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Trinity looks to the future as it celebrates 50 years of computer science research
Experts are considering what the future may hold in a world in which computer science and technological innovation may hold the key to solving some of society’s most pressing problems.
26 Nov 2019
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Socially assistive robot, Stevie, among TIME’S 100 best inventions of 2019
Stevie the socially assistive robot, developed by robotics experts from Trinity’s School of Engineering, features in iconic magazine TIME’s exclusive list of the 100 best inventions of 2019. The annual list, just-announced, celebrates 100 inventions that are making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun.
22 Nov 2019
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Students from 30 counties in Ireland receive Entrance Exhibition Awards
Students from nearly every county in Ireland as well as 24 countries worldwide were awarded special Entrance Exhibition Awards from Trinity College Dublin this year.
22 Nov 2019
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Website on the history of theatre censorship in Britain launched
A fascinating new website featuring high-resolution scans of eighteenth-century play manuscripts will now allow people to see exactly what phrases, words and speeches were deemed out of bounds in the past.
22 Nov 2019
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Periodic Table projections light up Chemistry Week at Trinity
The projections highlight the serious threat posed to the existence of a growing number of elements through a lack of recycling old tech devices.
21 Nov 2019
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Trinity researchers uncover critical metabolic switch for inflammatory diseases
The work identifies the protein, PKM2, as a potential therapeutic target for treating a host of diseases mediated by over-active immune cells.
21 Nov 2019
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Landmark clinical trial could reduce the numbers of unnecessary C-sections
A landmark clinical trial for midwifery, obstetrics and neonatology at Trinity College could have potential for positive global impact.
21 Nov 2019
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Fermentation innovation – how evolution is shaping the taste of your pint
The flavours in a beer depend on the mixture of genes in the yeast hybrids used in its fermentation. Understanding how these strains evolved and what flavour genes they carry is key info for the brewing industry.
20 Nov 2019
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Scientists engineer “Venus flytrap” bio-sensors to snare pollutants
The biological sensors change colour once they have successfully snared a target molecule, and will soon have a host of important environmental, medical and security applications.
19 Nov 2019
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Going the extra mile! New research into badger dispersal could minimise bovine TB spread
The research has major implications for implementing vaccination programmes to limit the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB) and comes at an opportune time, as a national programme to vaccinate badgers has recently commenced.
18 Nov 2019
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