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Splitting hairs – Trinity team applies science of biomechanics to understand our bad hair days
We all have a bad hair day from time to time, and split ends are a common problem. However, the science behind this kind of hair damage is poorly understood, which is why the Trinity team, led by Professor David Taylor, is investigating this knotty problem.
10 Jun 2024
Research|Science
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SciFest@TCPID 2024 in association with Abbott Ireland
SciFest@TCPID showcases STEM projects from students with intellectual disabilities
5 Jun 2024
Community|Science|Students
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A cracking discovery – eggshell waste can recover rare earth elements needed for green energy
This egg-cellent discovery has the potential to make a significant impact in the sustainable recovery of rare earth elements (REEs), which are in increasing demand for use in green energy technologies.
5 Jun 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Chemistry of Equality
Trinity hosts the All-Ireland Network for Gender Equality in Chemistry
21 May 2024
Community|Science
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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