Articles
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How being shot might affect Donald Trump’s mental health – and that of millions of others
Trump may not experience any psychological effects, but given that he could soon be re-elected, the potential effect of these events on his mental health — whether negligible, negative or positive — cannot be ignored, writes Simon McCarthy Jones in The Conversation.
16 Jul 2024
Health|Society
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Physicists develop new theory describing the energy landscape formed when quantum particles gather together
Understanding the exact shape of energy landscapes of quantum particles can potentially make computer simulations of materials far more accurate. Such simulations are helping to design next-gen materials for use in physics, chemistry, and green technologies.
17 Jul 2024
Research|Science
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Irish scientists pinpoint new drug target for RSV
The scientists have discovered how the dangerous Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) defuses our immune response and, in doing so, have pinpointed an exciting new target for drug developers.
18 Jul 2024
Health|Research|Science
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Trinity team’s wastewater heat recovery solution earns runner-up prize in Sustainable Development Goals Challenge
The REHEATZ team, led by Professors Aonghus McNabola, Padraig Carmody and Paul Coughlan have worked to develop the first hybrid wastewater heat recovery technology for application in Zambian food production.
22 Jul 2024
Awards and Funding|Environment|Research|Sustainability
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“Shark fitbit” provides first-ever data detailing basking shark response to boat strike
Data showing the immediate response of marine megafauna (e.g. whales, and large sharks) to boat strikes, which pose an increasing threat world-wide, had never been recorded before.
24 Jul 2024
Environment|Research|Science