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Bad hair bears! Greasy hair gives polar bears fur with anti-icing properties

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur – something that allows one of the planet’s most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. That secret? Greasy hair.

29 Jan 2025

Environment|Research|Science

Seanad hustings event held at Trinity

The candidates took part in two debates, hosted by broadcaster Áine Kerr, followed by audience questions. Among the issues discussed were education, disability, housing, health, climate and data centres.

15 Jan 2025

Community|Environment|Society

Can native woodland flourish without farmers? They also deserve a just transition

There are ongoing calls and policy targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and afforestation is identified as a vital solution to mitigating impacts, but significant challenges remain.

10 Jan 2025

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Smart Docklands funds four pilot projects to address community need

The winning teams received seed funding of €12,500 each to tackle pressing challenges across environmental monitoring, community development, and antisocial behaviour, and to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and enjoyable Docklands for all.

6 Dec 2024

Awards and Funding|Community|Environment|Society

Prestigious Wellcome Trust Award for Cathal Walsh and Matthew Chersich

The award valued at €3.3m over three years will enable the team to track the impacts of climate change on maternal and child health

2 Dec 2024

Environment|Health|Research|Science

Trinity project Climate Smart showcased at Climate Education Day 2024

Professor Anna Davies has been working for the past three years developing resources with and for Transition Year students in Ireland to help them get to grips with the wicked problem of climate change adaptation.

28 Nov 2024

Environment|Science|Students|Sustainability

Rising heat exposure threatens maternal and newborn health, requiring urgent interventions

Largest review of evidence shows that heat exposure poses serious and wide-ranging health risks for pregnant women and their babies, including preterm birth, diabetes, hypertension and congenital anomalies

25 Nov 2024

Environment|Health|Society

AIB commits €10m investment to AIB Trinity Climate Hub

The AIB Trinity Climate Hub will bring researchers together to address challenges around maintaining a stable and liveable climate, securing biodiversity and the ecosystem services provided by nature, adapting to climate change, and reversing water degradation.

25 Nov 2024

Awards and Funding|Business|Community|Environment|Sustainability

Biodiversity COP: Global climate efforts and gains made, but no clear agreement

Dr Siobhan McQuaid writes about her experience of COP16, the latest biodiversity summit, in an opinion piece for the Journal. She says there are many reasons to have hope.

11 Nov 2024

Business|Environment|Society|Sustainability

Power grids supplied largely by renewable sources experience lower intensity blackouts

New research into the vulnerability of power grids served by weather-dependent renewable energy sources (WD-RESs) such as solar and wind paints a hopeful picture as Ireland attempts to meet its climate emissions targets.

7 Nov 2024

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability