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Three-day hackathon set to spark new ideas for quantum technologies

The hackathon is organised by the Trinity Quantum Alliance, which comprises a group of researchers from academia and industry working together on research and education projects in quantum science and technology.

1 Jul 2024

Innovation|Research|Science|Society

New study unveils formation secrets of tiny rare earth elements

Researchers from Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences have revealed a novel route to the formation of bastnäsite, a crucial mineral for the extraction of rare earth elements (REEs).

25 Jun 2024

Environment|Research|Science

Scientists devise algorithm to engineer improved enzymes

The new method has wide-ranging applications across a suite of industries, from food production to degrading plastics, and in drug design and human health.

20 Jun 2024

Research|Science

European leaders converge at Trinity to tackle AI's greatest challenges and opportunities

From healthcare to human rights, today's landmark conference organised by the ADAPT Centre at Trinity is driving global dialogue on AI's transformative power.

19 Jun 2024

Culture|Health|Research|Science

New study reveals urgent need for region-specific models to improve brain health in diverse settings

Researchers outline the requirement for comprehensive and harmonised data collection efforts to capture the diverse factors influencing healthy aging in Latin America.

17 Jun 2024

Research|Science|Society

Are Ireland’s tuna in hot water? Ocean warming pushes giant Atlantic bluefin northwards

A new study led by Irish scientists has found giant Atlantic bluefin tuna are moving further north in response to marine heatwaves off the Irish coast.

11 Jun 2024

Environment|Research|Science

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

SciFest@TCPID 2024 in association with Abbott Ireland

SciFest@TCPID showcases STEM projects from students with intellectual disabilities

5 Jun 2024

Community|Science|Students

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

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