October 2018
Medieval Zoology
From pelicans to shrews to barnacle geese, the medieval zoologists had some very strange ideas about animals. Fionn Ó Marcaigh delves into what used to pass for science.
The Death of an Idea
I find it hard to let go. As scientists, our currency is ideas. We’re judged on the quality of our science through the papers we produce and the ideas we share. No matter your thoughts on the current state of academic publishing, this is the way it is for now.
Searching for Musk Oxen in Dovrefjell, Norway
Last July, a friend and I went on a wild camping road trip around southern Norway. The highlight was definitely seeing musk oxen (Ovibos moschatus) in Dovrefjell. Spending a couple of days watching and photographing these animals in the wild was an experience I’ll never forget.
From Worms to Wildfire: Natural Sciences at PROBE 2018
On the evening of Friday the 28th of September, the event known as PROBE took place in Front Square. Part of European Researchers’ Night, PROBE was described by organisers as “a free public pop-up festival showcasing the diverse range of academic research taking place in Dublin”. No event on Dublin research would be complete without […]