President of Ireland, Michael D.Higgins and President of Malta, H.E. Dr George Vella met with BEES researchers at UCC recently.
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Presidential Visit to UCC
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Ocean plastic blackspots most likely to threaten seabirds identified
05 Jul 2023- Parts of the ocean where seabirds are most exposed to plastics have been identified in a major research project involving UCC scientists.
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UCC launches sustainability and climate action plan
30 Jun 2023• The plan outlines UCC’s actions towards net zero.
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Ginger pigment molecules found in fossil frogs
06 Oct 2023-
UCC palaeontologists discover molecular evidence of phaeomelanin, the pigment that produces ginger colouration.
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“This will paint a more accurate picture of ancient animal colour.”
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Phaeomelanin is now toxic to animals – discovery may be first step in understand its evolution.
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