Concern as 43,000 young people in Ireland now living with alcohol dependency amid ‘surge’ in youth drinking
Alcohol Action Ireland has called on the Government to take meaningful action The report found one in three…
Common food preservatives could be increasing your chances of developing cancer, study finds
Irish professor says findings have important public health implications The study examined 17 individual food preservatives. Photo: Getty…
Boost as Galway scientists develop improved ‘mini brains’ in labs to aid research
Scientists in Galway have taken a significant step forward in the development of lab-grown “mini brains”, a breakthrough…
Remembering John O’Donohue, a poet, author and sage – who offered words and learnings for a modern life
Ahead of what would have been his 70th birthday, he is fondly remembered in an excerpt from John…
Galway scientists growing ‘mini brains’ in labs to aid research
Scientists in Galway have taken a significant step forward in the development of lab-grown “mini brains”, a breakthrough…
Enda Kenny says EU will be forced to make ‘realistic’ decisions in the coming decade
Enda Kenny speaking after he received an award at Trinity College this evening. Photo: Paul Sharp. The European…
Life forms are even more threatened by global warming than previously thought, Trinity College research shows
‘Universal thermal performance curve’ means life cannot adapt well to extremes of temperature That’s according to research published…
New world university rankings mark ‘shaky’ year for Ireland as Trinity drops to lowest-ever position but DCU enters top 350 for first time
Ireland had nine institutions in the rankings this year – the same as last year. The latest rankings,…
College research project reveals disturbing findings about brain function: ‘Major implications’
Disturbing new research into a ubiquitous contaminant has revealed its concerning effects on the brain. What’s happening? Researchers…
My favourite room: Wicklow-based artist Lucy Doyle
Lucy Doyle’s paintings are vibrant, often containing an unlikely mix of objects and people, yet they work. Her…
Sinn Féin senator still detained by Israel after flotilla activists ‘abducted’ in international waters
LATEST | Activists want the Government to act on claim of breach of maritime laws Activists – including Greta…
Former Trinity College worker accused of stealing from university’s hardship fund
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