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We recently worked with a new emerging fishing clothing brand based in the UK to create a brand identity. The fishing apparel is designed to give a stylish yet functional aspect, we had to create a logo that would be fitting to clothing and appealing to fisherman in general. Although the logo icon has a… View full post
Sixth Story came upon the opportunity to work with a traditional British manufacturing company to give their brand a refresh. The brief was to take aluminium tube producer Spartal's logo and give it a more professional and modern look. One of the key elements was to reflect the heritage of their company located in the… View full post
Twitter has officially retired version 1.0 of its API and updated it to version 1.1 But what does this mean for you? Here's what Twitter themselves state is new : Improved rate limits JSON support only Authentication required on all endpoints Updated Developer Rules of the Road Developer Display Requirements New Twitter client policies Default… View full post
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Google's upcoming Penguin 2.0 update for its search engine will be the biggest update since Penguin 1.0 back in April, 2012. Google are referring to the update as a webspam update which will be better at detecting blackhat SEO whilst increasing the ranking of sites with authority in their field, keeping users flowing to relevant… View full post
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You've seen some outlandish and psychedelic uniforms on the Oregon Ducks football team before, but you've never seen those Ducks don pink. The No. 2-ranked Oregon Ducks will be in the pink this Saturday against the Washington State Cougars. The Ducks will wear pink helmets, cleats, socks and gloves in homage to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Don't worry -- the pink will not be iridescent, camouflage, nor be equipped with bizarre wings or fake radial tire patterns on the corners. They are just straight-up pink cleats, socks and gloves, and the helmets are normal pink helmets with the 'O' insignia on the side.
Well, "normal pink helmets" as far as pink football helmets go.
The Oregon Ducks will wear pink helmets, plus pink pink cleats, socks and gloves for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this Saturday in their 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT home game against Washington State. The game will be broadcast on FOX Sports 1.
"Cancer has touched so many lives and hopefully, together with Nike and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, we can help create awareness and help raise money for the fight against women's cancers" Oregon Football Head Coach Mark Helfrich said in a press release. "It is an honor to join Coach Yow's team in a fight that unites us all."
The helmets will be auctioned off and proceeds donated to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. I'd prefer to mention whether the Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a legit charity or a "mostly pays its executives" charity, but CharityWatch.org does not have a listing for them.
Kay Yow was the North Carolina State women's basketball and US Olympics women's basketball team coach until she succumbed to breast cancer in 2009.
If you're a big Nike gear aficionado, be aware that pink gear being donned are Nike Vapor Talon Elite cleats, pink Nike Vapor Carbon Elite socks and pink Vapor Jet gloves. The uniform itself is called the Nike Pro Combat uniform, which means that it is mostly black but you can still see it from a mile away.
"Combat", indeed.
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Oregon rocking pink helmets this Saturday for breast cancer awareness
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LIVE Storified!: 2012 NFL schedule release
Front Row LIVE Storified! the 2012 NFL schedule release on Tuesday night.
See how social media reacted to the annual schedule release and ESPN's 3-hour dissection of it, including the full slate for the 43rd season of Monday Night Football.
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Miss USA 2011 — Should Math Be Taught In Schools? (by mackenziefegan)
So good!
Denis Dutton: A Darwinian theory of beauty (by TEDtalksDirector)
This is an interesting theory and definitely a fascinating topic!
"Peacock spider" (by Peacockspiderman)
Natural selection is awesome.
Why I WON'T be celebrating Darwin Day 2011 (via C0nc0rdance)
A fun bit of sarcasm ;)
From hiccups to wisdom teeth, the evolution of homo sapiens has left behind some glaring, yet innately human, imperfections
By Rob Dunn
Smithsonian.com, November 19, 2010
Natural selection acts by winnowing the individuals of each generation, sometimes clumsily, as old parts and genes are co-opted for new roles. As a result, all species inhabit bodies imperfect for the lives they live. Our own bodies are worse off than most simply because of the many differences between the wilderness in which we evolved and the modern world in which we live. We feel the consequences every day. Here are ten.
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We evolved from a common ancestor with other modern apes and here's a few problems an intelligent and benevolent creator probably wouldn't have given us. :D
I would like, if at all possible, to declare a moratorium on using the word "believe" to describe what people do in relationship to scientifically sound theories backed up by oodles of evidence.
I've definitely had to catch myself from going into the "believe" trap on many occasions.
If Daniel Dennett is right — that there's a human genetic need for religion — then I'd like to imagine that my atheism is proof of evolutionary biology in action.
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Richard Dawkins Answers Reddit Questions (via richarddawkinsdotnet)
Some great questions… Dawkins reading hate mail at the end is priceless!
Dan Dennett: Cute, sexy, sweet, funny (via TEDtalksDirector)
Why are babies cute? Why is cake sweet? Philosopher Dan Dennett has answers you wouldn't expect, as he shares evolution's counterintuitive reasoning on cute, sweet and sexy things. For a topping, try his introduction to a new theory by Matthew Hurley on why jokes are funny.
BBC News - Ancient giant penguin unearthed in Peru
The fossil of a giant penguin that lived 36 million years ago has been discovered in Peru.
It was about 1.5m (5ft) tall and nearly twice as heavy as an Emperor Penguin, the largest living species.
