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Further evidence that vitamin D might protect against severe COVID-19 disease and death

Researchers from Trinity College and the University of Edinburgh found that ambient UVB radiation at an individual’s place of residence preceding COVID-19 infection was strongly protective against severe disease and death.

15 Sep 2021

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Scientists create 3D-printed, microscopic gas sensors—painters’ pallets without even a hint of pigment

The sensors could be used in connected, low-cost devices for homes, or integrated in wearable devices used to monitor human health.

15 Sep 2021

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Legal experts raise data-protection red flags around key COVID-19 decisions taken in Ireland

In common with previous reports from the Observatory is the concern that there is a general lack of transparency in Ireland’s response to the pandemic and, as a result, it isn’t easy to ensure important decisions satisfy various legal requirements.

14 Sep 2021

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Quantum chemists conjure recipe to turn gold, silver and copper into vessels of green energy

Compounds based on these metal elements and hydrogen are very promising candidates for hydrogen storage. Such hydrogen could be used on board vehicles, for example.

8 Sep 2021

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The Irish Childhood Cancer Survivorship Project: Trinity research

To coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we look at how Trinity researchers are designing an electronic Irish childhood cancer survivorship database.

7 Sep 2021

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