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Scoil na Fisice i gColáiste na Tríonóide ag ceiliúradh 300 bliain a bunaithe
Tá cuimhneacháin spreagúla a bhaineann le Ernest Walton, duine de na heolaithe is mó tionchar in Éirinn, le feiceáil i dtaispeántas speisialta i Leabharlann Choláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath agus Scoil na Fisice ag ceiliúradh 300 bliain a bunaithe, le sraith d’imeachtaí tarraingteacha, a bhfuil go leor acu oscailte don phobal.
18 Apr 2024
Research|Science
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School of Physics celebrates 300-year anniversary as inspiring Ernest Walton exhibition opens
Memorabilia belonging to Walton, one of Ireland’s most influential scientists, is on display in a special exhibition in the Library as the School of Physics celebrates its tercentenary with a series of engaging events, many of which are open to the public.
18 Apr 2024
Research|Science
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Stellar surprise – astronomers uncover methane emission on a cold brown dwarf for the first time
Astronomers have pinpointed methane emission on a brown dwarf. Their discovery, which was a major surprise for such a cold, distant world, was made using the next-gen James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
17 Apr 2024
Research|Science
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New project aims to bring down the cost of offshore wind turbines
David Igoe, Assistant Professor in Trinity’s School of Engineering, will use a newly secured Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grant of about €250,000 to support research into the effects of pile ageing for offshore wind foundation design.
10 Apr 2024
Awards and Funding|Research|Science|Sustainability
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Computer scientists release new Pytch web-app to help students write their own programs
The new version of the free “Pytch” app is the fruit of a development process in which a community of young coders and educators around the world have worked to create and improve a fantastic resource for students and new programmers.
9 Apr 2024
Research|Science|Students
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I spy with my speedy eye – scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans
The work suggests some people have an innate advantage in certain settings where response time is crucial, such as in ball sports, or in competitive gaming.
1 Apr 2024
Research|Science
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Na trí súile is géire
Tugann an saothar taighde seo le tuiscint go bhfuil buntáiste ó nádúr ag daoine áirithe i gcásanna ina bhfuil barrthábhacht le haga frithghnímh, mar shampla cluichí liathróide agus cluichíocht ríomhaireachta.
1 Apr 2024
Research|Science
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Researchers use willow trees to revolutionise wastewater treatment in rural Ireland
In a groundbreaking initiative, researchers from the Environmental Engineering group in Trinity’s School of Engineering have embarked on a mission to transform wastewater treatment in rural Ireland.
31 Mar 2024
Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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Genetic secrets from 4,000-year-old teeth illuminate the impact of changing human diets over the centuries
Researchers from Trinity have recovered remarkably preserved microbiomes from two teeth dating back 4,000 years, found in an Irish limestone cave. Genetic analyses of these microbiomes reveal major changes in the oral microenvironment from the Bronze Age to today.
27 Mar 2024
Health|Research|Science
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Trinity chemistry student, Áine Coogan, joins prestigious CAS Future Leaders™ Program
The unique programme provides early-career scientists with leadership training and connections to peers from around the world.
25 Mar 2024
Awards and Funding|Science|Students