It's really interesting to see that they were brown and grey back then. And almost as tall as me… yikes!
Richard Dawkins on eye evolution
This is great! He's such a fantastic teacher.
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me? (via philhellenes)
13,500,000,000 years ago something happened, and we really only found out a few years ago.
You live in amazing times. Don't say nobody told you. :)
Post by "EvolutionSkeptic" on PZ Myer's blog
Hey, so some of you may remember me (one can hope). I found this thread that some people told me last time to find when I wanted to ask a question. Since I have one, I thought I'd check in. Hope everyone is doing well.
All right. I read "Why Evolution is True" and "The Greatest Show on Earth," as recommended by several of you. After that, I also started reading some of the stuff on Dawkins' site, because I really liked his calm approach to the subject.
After reading there and a good bit here, I'm actually getting a little afraid, and this is where my question comes in … I can recognize the validity of evolution and that it's true. This began to make an impact on my belief in God, but I still felt like he could have set the whole thing in motion.
But the more I read there and here, the more I'm questioning that, the more I worry that my faith may be in danger. Since you guys were so helpful the first time, I thought maybe I could come to you to ask a couple of questions again …
- I truly don't mean this to be insulting, so please don't take it that way, but what is your motivation to live a moral, upstanding life without the guidance of the rules of God and the Bible? I know you guys do this, but I'm not sure I understand how it works without concrete guidance.
- For those of you who were once Christians (I'm guessing there are some), how did you reconcile your atheism/agnosticism with your relationship with your Christian family/friends? How do you tell them? Do you still go to church for the fellowship but just don't pray/participate? Did you lose friends/family in your process of change?
I hope I'm not interrupting a conversation here, but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading, if you actually got this far.
This post provides a fascinating glimpse at the demise of theistic beliefs. I'm so glad this person was able to challenge their own world-view, read books about evolution, and continue to ask questions.
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Psychology of Belief, Part 7: Projection (via AntiCitizenX)
Have you ever wondered why creationist Christians love to call atheism and evolution "faith-based religions?" Well, as it turns out, Sigmund Freud was right. Classical psychological projection is a defense mechanism whereby people deny their own faults by perceiving them in other people. Projecting their own blind faith onto critics is therefore just a tool believers use to avoid recognizing those very same faults within themselves.


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Thank you! So sweet! I never want to stop. If i ever take a break, it would only be to design clothes. But not really a break, because I'd be illustrating prints for the fabrics of course. ;) *high fives*
I do take private commissions, but am not currently doing portraits. I'll be moving/ going on a long trip soon. Perhaps after.
I'm browsing online, shopping for feather boas and heart shaped glasses. Sincerely want a tea party, if even just for one!
Thank you!~ I have a whole FAQ on supplies here. Hope that helps. It is super important to try as many styles as possible, combining techniques until you find your own.
Opening a new watercolor block is like undressing a lover for the first time. Yes, art is my mistress. A very satisfying one indeed. ♡
If i turned Pizza Whipped (the pizza kitty) into a shirt design, would you vote for it on Threadless?
If i could miraculously get at least 150 pre-orders of them, then most likely! I'd love to do shirts, but they're pricey to create. I'd love to do full color shirts!
Just don't have the means to fund the awesome things i'd create. xoxo
Speechless. Exactly what i am trying to visually express! Happy you were able to find me. xoxo
pssst, and that's not creepy. it's the internet, we're all creeps then.
Thank you!~ I didn't think anyone would notice! =ↀωↀ=
Being invited to go stay at a friend's house in the southwest sparked something in me. Contemplating selling all my earthly possessions, hop in my car, and never come back. I can do art on the go and hope things go well.
The Adventures of Wishcandy 2012?!
Sometimes i write short stories with themes of rage, murder, and eroticism. I don't know what i'd make into a whole novel. But i'm sure it'd be pretty sassy (or so emotional it's almost embarrassing).
Originally i wanted to be a graphic novelist when I was in college, but fell in love with painting more. I'd definitely still consider making one. I have plenty of stories inside me to tell. ♥


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Dr. Peter T. Gallagher on Morning Ireland, What are solar flares and sunspots?
'DARTofPhysics' Wins Prestigious Web Award
A team of researchers from Trinity College Dublin who were behind an innovative science outreach campaign that brought the weird and wonderful world of physics to Dublin's DART commuters have won the 2014 prize for producing the 'best education and third level website', which supported their 'DARTofPhysics' campaign.
The Realex Fire Web Awards are held annually to recognise people who do great things on the web. The awards span 29 categories recognising websites in News and Media, Entertainment and Arts, Technology and Social, Government, Education and Community, Commerce and Mobile sectors as well as Technical Awards with over 600 entries from organisations across Ireland.
In 2013, DARTofPhysics zapped the curiosities of Dublin commuters through physics adverts placed on Dublin's DART train. Statements like 'The Spire is shorter when the weather is cool' and questions such as 'How many leaves fall in Dublin every autumn?' encouraged commuters to ponder physics phenomena on their way to work, as well as to continue their journey on the campaign website – dartofphysics.ie.
"DARTofPhysics aimed to capture the beauty of physics through statements and challenges with our website as the hub for a city-wide conversation," said Senior Research Fellow in Trinity's School of Physics, Dr Shane Bergin, who founded the campaign.
