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Climate change fuelling mental health crisis in areas most affected by climate crisis

Climate change is not just an environmental issue — it’s a mental health crisis impacting on adolescent wellbeing right now in areas most affected by climate change, according to new research from the School of Psychology.

18 Mar 2025

Environment|Research|Society|Sustainability

New €5 million project will transform fibre optic cables into active sensors, safeguarding networks from damage

The project will help to safeguard telecommunications networks from damage – accidental and malicious – as well as boosting how we communicate and understand our environment

14 Mar 2025

Environment|Research|Science

Trinity's iconic Campanile re-emerges after repairs

Trinity’s Estates and Facilities team have worked since the summer of 2024 towards a comprehensive upgrade of the 100-foot bell tower, which was constructed in 1853, and is the first major structure visitors to Trinity see after coming through the Front Arch.

21 Feb 2025

Community|Environment

“Bioprospecting” scientist sleuthing for crop-aiding fungi brings their spectacular beauty to life

Diego Bianchi, a PhD candidate in the School of Natural Sciences, has launched the Fungal Galaxies gallery to show off the spectacular beauty of some of his new agricultural allies.

18 Feb 2025

Environment|Research|Science

Bad hair bears! Greasy hair gives polar bears fur with anti-icing properties

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur – something that allows one of the planet’s most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. That secret? Greasy hair.

29 Jan 2025

Environment|Research|Science