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Babies use ‘helpless’ infant period to learn powerful foundation models, just like ChatGPT

Babies’ brains are not as immature as previously thought, rather they are using the period of postnatal ‘helplessness’ to learn powerful foundation models similar to those underpinning generative Artificial Intelligence, according to a new study led by a researcher at the School of Psychology.

5 Jun 2024

Research|Science

What makes some plant groups so successful?

Irish researchers involved in cataloguing the world’s plant species are hunting for answers as to what makes some groups so successful.

29 May 2024

Environment|Research|Science

The Royal Irish Academy elects 28 new members

The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) celebrated Admittance Day on 24th May when 28 newly elected Members were officially admitted to the Academy for their exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as to public service.

27 May 2024

Arts|Culture|Science|Society

Trinity twelve secure funding for new healthcare, climate and tech research

The successful dozen will lead or co-lead a total of 11 STEM-related research projects via Science Foundation Ireland’s Frontiers for the Future programme, which is funded in collaboration with the Sustainability Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

27 May 2024

Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science

Trinity spinout Altach secures €1.2 million investment to transform treatments for cartilage injuries

Founded in 2022 and originating from pioneering research at Trinity, Altach has developed a novel biomimetic scaffold made from Type II collagen.

23 May 2024

Awards and Funding|Health|Innovation|Research|Science

The Chemistry of Equality

Trinity hosts the All-Ireland Network for Gender Equality in Chemistry

21 May 2024

Community|Science

New research unveils extreme complexity in formation of rare earth mineral vital for tech industry

In a ground-breaking study, researchers from Trinity have unveiled that myriad, intricate factors influence the genesis and chemistry of bastnäsite and rare earth carbonates, which are critically needed for today’s tech industry and its hardware outputs.

20 May 2024

Research|Science

Professor Dan Bradley elected Fellow of the Royal Society

Professor Bradley, a geneticist whose pioneering work with ancient DNA has helped to bring stories of early human and animal evolution to life, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

16 May 2024

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

How do we reduce pesticide use while empowering farmers? A more nuanced approach could help

There’s no simple answer that makes pesticides right or wrong – context is key, according to Trinity's Professor Jessica Knapp, writing here for The Conversation.

14 May 2024

Environment|Research|Science

Researchers launch new app providing personalised driving feedback to promote electric vehicle adoption in Ireland

In a bid to revolutionise transportation habits and combat climate change, researchers from Trinity's School of Engineering have unveiled the TRACT EV app, designed to encourage the widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) across Ireland.

14 May 2024

Environment|Research|Science