Dr Bergin worked with researchers from Trinity's School of Education and Trinity's nanoscience institute, CRANN, to make the campaign a success; dartofphysics.ie connected Dubliners with Trinity scientists and the award-winning website was peppered with up to 10,000 daily visits from interested individuals.
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Dr. Shane Bergin, speaker at the conference on Junior Cycle Science
Dr. Shane Bergin, School of Physics Trinity College Dublin spoke at the conference. The audience reacted very warmly to the work Dr. Bergin is undertaking here in Trinity College (in collaboration with Prof. Murphy from the School of Education) on informal learning (DARTofPhysics) and bringing cooperative & problem-based learning to undergrad physics labs. Regarding the work they do in the physics undergraduate teaching lab, some remarked that they are less constrained in what we teach at third level, that our findings should be held up as an example of how small reforms can lead to significant, and positive, change when discussing such matters with second-level educators.
The 14th European Solar Physics Meeting
The 14th European Solar Physics Meeting (ESPM-14, URL: http://www.espm14.ie; twitter: @ESPM2014) will take place next week in the Hamilton Building, McNeil Lecture Theatre. The Solar Physics Group (part of Astrophysics Research Group) will host the largest gathering of professional solar research scientists in Europe, to discuss and debate the latest discoveries relating to our nearest star. It is expected that over 240 solar scientists will attend the meeting in what is billed as, 'the premier conference in Europe' in all aspects relating to the physics of the Sun. Solar physics is a science that addresses some of the biggest scientific questions in modern day astrophysics, with solar astronomers having access to some of the most advanced technology available, such as the ESA and NASA satellites. ESPM-14 is poised to deliver the latest developments in our understanding of how the Sun works and the latest insights into the forces that drive adverse space weather.
Event Details
Date: Monday, 8 September - Friday, 12 September
Venue: McNeil Lecture Theatre, Hamilton Building
Dr. Shaun Bloomfield (ESPM-14 LOC Chair) School of Physics
As part of the ESPM-14, there will be a public talk on the theme of 'Strange Space Weather: Pål Brekke on the Northern Lights' by a prominent solar physicist, Pål Brekke , Senior Advisor at the Norwegian Space Centre, to be hosted by the Science Gallery in the Paccar Theatre on Thursday, September 11. All are welcome.
Event Details
Title : 'Strange Space Weather: Pål Brekke on the Northern Lights'
Date: 6.00pm to 7.15pm.
Venue: Paccar Theatre, Science Gallery
Admission fee: €5
For further information on this pubic talk please visit the Science Gallery events section at: https://dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2014/08/strangespaceweatherpålbrekkenorthernlights
Pietro Zucca on Dublin City FM's Astronomy Show
Pietro Zucca chatted to Ben Emmet on the Dublin FM's Astronomy Show last week about the Sun, Rosse Solar-Terrestrial Observatory and the I Lofar project. Pietro is currently a PhD student in the School of Physics Astrophysics research group.
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Irish researchers create wearable sensors using rubber bands
Researchers at the School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin and AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland funded materials science centre, have discovered a method of creating wearable sensors by adding graphene to shop-bought rubber bands; the first time this has ever been achieved worldwide. Working with researchers from the University of Surrey, their findings have been published in ACS Nano, a leading international nanoscience publication.
The team - led by Professor Jonathan Coleman, infused rubber bands with graphene, a nano-material derived from pencil lead which is 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. This process is simple and compatible with normal manufacturing techniques. While rubber does not normally conduct electricity, the addition of graphene made the rubber bands electrically conductive without degrading the mechanical properties of the rubber. Tests showed that, any electrical current flowing through the graphene-infused rubber bands was very strongly affected if the band was stretched. As a result, if the band is attached to clothing, the tiniest movements such as breath and pulse can be sensed.
The discovery opens up a host of possibilities for the development of wearable sensors from rubber, which could be used to monitor blood pressure, joint movement and respiration. Other applications of rubber-graphene sensors could be in the automotive industry (to develop sensitive airbags); in robotics, in medical device development (to monitor bodily motion), as early warning systems for cot death in babies or sleep apnoea in adults. They could also be woven into clothing to monitor athletes' movement or for patients undergoing physical rehabilitation.
The discovery was welcomed by Minister for Research and Innovation Damien English TD who said, "This exciting discovery shows that Irish research is at the leading edge of material science worldwide. AMBER is one of a number of research centres funded by the Government to carry out world-class research in collaboration with industry in strategic areas of opportunity for Ireland. Material science underpins a wide range of market opportunities that have the greatest potential to deliver economic return through enterprise development, employment growth and job retention in Ireland. This discovery is a key stepping stone in our strategy of turning good ideas into good jobs. I congratulate Professor Coleman, his team and collaborators at AMBER for this great discovery and wish them well for the future."
Professor Jonathan Coleman, AMBER, said, "Sensors are becoming extremely important in medicine, wellness and exercise, medical device manufacturing, car manufacturing and robotics, among other areas. Biosensors, which are worn on or implanted into the skin, must be made of durable, flexible and stretchable materials that respond to the motion of the wearer. By implanting graphene into rubber, a flexible natural material, we are able to completely change its properties to make it electrically conductive, to develop a completely new type of sensor. Because rubber is available widely and cheaply, this unique discovery will open up major possibilities in sensor manufacturing worldwide."
