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Bumblebee DNA extracted from museum specimens points to severe genetic declines over time

DNA extracted from over 100 specimens in five museums, including the Natural History Museum, London, was used to study the history of the moss carder bumblebee, which is threatened with extinction in the UK.

18 Sep 2026

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Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, reopens Trinity College Dublin Herbarium

Trinity’s Herbarium contains up to half a million preserved plant specimens, representing three centuries of Irish botanical research. Its transformation was supported through a €1.5 million investment from the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

17 Sep 2026

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Researchers launch global citizen science project “CoastSnap” in Dublin Bay

A team of scientists, led by those from Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences, have today launched the first in a series of “CoastSnap” stations across the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

11 Sep 2026

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Trinity research shows agricultural fungicides drive evolution of multidrug resistance in soil microbes

Separate Trinity study finds that the combination of warming temperatures and fungicides disrupts microscopic life beneath our feet, negatively impacting plants growing in the soil.

11 Sep 2026

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Legacy of colonial biodiversity exploitation explains poverty in biodiversity-rich countries – new research

New research suggests that colonial exploitation of biodiversity by now-rich countries created poverty legacies that persist today.

19 Aug 2026

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Trinity team developing environmentally friendly biopesticide to tackle devasting EU crop pest

Scientists from Trinity have secured Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation funding of around €690,000 to develop an environmentally friendly biopesticide to tackle one of the EU’s most financially devastating pest species, the Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle (CSFB).

20 Jul 2026

Ireland’s first cement-free, 3D-printed geopolymer

Researchers from Trinity’s School of Engineering have successfully demoed the geopolymer, showcasing its potential as a scalable option for circular construction.

15 Jul 2026

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PEGASUS takes off as new EU project launches to strengthen public trust in urban air mobility

A new €4.83 million project has been launched to help Europe build a future for urban air mobility (UAM) that is sustainable, inclusive and trusted by citizens.

9 Jul 2026

Prof. Karen Wiltshire delivers “Global Coasts in the Fast Lane of Climate Change” plenary in Bangladesh

Prof. Wiltshire explored the interconnected challenges facing coastal regions worldwide and emphasised the critical role of science, communities, innovation, and international collaboration in strengthening global climate resilience.

18 Jun 2026

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“Brain health, equity, and our shared planet” -- Global Brain Health Institute celebrates a decade of leadership, research and impact

Global leaders, researchers and innovators gathered at Trinity this week to explore how new thinking and emerging research are reshaping our understanding of brain health.

12 Jun 2026

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