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Ancient DNA analysis by Trinity team reveals women-centred society in Iron Age Britain

Findings of widespread matrilocality evidence female empowerment in this Celtic society

A team of ancient DNA researchers at Trinity have found evidence of matrilocality — a societal system in which married men migrate to live with their female partner’s community — in Iron Age Britain. The study was published in the

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Virtual hospitals, the future of healthcare?

Galway University Hospital’s virtual trial bridges the gap between medicine and engineering

Galway University Hospital (GUH) recently launched a virtual hospital trial in a ground-breaking endeavour bringing engineering and medicine together to rethink healthcare. Speaking with Dr. Derek O’Keeffe, the project’s principal investigator, Trinity News heard how this ongoing innovation is reshaping …

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Fighting the rising tides

Cork city struggles to keep its head above water

Cork city has experienced regular and violent flooding for many years. The southern city is built on gravel and sand, and works like a big sponge. It sits on islands and marsh, right where the river Lee meets the ocean.

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A beginner’s guide to understanding the Apocalypse.

In light of recent natural disasters across the globe, Peter Cox sets out to explore the harsh reality of climate change

In recent months, we have seen catastrophic natural disasters worldwide with hurricanes Irma and Harvey leaving large areas devastated. The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Yet the reasons for them are still being debated in …