Corresponding author, Dr Alan Dalton from the University of Surrey continued, "Until now, no such sensor has been produced that meets needs and that can be easily made. It sounds like a simple concept, but our graphene-infused rubber bands could really help to revolutionise certain aspects of healthcare."
Professor Mark Ferguson, Director General of Science Foundation Ireland and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government of Ireland said, "Congratulations to Professor Coleman and his team on this discovery. Science Foundation Ireland is committed to funding impactful research which will lead to new products and services of the future. Just over a year since it was established as an SFI Research Centre, AMBER's researchers are working to address the big issues facing modern society – across healthcare, energy, transport and other areas. It is this type of research that has led to Ireland's international position as 3rd for nanoscience and 6th for materials science. I look forward to future developments from this team."
The largest ever Irish National Astronomy Meeting is taking place in Trinity College Dublin: 13TH – 15th August
The largest ever Irish National Astronomy Meeting is taking place in Trinity College Dublin, from the 13-15th August, with over 100 registered participants representing 13 different research bodies (University/Institutes/Observatory) across Ireland. This meeting will bring together Irish astrophysicists from across the island of Ireland to discuss the latest in space science and engage in future collaborations.
The meeting will be held in the Joly Lecture Theater (Hamilton Building) and information relating to the meeting is available here. Furthermore, this years INAM will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the formation of the Astronomy Science Group of Ireland (ASGI), the premier astrophysics organization in Ireland for hosting meetings of professional astronomers to discuss the latest research in this field. Its going to be out of this world !
The event is being organized by Prof. Brian Espey and Dr. Eamon Scullion who are part of the School of Physics in TCD.
World Leading Researchers and Entrepreneurs in Dublin to Focus on the Business of Science.
International line-up of speakers includes Sir John Pethica, Physical Secretary of the Royal Society; President of Nanomechanics Inc. Dr. Warren Oliver; Dr. Erica Lilleodden Helmholtz-Zentrum Geestacht Materials Institute Germany and Prof. Hayden Taylor, University of California Berkeley
AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) funded materials science centre at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), is hosting a conference on both commercialisation and scientific opportunities within nanomechanics and materials science. The Nanomechanics conference, which takes place on Friday 8th August at AMBER is funded by the Dublin Graduate Physics Programme (DGPP) and aims to encourage the growing culture of business, entrepreneurship and commercialisation amongst AMBER and other Irish researchers.
Organised by Prof. Graham Cross, an Investigator at AMBER and Trinity's School of Physics, the conference will allow Irish researchers to hear of the experiences of international science entrepreneurs who have successfully turned their research into thriving commercial businesses. Topics for discussion will include how to start a business and how to develop industry partnerships in Ireland and globally.
Speakers include Dr. Warren Oliver, whose publication in 1992 on how to characterise the mechanical behaviour at small scales is the one of the world's most cited materials science papers. Dr Oliver is now President of Nanomechanics Inc. which creates instruments that measure the mechanical properties of nanomaterials - crucial for the manufacturing industry - and which has a market share of approximately $40 million.
In addition, leading Irish scientist Sir. John Pethica, Physical Secretary and Vice-President of the Royal Society of London and co-founder with Dr.Oliver of Nano Instruments Inc.; Dr. Erica Lilleodden, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht; Prof. Hayden Taylor, University of California Berkeley and Prof. John Boland, Principal Investigator, AMBER will speak about the importance of industry engagement in scientific research and the opportunities for Irish researchers.
Prof. Cross will also speak about his experiences in spinning out a successful research business from Trinity College Dublin– Adama Innovations Ltd. His company, which was founded in 2013 uses a simple and cost-efficient process for imprinting nanosized patterns on to materials and hard surfaces; with potential uses in anti-counterfeiting technology, labelling and manufacturing.
Speaking in advance of the conference, Professor Cross said, "There is a real opportunity for Irish scientists to turn their laboratory-based research into commercial reality. Industries such as biotech, medical devices, energy, ICT and pharmaceuticals all need excellent scientific research for product and service development, allowing companies to grow their businesses, increase employment and continue to benefit the economy in Ireland and globally. Irish researchers can work with industry and the business community to commercialise their research and ensure continual impact on the manufacturing and development of new products and services. Beyond the scientific topics to be discussed, this conference aims to discuss the possibilities for Irish researchers to tap into the global R&D market and to continue to deliver research that benefits on the economy and wider society."
Dr. Warren Oliver said, "I am delighted to see such a culture of entrepreurship and innovation already existing in the Irish research community. There is a significant opportunity for Irish scientists, particularly in my own area of nanoinstruments, to contribute to and access a global market which is worth up to $2 billion annually. That delivers good return on investment for the Irish Government and is it is one of the most important ways in which science can have a real impact."
Dr Shane Bergin at the Mansion House Dublin for an evening of curious science.
