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Bees’ pesticide risk is species and landscape-dependent

In a new study, ecologists have shown that bees' pesticide exposure depends upon their interaction with the environment, meaning different species face different risks in any given environment.

2 Mar 2023

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Scientists synthesise cerium mineral which holds promise for biomedical research

Trinity geoscientists have developed a cheap and environmentally friendly method for the synthesis of the rare earth mineral which holds promise for the treatment of diseases associated with inflammation, including cancer.

1 Mar 2023

Environment|Health|Research|Science

Ireland has lost almost all of its native forests – here’s how to bring them back

Martha O'Hagan Luff, Associate Professor in Trinity Business School, explains why it is important that we re-establish native forests in Ireland and how we can do it in this piece first published by The Conversation.

27 Feb 2023

Environment|Science|Sustainability

School of Engineering has six projects shortlisted for national climate challenge fund

The six teams were short-listed among a group of 26 teams for their exciting proposals to create real-world solutions to support Ireland’s drive towards climate neutrality by 2050.

16 Feb 2023

Awards and Funding|Environment|Research|Science

Majority of tourism visits have no identifiable impact on environment

New research from the School of Natural Sciences suggests the “Conservation versus tourism” narrative is false.

7 Feb 2023

Environment|Research|Science