Mediterranean earthworm species found thriving in Ireland as global temperatures rise
Scientists have discovered a thriving population of Mediterranean earthworms in an urban farm in Dublin, Ireland.
Scientists have discovered a thriving population of Mediterranean earthworms in an urban farm in Dublin, Ireland.
Ecology
Jul 25, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- An international collaboration between scientists in University College Dublin and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) has revealed for the first time that 15% of the proteins encoded by the human ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 4, 2012
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Soccer players are concerned for their physical safety due to a fan culture seen as increasingly more violent and abusive, according to new UCD research.
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2024
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A healthy bee population would represent a financial boon for Ireland's apple growers suggests new UCD research.
Ecology
Mar 8, 2022
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Equal1 Laboratories (Equal1), a silicon-based quantum computing company, today announced the company is the first to demonstrate a fully integrated quantum processor unit (QPU) operating at 3.7 kelvin ― a major milestone ...
Quantum Physics
May 14, 2021
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A new solar-powered animal tracker promises to transform the collection of environmental and behavioural data, greatly improving animal welfare.
Ecology
Jul 30, 2020
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Further studies and debate are needed on the potential culling of generalist predators such as crows and foxes as a means of protecting Europe's ever declining number of ground-nesting birds, a new study suggests.
Ecology
Jul 21, 2020
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Tsunamis pose a significant hazard to the south eastern and western coasts of Ireland, according to wave experts at University College Dublin and Geological Survey Ireland.
Earth Sciences
Jun 26, 2020
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Inbreeding in the global thoroughbred population has risen significantly over the last 45 years and if left unchecked may compromise the future sustainability of the breed, according to research published in Scientific Reports.
Plants & Animals
Jan 22, 2020
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A new study carried out by University College Dublin (UCD) academics, published today, has revealed that in typical Irish commuting conditions, Toyota's hybrid powertrain system drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 18, 2019
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