" Dr Shane Bergin (School of Physics) with Dara O' Briain and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin at the Mansion House Dublin for an evening of curious science. Other special guests included National Geographic Explorer Tierney Thys, Mars One candidate and TCD Astrophysicist Dr. Joseph Roche, and Neuroscientist Prof. Shane O'Mara. Sarah-Louise Ball (PhD student, School of Physics) also featured as a demonstrator for the occassion "
Physicists Reveal Quantum Effects in Biological Oxygen Transport
Physicists have created a unique combination of computer models, based on the theory of quantum mechanics, and applied them to a previously well characterised protein found in muscle to develop a new picture of how biomolecules transport and store oxygen (O2). In doing so, the international team have shown how the process of respiration, which is fundamental in humans and other vertebrates, exploits quantum mechanical effects working on tiny scales.
The physicists' discovery, building on a number of years of intense collaboration on theory and software development, has solved a long-standing problem at the interface of chemistry and biology. At the same time, they have demonstrated a new way by which quantum mechanics can be used to answer biochemical questions, with implications for inspiring drug-related research and further interdisciplinary collaborations.
Assistant Professor in Physics in the School of Physics at Trinity College Dublin, Dr David O'Regan, said: "This work helps to illustrate the fact that quantum mechanical effects, which may sometimes be viewed as somehow very exotic or only relevant under extreme conditions, are at play in the day-to-day regimes where biology, chemistry and materials science operate."
See the full article here.
Dr. Shane Bergin on Newstalk
The Science of Sport ; from the design of footballs to tissue engineering, Dr Shane Bergin and Prof Conor Buckley chat to Newstalk about the free AMBER science event which took place on July 8th in Trinity College's Global Room!"
New 'MRG' material could lead to superfast technology and energy efficient data storage 25 years in the making and discovered by researchers at AMBER, Trinity College Dublin
Scientists at AMBER, the materials science centre based at Trinity College Dublin have discovered a completely new material, which could revolutionise information technology, computer processes and data storage. The world-first discovery was led by one of Ireland's most highly-cited researchers Professor Michael Coey, a Principal Investigator at AMBER from Trinity's School of Physics. The Centre is funded by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Science Foundation Ireland.
The research group led by Prof. Coey has created a completely new alloy of manganese, ruthenium and gallium, known as MRG. MRG is a strange new magnet; internally it is as magnetic as the strongest magnets available today, yet seen from the outside it barely appears magnetic at all. This world-first material (technically known as a "zero-moment half metal") will initiate a completely new line of materials research and could open up numerous possibilities for electronics and information technology.
research and could open up numerous possibilities for electronics and information technology. The potential applications of MRG are many. It could lead to limitless data storage, resulting in huge, superfast memory in personal computer devices. It could also eliminate the potential of external magnetic forces to 'wipe' computer data. Finally, MRG could have major implications for the Big Data revolution. Commenting on the discovery, Michael Coey said, "Magnetic materials are what make reading and storing data – either on personal devices or on large scale servers in data centres – possible. Magnets are at the heart of every electronic device we use – from computers and laptops to tablets, smartphones and digital cameras. Given its unique insensitivity to magnetic fields, and the tenacity of its internal magnetic properties, MRG could now revolutionise how data is stored, which could have major implications for the future development of electronics, information technology and a host of other applications."
For 25 years, researchers worldwide have grappled with how to create a magnet such as MRG by trying to arrange numerous combinations of atoms in a way which was difficult without flouting the basic principles of physics. Now, AMBER researchers have solved this problem, by using established industry-standard processes for making the electronic circuits on silicon chips. MRG could therefore be adopted by computer and electronics companies relatively easily.
Minister for Research and Innovation Seán Sherlock TD welcomed the announcement and said, "Here is a Government-funded research centre discovering innovative solutions to problems faced by the technology industry. I would like to praise the work of Prof. Coey and his team on this world first which opens up a range of potential applications in the electronics and information technology sectors."
Professor Mark Ferguson, Director General of SFI and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government of Ireland said, "SFI Research Centres like AMBER, were established with a focus on delivering cutting edge, internationally excellent research, which will deliver real benefit to the economy and to industry. This discovery absolutely fits the bill and I congratulate Professor Coey and his team. Their discovery is a world first which could solve one of the major problems faced by the technology industry worldwide. This is the type of research which Ireland is, and will continue to be recognised for."
Trinity Physicist Chosen for Thompson Reuters 2014 World's Most Influential Scientific Minds List
Professor Jonathan Coleman of the School of Physics has been chosen to be included in the 'Highly Cited Researcher's list.
Two Trinity College Dublin physicist has been selected to join 3000 authors from around the world in Thompson Reuters' new compilation of influential names in science. Professor Jonathan Coleman, Professor of Chemical Physics in the School of Physics who is also a PI in CRANN and AMBER will appear in the Thompson Reuters Highly Cited Researchers website and 2014 World's Most Influential Scientific Minds report which has been recently launched. One other Trinity scientist Professor Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry, is also included. Read more.
Knighthood for Professor John Pethica
John Bernard Pethica FRS FREng, Research Professor in the School of Physics and one of the founding directors of the Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN) was knighted in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours list 2014 for services to science.
