines, thanks to novel algorithms and advances in computer technology, can now learn complex models and even generate high-quality synthetic data such as photo-realistic images…
New Research Provides Clues on Restraining the Aggressive Nature of the COVID Coronavirus
A recent study by Estonian researchers at University of Tartu explains how coronavirus is activated before attacking the cell and what could help to impede…
Solar Cell Efficiency Improved With Silver
As a result of their two-year joint project, the materials researchers of Tallinn University of Technology have improved the efficiency of next generation solar cells…
World’s Brightest Light Source Accelerates Electrons to 99.9999999985% of the Speed of Light
The public might not even know that scientists from the University of Tartu in cooperation with Finnish colleagues have established our “own” Estonian-Finnish beamline at…
Due to Climate Change the Landscapes We Are Familiar With Are Disappearing
Agnes Anderson, a doctoral student of the School of Natural Sciences and Health of Tallinn University, recently defended her doctoral dissertation, in which she explores…