After College published the list of successfully nominated candidates for the upcoming Provost election, it’s apparent that for the first time in the college’s 429 year history the new face of TCD will be a woman. Over the past few …
Niamh Tiernan is the deputy SciTech Editor, and a Senior Sophister student of Zoology.
Cutting through the nonsense to get to the science
Luke O’Neill on his new book, Covid times, and taking inspiration from a Rubber Bandit
Over the past few months of chaos and change, a large proportion of our society has turned to science more than they ever have before, for clarity and, at times, for comfort. It has been really enjoyable to see the …
Selling hand sanitisers and face masks was like selling gold dust
Working as a student in a pharmacy during Ireland’s lockdown has brought its share of challenges
A regular Saturday morning in January, I clock in and greet my manager, and my attention is immediately drawn to a poster sellotaped to the counter. After a read my initial thought is “this is going to cause a lot …
Trinity researchers examine medical intervention in maternity care
Two teams have reviewed different rates of childbirth intervention across various countries
Two Trinity led studies have investigated how a reduction in rates of caesarean section births could benefit maternity care services, and identified a significant variation in amounts of birth inducing drugs used in different countries.
The first study examined the …
Trinity led study discovers predictable volcanoes are more dangerous than thought
The research in the Galápagos islands shows explosive potential in seemingly consistent volcanoes
A team of volcanologists, led by Prof. Michael Stock from Trinity’s Department of Geology, have discovered that the composition of volcanoes and their magmas may not be as predictable as was previously believed.
The study has found that volcanoes that …
Trinity research finds that digital CBT can significantly relieve anxiety and depression
Digital mental health intervention could assist those whose mental health has been drastically affected by COVID-19
Trinity researchers from the School of Psychology have collaborated with University of Sheffield to publish new research regarding digital mental health.
This research found that digital mental health interventions can have significant long-term impact on anxiety and depression recovery. These …
Exercise is a crucial factor in cancer rehabilitation
Research on post-cancer treatment shows a need for prescribed exercise
For 21-year-old Shauntelle Tynan, exercise isn’t simply a task to pencil in as a New Year’s resolution or an excuse to search out eye-candy in the gym as it is for so many of us. As a cancer survivor from …
The science of vaping
Adequate nicotine replacement therapy or the gateway to a worldwide health epidemic?
Vaping is viewed globally as a viable and safe alternative to traditional smoking, but this idea is beginning to come under fire with connected cases of respiratory diseases on the rise. 1604 cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarette usage …