Professor Pethica's work is in nano-mechanics, thin films, surface physics and microscopy. A particular achievement was the development of the technique of nanoindentation for elastic and plastic deformation analysis of materials, thin films and coatings below the optically visible limit. This was a major breakthrough which had a huge impact on the world of materials science and engineering. From this work he co-founded a company, Nano Instruments, in 1984 to successfully seed the small scale mechanical testing market - a market that continues to grow today. He also played a key role in the development of the atomic force microscope – a research tool in use in many laboratories across the world. As Physical Secretary and Vice-President of the Royal Society, he has raised the profile of applied science and guided its policy work on climate change. Full article available here
Transferring Thin Films onto Arbitrary Substrates
Researchers in AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland funded materials science centre headquartered at Trinity College Dublin have developed a general method of transferring thin and ultrathin (< 100 nm) hybrid films onto arbitrary substrates. Applicable substrates include hole structures, curved surfaces, flexible substrates, and so on.
Professor of Materials Physics Werner Blau and Research Fellow Yong Zhang at Trinity's School of Physics are the lead researchers. The discovery will offer a facile route for production of functional films directly on desired substrates/surfaces. The films have potential applications in transparent and flexible electronic and photonic devices. Flexible electronics and photonics represent the future of consumer electronics, sensors, displays, power generation and lighting. Especially its extension to printed electronics is a revolution, following in line with previous electronics industry innovations. This is a disruptive technology that will create new applications, and change and improve the way we use technology in future.
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This work was supported by Science Foundation Ireland through SFI Investigator Award with grant no. 12/IA/1306. The publication is available on Nature.com
The Drop Heard Round the World
Shane Bergin, Stefan Hutzler, & Denis Weaire share their thoughts on the Trinity Pitch Drop in an article published in Physics World.
Begun in October 1944, the Pitch Drop experiment, at Trinity College Dublin's School of Physics, is one of the world's oldest continuously running experiments.This curiosity of an experiment demonstrates that pitch is a material that flows - albeit it with an incredibly high viscosity. Whilst pitch has been dropping from the funnel since 1944, nobody had ever witnessed a drop fall - they happen it happens roughly only once in a decade! In May 2013, with the latest drop about to fall, Prof. Shane Bergin broadcast the experiment via the web. On July 11th 2013, the drop dripped. You can see a time lapse video of this here. Tracking the evolution of the drop, Profs. Weaire & and Hutzler, and Mr. David Whyte calculated the viscosity of the pitch to be 2x107 Pa s - approximately 2 million times the viscosity of honey.
The time-lapse video has attracted considerable global media attention. Discover Magazine named the Trinity Pitch Drop in their top 100 science stories of 2013 & a feature article in Nature News was the 3rd most-read piece on their website in 2013.
Pitch Drop Media Stories
International Business Times (13 Best Science Videos of 2013)
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Science et Vie
New Scientist (May 2014)
School of Physics/AMBER Graphene Innovation is a World First
Researchers in AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland funded materials science centre headquartered at Trinity College Dublin have, for the first time, developed a new method of producing industrial quantities of high quality graphene. Described as a wonder material, graphene is a single-atom thick sheet of carbon. It is extremely light and stronger than steel, yet incredibly flexible and extremely electrically conductive.Professor of Chemical Physics Jonathan Coleman at Trinity's School of Physics is the lead researcher.The discovery will change the way many consumer and industrial products are manufactured. The materials will have a multitude of potential applications including advanced food packaging; high strength plastics; foldable touch screens for mobile phones and laptops; super-protective coatings for wind turbines and ships; faster broadband and batteries with dramatically higher capacity than anything available today. More details here.
This work was first published in the prestigious journal Nature Materials and is available online, here.
Listen to Prof Coleman explain his results on RTÉ radio's, Morning Ireland programme here (Friday, 25 April 2014) or below.
The story was also the most read story on BBC's website during the week, http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27113732
A selection of coverage:
- http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/world-first-for-irish-graphene-researchers-1.1766739
- http://www.independent.ie/business/small-business/graphene-ireland-wins-race-to-produce-industrial-quantities-of-material-30202828.html
- http://www.thejournal.ie/graphene-irish-researchers-major-breakdown-mass-production-1424843-Apr2014/
- http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology_news/newsid=35264.php
- http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-316_en.htm
- http://www.rdmag.com/news/2014/04/new-research-method-produces-large-volumes-high-quality-graphene
- http://blogs.nature.com/news/2014/04/how-to-make-graphene-in-a-kitchen-blender.html
- http://www.businessinsider.com/make-graphene-in-your-kitchen-2014-4
- http://www.financialexpress.com/news/now-make-graphene-in-your-kitchen-with-soap-and-blender/1242446?rhheader
- http://www.skynews.com.au/tech/article.aspx?id=969394
- https://www.authintmail.com/article/science-environment/new-technique-graphene-production
- http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/04/21/lab-kitchen-wonder-nanomaterial
- http://www.techcentral.ie/irish-breakthrough-in-production-of-graphene/
- http://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/item/36580-irish-team-taps-method-of-p
- http://www.iflscience.com/technology/make-your-own-graphene-just-blender
Dr. Finch's Final Lecture
On 2nd April 2014 Dr Eric Finch (School of Physics) gave his last undergraduate course lecture. The photograph shows him on this occasion with the Senior Freshman class at the end of their Nuclear Physics course. His university teaching career spanned 45 years; after leaving Oxford he spent three years at Durham University in a post-doctoral position before coming to Trinity in 1972. As well as laboratory and tutorial classes his lecture courses in recent years have included Waves, Light and Sound to Junior Freshman non-physicists and, for physicists, Nuclear Physics to Senior Freshmen and Junior Sophisters and Semiconductor Devices to Senior Sophisters.
