Articles
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Nature versus nurture: how modern science is rewriting it
The question of whether it is genes or environment that largely shapes human behaviour has been debated for centuries. During the second half of the 20th century, there were two camps of scientists – each believing that nature or nurture, respectively, was exclusively at play.
27 Nov 2019
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Academics launch Irish Association for Primary Science Education
The Association will promote the teaching and learning of science in primary schools throughout the island of Ireland.
14 Nov 2019
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A curiosity driven genetic discovery that should impact cancer treatments
A team of geneticists has discovered new biological targets that may help devise alternative therapies for cancers that are becoming resistant to existing drugs.
11 Sep 2019
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Reconnecting with what we are eating, and each other
Research is revealing the negative impacts of eating alone, which has been found to be linked to a variety of mental and physical health conditions.
4 Nov 2019
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New research pinpoints which of the world’s trees are climate change-ready
Trinity scientists have found that with rising CO2 levels, evergreen trees and shrubs are more efficient in using water than deciduous plants in cooler climate locations.
12 Dec 2019
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Scientists pinpoint nature-based farming solutions to help address the climate and biodiversity emergency
Ireland’s leading scientists propose six evidence-based Ecological Principles that can support the design and implementation of effective solutions.
23 Oct 2019
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An anti-Brexit party just made an incredible breakthrough in Northern Ireland
An opinion piece by Professor David Mitchell, around the success of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland, published by The Conversation.
30 May 2019
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Trinity spin-out Azadyne completes €1.75million funding round
Trinity spin-out Azadyne, which is developing a new approach to the treatment of autoimmune diseases, announced that it has raised £1.5million (€1.75 million) in its most recent funding round.
27 Mar 2019
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Future of Ireland and its Borders discussed as no-deal Brexit looms
Major public discussion on the Future of Ireland’s borders calls for a return to the John Hume spirit of the “island of communities” – not uniting territory but uniting people.
18 Sep 2019
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Learners invited to discover the iconic ‘Book of Kells’ through Trinity’s free online course
Following a hugely successful debut, Trinity College Dublin is again running its free online course on the Book of Kells – one of the world's most famous medieval manuscripts.
18 Sep 2019