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Trinity’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel research unit gets new home

The SAF research facility will focus on the research, development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels.

12 Jul 2024

Environment|Research

Great white sharks in Ireland? International team plots September search

A group of Irish shark scientists will this September host OCEARCH, a US-based great white shark research non-profit, with the goal of documenting the first records of the famous species in Irish waters.

10 Jul 2024

Environment|Research|Science

New study unveils formation secrets of tiny rare earth elements

Researchers from Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences have revealed a novel route to the formation of bastnäsite, a crucial mineral for the extraction of rare earth elements (REEs).

25 Jun 2024

Environment|Research|Science

From politicians to the public, hundreds gather to reimagine the concept and role of economic growth in Ireland

Politicians, policymakers, researchers, thought leaders and members of civil society from around the island of Ireland are coming together to reimagine the entire concept and role of economic growth at the Rethinking Growth Conference.

25 Jun 2024

Business|Environment|Society

Are Ireland’s tuna in hot water? Ocean warming pushes giant Atlantic bluefin northwards

A new study led by Irish scientists has found giant Atlantic bluefin tuna are moving further north in response to marine heatwaves off the Irish coast.

11 Jun 2024

Environment|Research|Science