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Astrophysicists investigate a cosmic mystery – the disappearance of a massive star

The star's absence, discovered with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, could indicate that it either became less bright and partially obscured by dust, or that it collapsed into a black hole without producing a supernova.

30 Jun 2020

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Documenting the toll of COVID-19 on Ireland’s older people

Trinity researchers to study how people 50 years and older in Ireland have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Jun 2020

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Navigating pregnancy in a global pandemic, Trinity researchers supporting women

The course offers support and trusted evidence-based information to women at a time when face-to-face antenatal classes are cancelled due to COVID-19.

29 Jun 2020

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Professor Mathias Senge awarded prestigious international fellowship

His collaborative research with the Technical University of Munich will advance molecular design and control of nanomaterials with tunable electronic, photonic, and chemical functionalities.

25 Jun 2020

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Scientists sequence oldest complete dog genome – 9,500-year-old Siberian sledge dog, Zhokov

Sledge dogs are much older and adapted to Arctic conditions much earlier than previously thought, according to the new ancient genomics study.

25 Jun 2020

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Prestigious Fulbright Awards Presented to Trinity Recipients

Two academics, three students, and three graduates from Trinity College Dublin are recipients of this year’s Fulbright Awards. This is the highest number of Awardees from Trinity in recent years.

19 Jun 2020

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Pioneering research project explains “Natural Capital Accounting”

The project has launched a video explaining a standardised method to assess nature’s stocks and the flows of services that these assets contribute to humanity.

18 Jun 2020

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Could lack of vitamin D and ultraviolet be linked to COVID-19 mortality in northerly latitudes?

The findings of a new study offer fresh insight into COVID-19’s impact across countries, and the factors that influence its severity.

18 Jun 2020

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Ancient genomes uncover a dynastic elite in Irish passage tomb societies

The genome of an adult male from the heart of the world famous Newgrange passage tomb points to first-degree incest, implying dynasty and echoing local place-name folklore first recorded in Medieval times.

17 Jun 2020

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First-degree incest in early Ireland – ancient genomes uncover a dynastic elite in Irish passage tomb societies

The genome of an adult male buried in the heart of the Newgrange passage tomb points to first-degree incest, implying he was among a ruling social elite akin to the similarly inbred Inca god-kings and Egyptian pharaohs.

17 Jun 2020

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China’s quantum satellite enables first totally secure long-range messages

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Harun Siljak writes how this technology is being used to reach a major milestone: long-range secure communication you could trust even without trusting the satellite it runs through.

16 Jun 2020

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Why it’s difficult to be a woman in research right now

Professor Clodagh Brook discusses how women in research have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and what can be done to ensure that female researchers continue to be heard. This article was published on siliconrepublic.com on June 2nd, 2020

16 Jun 2020

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High folate levels in the older population: implications for fortification in Ireland

A new study challenges claims that having high blood levels of folate (folic acid) increases the risk of poor cognition in older adults, especially in those with low levels of vitamin B12.

15 Jun 2020

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Scientists rescue mini retinas from eye disease via new gene therapy approach

The scientists used a modified common virus to deliver a normal, functioning copy of a crucial gene into “mini retinas” that contained a defective version. The retinas subsequently showed signifcant improvement.

11 Jun 2020

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Hallucinations in people with seizures may point to suicide risk

Study finds that of those who have reported hallucinations, about 50% had one or more suicide attempt.

11 Jun 2020

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New website to improve life experiences of autistic children and young people

Academics from the School of Psychology at Trinity have developed a new support website to empower autistic children and young people to reach their personal best.

11 Jun 2020

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Testing for COVID-19 antibodies in frontline healthcare workers

The Trinity research project is one of eleven awarded funding under the government's COVID-19 Rapid Response Research and Innovation programme.

11 Jun 2020

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Who has been infected with COVID-19 and why?

Dr Nollaig Bourke's research was awarded funding through the Rapid Response Call for Covid-19 from the Health Research Board and the Irish Research Council.

8 Jun 2020

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Crowd simulation system visualises social distancing on campus

The scene, which uses a crowd simulation system developed by V-SENSE, provides a first-person walk-through of how a student could safely negotiate crowds on campus to reach the library.

5 Jun 2020

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Internet access and use by older adults in the ‘new normal’

The TILDA report delves into the internet habits and behaviours of adults aged 50 and over in Ireland.

3 Jun 2020

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Brain health research is leaving the lab and coming to your smartphone

The new 'neureka' app from scientists at GBHI presents a seismic shift in the direction of research in the field of brain health.

2 Jun 2020

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Countries with female leaders suffer six times fewer COVID-19 deaths

Additionally, the research shows that female-led governments were more effective and rapid at flattening the epidemic’s curve, and these countries are expected to endure less signifcant recessions.

29 May 2020

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Keeping it cool – Trinity team greatly enhancing viability of solar panels

The technology in development will result in an immediate 10% increase in energy output and slow the solar panel degradation so that its lifetime could double from 20 to 40 years.

28 May 2020

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Rapid COVID-19 response support for industry launched

AMBER, in conjunction with Consult Trinity, part of Trinity Research and Innovation has launched theCOVID-19 rapid response support initiative.

27 May 2020

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Birds, bees and butter – biodiversity crucial for shea production in West Africa

Shea yields are likely to benefit from a diversity of trees and shrubs, which has implications for managing a crop typically harvested and sold by women in rural areas, and which helps finance education for children.

26 May 2020

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Numeracy in the now: videos to help teach primary maths at home

A new series of easy and accessible videos focused on numeracy for young children has been released online by researchers from Trinity.

21 May 2020

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Managing the health of vulnerable groups during COVID-19

The project will provide immediate virtual support for those with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

21 May 2020

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COVID-19 crisis is causing people to exercise more

With more than 50% of people now meeting recommended physical activity guidelines, this represents a significant, positive increase compared to what was seen in the last Healthy Ireland Survey conducted in 2019.

18 May 2020

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Trinity research helping policy makers make safer decisions on reopening our communities

Over the last number of weeks, Ireland has taken public health measures such as closing schools and businesses and encouraging social and physical distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Planning for easing of such restrictions is difficult because we don’t know how many people in the community have been infected with the […]

14 May 2020

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Employees fear contracting COVID-19 if using public transport to get to work

Three-quarters of employees among 500 people surveyed across Ireland are concerned about contracting COVID-19 if they were to use public transport to get to work.

14 May 2020

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