In 2007, Eric received a Provost's Teaching Award in recognition for his 'outstanding contribution in the pursuit of teaching excellence'. Armed with demonstrations, anecdotes, a tuning fork, and historical oversight, his lectures proved popular with undergraduate students. Indeed, his 'dancing Doppler' demonstration appeared on YouTube in 2006 with over five thousand views to-date.
The 2013/14 Senior Freshman class (as seen in the photograph) gave Dr. Finch a fitting send off following his last lecture with cards, cakes, a standing ovation and well wishes from them underlining their appreciation for his teaching skills.
School of Physics Commons
Commons is Trinity College Dublin's formal evening meal. In recent weeks, more than 200 students from the School of Physics have joined their lecturers for Commons. The photo below shows some of the 2013/14 Senior Freshman class. In keeping with a long-held tradition, Senior Freshman students were invited after Commons to the Lord Edward pub by Profs. Cross and Finch.
Juno supports Physics students representing Trinity at Women in Physics Conference, Belfast and Beata Szydlowska wins poster prize.
Juno supports Physics students representing Trinity at Women in Physics Conference, Belfast and Beata Szydlowska wins poster prize. From left to right: Harriet Walsh, Beata Szydlowska, Katarzyna Siewierska, Prof. Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Anne Marie Delaney and Seoid NiLaoire.
Thomas Young - the last man who new everything.
Prof. Eric Finch spoke to the Physoc on the life and work of the polymath Thomas Young (Thursday, March 6th 2014). With topics ranging from the wave-nature of light, the strength of materials, the workings of the human eye, to the tuning of pianos, Young's legacy lays strong claim to the title 'last man who knew everything'.
Prof Finch (wearing the yellow tie in the photograph) mixed scientific achievement with references to Young, the man. With over 60 under- and post-graduate students present, Prof. Finch's lectures remain as popular as ever'
Trinity Physicists Launch Citizen Science Project to Let Everyone See the Sun
From time-to-time, the Sun throws out huge solar storms in the direction of planet Earth. When these storms hit our planet, they can cause spectacular displays of the Northern Lights, but sometimes the effects can be more serious – knocking out power grids, interrupting GPS and radio communications and damaging satellites.
Now, a team of scientists from Trinity College Dublin and Zooniverse have developed a website that enables members of the public to take part in an exciting and ambitious quest to understand sunspots and how they produce solar storms."Even the most advanced computer software is not been able to accurately work out how explosive a particular sunspots is, which is why we need your help", according to Prof. Peter Gallagher of Trinity. But you'd be right to ask, why can't scientists do the classifications themselves? The answer is that there is just far too much data!
"Sunspotter volunteers will be the ones to thank for putting in the hard work and improving our ability to classify sunspots and predict solar storms" says Trinity's Dr. Paul Higgins, lead scientist for the project. Sunspotter.org has been developed by Zooniverse, home of the largest, most popular and most successful citizen science projects.
The organization grew from the original Galaxy Zoo project and now hosts dozens of projects that allow members of the public – "citizen scientists" – to participate in real research. As of February 2014, the Zooniverse community consisted of more than 1 million volunteers. "The Sunspotter.org website gives members of the public the power to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research and help scientists to better understand explosions on the Sun and how they effect us here on Earth", according to Dr. Higgins. Why not see sunspots for yourself by visiting Sunspotter.org?An image of a huge sunspot group many times the size of Earth. Credit: Swedish Solar Telescope (SST) in the Canary Islands. See image here.
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TCD Physics Postdoctoral Researchers Forum
Trinity College Dublin's Physics Department has just been awarded Juno Practitioner status by the Institute of Physics in recognition of its best practice for taking action to address gender inequities across its student and staff body.
Juno Chair, Eithne McCabe, commented that the School recognised the vital role that TCD Physics postdoctoral researchers can play in advancing Juno. Gathering data from all seven Irish University Physics departments she showed that TCD Physics employs nearly half of Ireland's University Physics postdocs. Therefore any changes in the working culture of Physics postdocs will affect a significant percentage of postdocs nationally. Eithne's qualitative survey data from Physics postdocs illustrated the need for better communication and integration within the School and she identified the initiation of a postdoc forum and its integration into the School structure as one of the key Juno action plans for the School.
Shane Bergin has extensive experience with postdoc issues and chaired a very successful first postdoc forum meeting on January 30. He will be supported in this role by Evie Doherty. The forum will meet again one month from now. Agenda items/issues should be addressed to email@example.com or email@example.com.
CERN campaign launch was a smashing success
Students from the physics and maths societies in Trinity College Dublin launched a campaign on Thursday 30th January for Ireland to become a member of CERN. The launch consisted of a series of rapid-fire, Ignite-style talks, given by a diverse range of campaign supporters, including Sean Kelly MEP, Prof. Ronan McNulty of UCD (a CERN collaborator) and an industry representative (Diarmaid Mac Muthuna of Agtel). The campaign hopes to convince people of the many benefits of CERN membership to Ireland - such as the long-term economic gain as well as opportunities in science and engineering for Irish citizens.
