Spotlight on Research

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    MU partners in study that finds evidence of elusive neutron star

    A new study, published in Science and co-authored by Dr Patrick Kavanagh of the Department of Experimental Physics, has provided the first conclusive evidence for the presence of the elusive neutron star produced in the Supernova SN 1987A

    Friday, 23 February 2024

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    Is active transport a postcode lottery for teenagers?

    Research has found disparities between areas are not due to population size but are more to do with differences in educational provision, writes Associate Professor J. M. Mancini of the Department of History

    Wednesday, 14 February 2024

    What historical records tell us about changing climate in Ireland

    Long-term maximum and minimum air temperature series in Ireland show significant increasing trends, writes Dr Carla Mateus of the Department of Geography and ICARUS

    Thursday, 08 February 2024

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    How St Brigid made Kildare the hotspot of 7th century Ireland

    Medieval writer Cogitosus described Kildare as a 'vast and metropolitan city' thanks to the presence of the tomb of St Brigid, writes Dr Niamh Wycherley, Lecturer in the Department of Early Irish at Maynooth University

    Thursday, 01 February 2024

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    Will new pay measures help retention in the Irish Naval Service?

    Despite a boost from participation in humanitarian operations, the Irish Naval Service has suffered an ongoing exodus of personnel, writes Giovanni Parente, PhD scholar in the Centre for Military History and Strategic Studies

    Friday, 26 January 2024

    Interacting molecular tiles recognise patterns to choose what nano-scale letter they should assemble themselves into

    Self-assembling molecules have hidden neural network-like abilities

    A new study by researchers at Maynooth University, University of Chicago and California Institute of Technology, published in Nature, shows how the molecules that build structures can do both the thinking and the doing

    Thursday, 18 January 2024

    10 practical stress management tips for students

    This can be an overwhelming and stressful time of year for students but there are practical ways to manage it, writes PhD scholar Nicola Glennon of the Department of Adult and Community Education

    Wednesday, 10 January 2024

    Unlocking the secrets of disease-causing fungus Aspergillus fumigatus

    Ground-breaking research published in Nature Communications provides key insights into deadly fungal disease, writes Dr Özgür Bayram of the Department of Biology

    Thursday, 04 January 2024

    The 'turkey lift': when Irish turkeys were sent in droves to Britain for Christmas

    From 1948, a special scheme delivered thousands of Christmas turkeys from Irish families to relatives in Britain, writes Dr Stephanie Rains, Associate Professor of Media Studies

    Monday, 18 December 2023

    How did the saint who inspired Santa Claus end up in a Co Kilkenny grave?

    The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined church in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers, writes PhD scholar Helen Doyle, Department of History

    Tuesday, 12 December 2023

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