Top Stories
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Astrophysicists Win Solar Science Lottery
Trinity's solar flare expert ensured an international team was watching the skies when a rare 'X-Class' eruption took place.
15 May 2014
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Drinking’s Role in Alcohol-related Deaths Greatly Under-reported in Irish Newspapers, Study Finds
Researchers expressed concern that the lack of awareness of the role of alcohol in deaths impacts on support for public health measures.
8 May 2014
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Experts make call for expansion of HPV vaccine in Ireland
Trinity researchers say new data points to need for introduction of universal HPV vaccination for boys as well as girls.
6 May 2014
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‘Medicine in Trinity College Dublin, An Illustrated History’, by Professor Davis Coakley
'Medicine in Trinity College Dublin, An Illustrated History' by Professor Davis Coakley and published by Trinity College Dublin was launched by the Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, at a special event in the Provost's House.
6 May 2014
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Simple Educational Initiative Dramatically Reduces Pre-Hospital Delay for Patients with Heart Attack/Angina Symptoms
Trinity College Study showed a more than 5 hour difference in pre-hospital delay between patients who received 40 minute educational session compared to those who did not.
1 May 2014
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Trinity Leads Major EU Research Project on Social Media and Emergency Management
The €3 million 'Project Slándáil' will develop an ethical social media system to be used in emergency situations.
30 Apr 2014
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Schizophrenia and Autism may Share Genetic Mutations
Researchers from the School of Medicine have identified a novel mechanism which may underlie susceptibility to schizophrenia and autism.
29 Apr 2014
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Speedier Microbial Soil Activity Accelerates Global Warming
Elevated carbon dioxide levels (CO2) cause microbes to break down plant matter faster, which releases more climate-warming CO2.
28 Apr 2014
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Baroness Onora O’Neill Delivers Inaugural Burke Lecture
The thorny issue of how best to 'realise' human rights was examined by leading moral philosopher Baroness Onora O'Neill at a public event in Trinity College Dublin.
25 Apr 2014
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Residents of ‘Boom Time’ Suburbs Face Unsustainable Commutes
People living in new housing in the Greater Dublin Area face longer journey times and are more dependent on cars.
23 Apr 2014