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After decades of failed attempts, Finnish researchers have identified two drug molecules that successfully trigger myelin repair in multiple sclerosis models. Both compounds crossed the blood-brain barrier and worked through entirely different mechanisms to achieve the same remarkable result.
A University of Helsinki study tested over 1,000 dogs and crowned a surprising winner for canine intelligence. The Belgian Malinois, a police dog favorite, outscored the famous Border Collie on key problem-solving tasks.
Finland and the UN are bringing together world leaders this May to boost education and innovation in the world's 46 least developed countries. The Helsinki summit could reshape how millions access opportunity through learning.
Twenty-four education leaders from around the world traveled to Helsinki to discover how Finland creates digital learning tools that teachers actually trust and want to use. The secret ingredient might surprise you: giving schools control instead of taking it away.
The University of Helsinki is leading a national project that transforms food industry byproducts into innovative new products. Researchers are finding sustainable ways to use brewery waste, dairy processing leftovers, and other food materials that typically go unused. #
Finland just opened one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges, and cars aren't invited. More than 50,000 people walked across the stunning 1,191-meter span during opening weekend.
Finland just opened a stunning 0.74-mile bridge that's completely car-free, welcoming only pedestrians, cyclists, and trams. The 200-year engineering marvel connects Helsinki's island communities to the city center with thoughtful design that puts people first.
Finland's capital just opened a three-quarter-mile bridge that welcomes cyclists, pedestrians, and trams but keeps cars off completely. The clever design is helping an entire neighborhood thrive without automobiles.
A Helsinki company operating hydrogen-powered autonomous airships just secured €15 million from NATO to expand its fleet that monitors borders, critical infrastructure, and even detects wildfires. These silent, emission-free aircraft can fly for over 12 hours in Arctic conditions where drones and satellites fall short.
Two Bengaluru brothers are reimagining how developers collaborate on code in the AI era from Helsinki. Their startup Tangled has attracted 8,000 users organically and just secured $4.5 million in seed funding.
A 23-year-old Denver native soared into history when he won the long jump at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, becoming his city's first gold medalist. His victory by just an inch and a half marked a milestone moment for Colorado sports.
The University of Helsinki is transforming over 100 research discoveries each year into commercial ventures that could change lives. With 20 active commercialization projects now funded, Finland is proving that great science doesn't have to stay stuck in the lab. ##
Swiss equestrian champion Steve Guerdat clinched victory at the final World Cup qualifying event in Helsinki, securing his spot at April's championship finals. The thrilling competition saw just seven riders advance to the jump-off in front of a sold-out crowd.