An Attempt to Keep My Friends Alive: Cell Sculptures

Pekko Vasantola: 30 840 seconds of sleep, 3958 deaths, 5 000 000 cells Anton slept 30 840 seconds on 10th of October, Julius died 3 958 times during November and on December 10th Marikki swept about five million cells from her mouth. Artist Pekko Vasantola’s exhibition in the city of Porvoo is based on data […]

Brinter Navigating the Turku Archipelago

Brinter staff had its recreational day on 1 st of September and jumped onboard the s/y Merisissi III sailing boat. We sailed southwards from Aurajoki, Turku, in the Airisto sea, around the island of Seili and back again to Aurajoki. The sea scout troop Turun Partio-Sissit organized the Brinter charter sail. The 15 meter long […]

2020 Millenium Technology Price Awarded to DNA Sequencing Pioneers

The Millennium Technology Prize is Finland’s tribute to innovations that promote the well-being of mankind and society. Technology Academy Finland (TAF) is the home of the Prize and the President of the Republic of Finland is the patron of it. The global one-million-euro prize was first awarded in 2004. The Prize indicates the crucial role […]