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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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