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The deep sea has a range of unique conditions which have made it the ideal place for the evolution of bizarre organisms with otherworldly appearances. Complete darkness, cold temperatures, and high pressure combine to make this ecosystem one of the …
It’s hard to imagine what our society would look like without consumerism. Indeed, it has defined much of modern Western culture. But where did this economic order originate? Consumerism as we know it can be traced back to the beginning …
Fatal attraction in nature occurs where an animals’ attraction for something is detrimental for its survival. The popular moth-and-lamp memes encapsulate one such example. While these may just seem entertaining, there are problems associated with these kinds of phenomena when …
The Christmas period in the western world highlights one of the most serious environmental challenges of our time – rampant consumerism. Advertisements begin well in advance of the occasion, with retailers aiming to keep consumers’ focus on their products for …
Earlier this week, the Science Gallery was host to a research showcase comprising academics from each of the three faculties at Trinity. Dean of Research, Professor Linda Doyle, introduced each of the speakers and emphasised that this festive-themed event, the …
Since joining the Zoology department at the beginning of the academic year, Assistant Professor Nick Payne has already made a name for himself on a national scale. He was interviewed for television for his work on a research project which …
To mark the 75th anniversary of the historic lectures given by Erwin Schrödinger at Trinity, a two-day event has been organised by the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute on September 5 and 6 at the National Concert Hall.
‘Schrödinger at 75’ …
What has been pivotal in both the arts and the sciences even before they were formally instituted as separate branches of study has been the underlying curiosity of human beings, who like you and me, had the innate desire to …