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Data as an interpreter of the state of democracy

Research offers increasingly accurate tools for identifying anti-democratic rhetoric and disinformation.

Social media is a treasure trove for interdisciplinary linguistic research

Data-driven research is currently being strengthened at the University of Eastern Finland, with social media offering enormous opportunities for it.

Speech deepfakes continue to challenge researchers

Creating speech deepfakes is becoming increasingly easy. Not so long ago, the Finnish language still posed an obstacle, but not anymore.

If work feels stressful and exhausting, your hearing may be the cause

Why is my colleague speaking so quietly? I can’t even hear my thoughts in this noise! Many of us fail to realise that our hearing has deteriorated – even if it impacts our work.

The story of Astuvansalmi rock paintings continues – imaging technology may reveal new paintings

Astuvansalmi in Ristiina, Finland, is home to the largest collection of rock paintings in the Nordic countries. Thanks to imaging methods that are based on computer science, entirely new images may yet be discovered on the rock face.

Hearing care also helps protect memory – hearing and brain researchers join forces

“Investing in hearing care can also help prevent memory disorders,” Professor Aarno Dietz pointed out in a workshop organised by the Hearing Valley project and the UEF Brain Research Unit.

Old and new traditions meet in modern-day Midsummer celebrations

“A woman is always insufficient and incomplete” – social media shapes our perceptions of wellness

A wellness-oriented lifestyle finds fascinating yet contradictory manifestations on social media.

The gut in the lab may reveal what gut microbes do in real time

What we eat affects our gut microbes, and now researchers can follow both good and bad changes step by step.

Successful treatment involves collaboration between the dentist and the patient

What’s your mindset like when arriving for your dental appointment? What happens next? A good dentist listens to and works in agreement with the patient.