I am a resolute atheist, but like many in this country, both non-religious or from different faiths, I was raised in a school system where morals were taught via the christian faith. Despite not currently believing in any faith system …
Maeve McCann is a former Deputy SciTech Editor of Trinity News.
They’ve finally cracked it — how our knuckles can make so much noise
Researchers employ mathematical modelling to confirm how the cracking of our joints makes so much noise
The mystery of cracking joints has long been a fascination of both daydreamers and scientists alike. The most famous experiment regarding knuckle cracking was carried out by Donald Unger, who in a bid to test the supposed link between arthritis …
One woman’s scientific journey: Professor Aoife McLysaght
This International Women’s Week, Professor Aoife McLysaght shared her story
This International Women’s Week we celebrated the women around us and challenge the issues which still cause gender inequality in our world. As a Genetics student I have the privilege of being in a department which is led by a …
Reject overly simplistic narratives in abortion debate
Deciding what you support is a personal journey
I was supposed to write an article giving an argument to support the Repeal campaign. But I didn’t quite get there. I’m so aware of the diversity of opinions out there as, for many, it is highly emotive. It is …
Evolution in real time
The evolution of a new finch species on the Galapagos islands has been observed
The Theory of Evolution via natural selection was first postulated by Charles Darwin in his book ‘On the Origin of Species’ nearly 160 years ago. If you know anything about Charles Darwin apart from this theory, you’ll probably know he …
The existential crises of science students
Science students reflect on the revelations that made them question everything
Existential crises are usually associated with ever-questioning philosophy students. However, as I have been discovering through my Science undergraduate at Trinity, life can take on a whole new meaning after a single lecture. During the first ever week of biology …
Boys wear blue and girls wear pink
Does gender stereotyping cause differences in capabilities between the sexes?
The effects of nature and nurture have been a constant debate throughout the history of biology. Are we born a certain way or are we shaped by our environment? Generally we find the answer is somewhere in the middle but …
Ireland’s only milk bank
The Western Trust helped 901 babies last year.
Like many of you, I moved back to my homeland for the summer: in my case, County Fermanagh. I have a part time job, and I’m glad to be spending more time with my family. Recently in a pub called …