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Simple water-saving technologies could shave nearly €10 million in state water costs by 2030

Installing efficient water-saving technologies (taps, showers, toilets) in new build homes in Ireland could save €280 annually in a four-person house when associated energy savings are also included.

17 Apr 2025

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New research outlines pitfalls of posthuman, AI governance in real-world “city brain” project

The work underscores what can go wrong when an AI that manages city transport, safety, health and environmental monitoring predicts the future and intervenes in the present, significantly influencing urban governance and public policy development.

16 Apr 2025

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Extraordinary tales of Trinity’s Zoological Museum brought to life in new book

Dr Martyn Linnie, curator of Trinity College Dublin’s Zoological Museum, has just launched a new book, bringing to life the many tales of the museum’s history and that of its permanent residents.

4 Apr 2025

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Microplastics pollution from glitter can disrupt marine biomineralisation

New research reveals that PET-based glitter microplastics can actively influence biomineralisation processes in marine environments, raising fresh concerns about the long-term environmental impact of microplastic pollution on marine ecosystems.

1 Apr 2025

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Trinity geologists release new book for walkers interested in Dublin’s built heritage

Prof. Patrick Wyse Jackson and Dr Louise Caulfield, from Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences, have released The Decorative & Building Stones of Dublin: a walking guide.

21 Mar 2025

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Trinity Water Centre launches ahead of World Water Day 2025

The Trinity Water Centre—a pioneering hub dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and education in water—which will primarily address global water challenges, inform resource management, and deliver technological advancements.

21 Mar 2025

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New eMobility eHub offering electric cars, e-bikes and e-cargo bikes for the public launches in Galway City

The eHubs offer a range of shared public travel options, providing residents and visitors with convenient, sustainable, and cost-effective travel choices.

21 Mar 2025

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eMol eSoghluaiseachta nua a chuireann gluaisteáin leictreacha, rothair leictreacha agus rothair leictreacha lasta ar fáil don phobal seolta i gCathair na Gaillimhe

Cuireann eMoil raon roghanna taistil phoiblí comhroinnte ar fáil, ag soláthar roghanna taistil atá áisiúil, inbhuanaithe agus éifeachtúil ó thaobh costas de do mhuintir na háite agus do chuairteoirí.

21 Mar 2025

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Climate change fuelling mental health crisis in areas most affected by climate crisis

Climate change is not just an environmental issue — it’s a mental health crisis impacting on adolescent wellbeing right now in areas most affected by climate change, according to new research from the School of Psychology.

18 Mar 2025

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New €5 million project will transform fibre optic cables into active sensors, safeguarding networks from damage

The project will help to safeguard telecommunications networks from damage – accidental and malicious – as well as boosting how we communicate and understand our environment

14 Mar 2025

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