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How being shot might affect Donald Trump’s mental health – and that of millions of others
Trump may not experience any psychological effects, but given that he could soon be re-elected, the potential effect of these events on his mental health — whether negligible, negative or positive — cannot be ignored, writes Simon McCarthy Jones in The Conversation.
16 July 2024
Health|Society
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Irish peat soils – vital for the environment – are far more vast than we realised
Irish researchers have unveiled a new Irish Peat Soils Map (IPSM), which estimates that peat soils cover an area of 1.66 million hectares, which equates to over 23% of the country.
15 July 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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Formula Trinity team launches new race car in Front Square
Students from Formula Trinity, a team of over 100 representing the university in the international Formula Student engineering competition, unveiled their brand new race car at a special launch event in Front Square last week.
15 July 2024
Research|Students
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Scientists create computer program that “paints” the structure of molecules in the style of Piet Mondrian
Scientists from Trinity have created a computer program that “paints” the structure of molecules in the style of famous Dutch artist, Piet Mondrian, whose beautiful artworks will be instantly recognisable to many.
15 July 2024
Arts|Science
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Taha Yasseri named inaugural Workday Professor for Technology and Society at Trinity and TU Dublin
Professor Yasseri, who takes up his role on August 1 2024, will also be Director of a new TCD-TU Dublin joint centre for Sociology of Humans and Machines.
15 July 2024
Innovation|Research|Science
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Trinity’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel research unit gets new home
The SAF research facility will focus on the research, development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels.
12 July 2024
Environment|Research
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How to start weightlifting after 60
Being strong as you age can help you maintain independence for longer, make you more resistant to injuries and falls and is great for overall wellbeing. Julie Broderick and Fiona Kennedy from the School of Medicine write in The Conversation on how to start to build your strength when you are over 60.
11 July 2024
Health|Research