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Geneticists discover hidden “whole genome duplication” that may explain why some species survived mass extinctions

Geneticists have unearthed a major event in the ancient history of sturgeons and paddlefish that has significant implications for the way we understand evolution.

31 May 2023

Research|Science

People fear AI tech, but not enough to avoid autonomous cars

A significant percentage of people fear AI tech, but not enough to avoid using autonomous cars when they become available. That is according to new research that goes against the “Frankenstein complex”, where humans are predicted to be hostile to robots and AI because they are afraid of them.

22 May 2023

Research|Science|Sustainability

Trinity scientists take their research to the pub as Pint of Science comes to town

Trinity researchers will be among the scientists bringing their research to pubs across the country new week as part of the international Pint of Science festival.

19 May 2023

Culture|Research|Science

First radio signal reveals supernova origin

Astronomers from around the globe, including those from Trinity, today reveal the origin of a thermonuclear supernova explosion through the first ever detection of radio waves from an exploding white dwarf star.

17 May 2023

Research|Science

Professor Ed Lavelle wins Irish Society for Immunology Annual Award

Professor Lavelle, from Trinity’s School of Biochemistry and Immunology, has been recognised for his significant contribution to Irish immunology research and education.

9 May 2023

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

Trinity Quantum Alliance established to create vibrant quantum ecosystem in Ireland

Today saw the launch of the Trinity Quantum Alliance, a collaboration that brings together experts from research and industry, and which includes a new customised space in Trinity East for innovative projects in quantum science and technology, simulation, education and computation.

5 May 2023

Innovation|Research|Science

mRNA vaccine pioneer Dr Katalin Karikó receives 2023 Dawson prize in Genetics

Dr Katalin Karikó, whose work was central to the development of the mRNA based COVID-19 vaccines used all over the world, received the 2023 Dawson prize in Genetics in Trinity.

25 Apr 2023

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

360-million-year-old Irish fossil provides oldest evidence of plant self-defence in wood

An international team of scientists, co-led by Dr Carla J. Harper, Assistant Professor in Botany in the School of Natural Sciences at Trinity, has discovered the oldest evidence of plant self-defence in wood in a 360-million-year-old fossil from south-eastern Ireland.

21 Apr 2023

Environment|Research|Science

Machines – not humans – to drive future wireless demands, expert predicts

Professor Holger Claussen shares his assessment of the future of wireless networks as he becomes Joint Professor of Wireless Communications at UCC, Trinity, and Tyndall in an Irish first.

20 Apr 2023

Research|Science

Trinity’s Quantum Play event shines light on crucial role of emerging quantum tech

Trinity’s School of Physics celebrated World Quantum Day by opening its doors and inviting curious minds to a showcase of five exciting quantum versions of games, developed by Trinity’s very own Quantum Science and Technology MSc students.

20 Apr 2023

Innovation|Research|Science|Students