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Neuroscientists successfully test theory that forgetting is actually a form of learning
The team designed tests to explore the idea that “forgetting” might not be a bad thing, and that it may represent a form of learning – and outline results that support their core idea.
17 Aug 2023
Health|Research|Science
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Can a special immune protein in the body be harnessed to stop ovarian cancer?
A major new study, published in Nature, has discovered the anti-tumour activities of the immune protein interferon epsilon, which in pre-clinical models blocks the metastasis of ovarian cancer cells by instructing immune cells to kill the cancer cells.
16 Aug 2023
Health|Research|Science
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Student accommodation: Without decent housing it’s hard to get a decent education
The issues students face in securing accommodation are closely linked to the broader housing crisis, writes Dr Sarah Hamill
15 Aug 2023
Society|Students
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Tangent and Green Tech HQ launch climate accelerator for construction sector
This programme is open to innovators and entrepreneurs with new solutions in low carbon and green design, circular materials, energy and maintenance systems
11 Aug 2023
Business|Environment
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Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds
Trinity neuroscientist, Professor Shane O’Mara, explores the science of human connection and communication in his new book.
10 Aug 2023
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New prostate cancer biomarkers provide hope to millions of men
Trinity researchers - as part of an international team of scientists - have identified three new biomarkers for prostate cancer to help identify and differentiate potentially aggressive cases of the disease.
10 Aug 2023
Health|Research
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Trinity research looks to Latin America for clues on healthy ageing
Researchers study the factors influencing healthy brain ageing in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries and find the lessons learned there, can also be applied to home.
10 Aug 2023
Health|Research
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How secondary cities can compete with superstar cities
Local universities, global connectivity and entrepreneurship can help secondary cities combat the geographic polarisation of innovation in superstar cities, according to new research conducted in Trinity Business School and Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
3 Aug 2023
Business|Community|Research
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Trinity tree of the month- the Kentucky Coffee Tree
This month we are featuring the Gymnocladus dioicus, commonly known as the Kentucky Coffee Tree, which was planted in 2020 on the boardwalk side of College Park. It is currently 5.6 metres tall, 25 cm in girth, and can grow to almost five times its current size. When mature it will store up to 1200 kg of carbon.
1 Aug 2023
Community|Environment|Sustainability