The students launched the campaign website (http://irelandforcern.org/ ) with sections for teachers and children to learn more about CERN and also offers some of the main ideas behind the campaign. The campaign team hope to now work with other societies from universities across Ireland to hold outreach events and public talks about CERN. Minister Sean Sherlock responded to the launch saying he will review the benefits of CERN membership. RTE and the Irish Times both covered the launch.technology.ie Article Irish Times Article RTE Article
School of Physics Awarded Juno Practitioner Status
Trinity College Dublin's Physics Department has been awarded Juno Practitioner status by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for taking action to address gender inequities across its student and staff body. Juno
Seeking to redress the long-standing issue of there being too few women at the highest levels of physics academia in Ireland and the UK, Trinity's physics department joined Project Juno to demonstrate its commitment and has now been recognised for its best practice.
Professor in Physics at Trinity, Eithne McCabe, said: "Trinity College Dublin School of Physics has made the increased participation of women in physics a key priority and is delighted to be awarded Juno Practitioner status. We recognise how improving the numbers, retention rate, profile and culture for female physicists will impact positively on the Irish economy as a whole and we feel we have an important role to play in this."
To achieve the new status, Trinity's School of Physics has demonstrated progression against a range of Juno principles set up to improve the working culture by, for example, introducing more flexible working arrangements, offering provision for childcare, or allowing for a more transparent organisational structure.Link to full article.
The overarching aim of the project dartofphysics.ie was to start a city-wide conversation on physics and Dubliners responded. 12 simple physics statements were placed in advertisement spaces on Dublin's DART train over an 8 week period.
You can view photos of the adverts and the full report here
DARTofPhysics was an initiative of Prof. Shane Bergin (School of Physics), Prof. Colette Murphy & Aoibhinn ní Shúilleabháin (both School of Education). Funding came from Science Foundation Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, IQ Content, Intel Ireland, JC Decaux, Metro Herald, Language, & Institute of Physics.
School of Physics solar group in Nature Physics
Research from the School of Physics solar group has been featured on the front page of the leading international journal, Nature Physics. The researchers used a combination of measurements from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and radio data from the Nançay Radioheliograph and the Rosse Observatory in Birr to detail the mechanism that connects coronal mass ejections from the Sun and the acceleration of particles to relativistic speeds.Article.
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Apples and Atoms
Ernest T. S. Walton studied at Trinity where he was a scholar and won many College prizes, including a gold medal in experimental science. He graduated with joint honours in mathematics and physics in 1926 and obtained his master's degree in 1927 after which he went to Cambridge to do a PhD. It was in Cambridge that the momentous collaboration between Walton and his fellow physicist, John Cockcroft, later began. They exploited linear acceleration methods to induce nuclear disintegration by artificial means, as observed by Ernest Walton, on April 14th, 1932. It was the first time that Einstein's E=mc2 was verified directly in a nuclear reaction.
His and Cockcroft's success, using artificially accelerated particles for experimenting on the atom, meant the research into the nature and structure of the atom was no longer restricted by having to rely on natural sources of radiation. In 1934, Walton returned to Trinity College, and was the Erasmus Smith's Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy from 1946 until his retirement in 1974.
Right:ETS Walton, Trinity physics graduate and former Erasmus Smith's Professor of Experimental Philosophy (1946-1974) and Ireland's only Nobel Laureate in Physics (1951).
Left:Four of the children of ETS Walton, Nobel Laureate in Physics 1951 pictured outside the School of Physics beside the sculpture celebrating their father's life and work (l to r. Dr. Alan Walton, Jean Clarke, Marian Woods, Prof. Philip Walton).
Ernest T.S. Walton generously presented his papers to the College Library in 1993; his family subsequently donated his Nobel medal. A small exhibition, which includes the medal, is currently on display in the Long Room, to mark the formal launch of the sculpture.
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Cobbetts' path to administration
Readers' comments (19)
I used to work for Manchester Cobetts and it was the worst place to work. I was bullied out of my position and forced to resign so quite frankly I am chuffed at this news. They deserve everything they get.
I know this sounds horrible because hundreds of people will be losing their jobs but Cobetts deserves this. They are made up of a nasty bunch of people who bully the new employees and despite working my ass off my boss was terrible to me. She bullied me and broke me down till I became suicidal. Human resources at Cobetts are biased and useless. Good riddence to this place. Hope it all goes under!
Having gone through this at Halliwells, I feel extremely sorry for all those employees who now face a very uncertain future. It is a deeply unpleasant experience and I wish everyone the best.
Ohh, some quite vitriolic comments on here! There are always a few bad eggs at any firm (and I think I know who you're referring to) but on the whole it's a great bunch of people. It improved at the top when Nick took over. Just because this happened on his watch, noone should think this was his fault. And yes, I do work at Cobbetts and not in PR.
Anon 10:41am is entirely correct.
You cannot generalise about Cobbetts based upon 1 or 2 people you may not have liked. I worked there for 4 years until leaving recently (for very particular reasons and not because of any of my colleagues - who were all lovely people). Nick Carr is a thoroughly decent and highly skilled lawyer and manager. He and his colleagues deserve better than this but they have clearly come up against impossible obstacles which are the legacy of the failings of others.
The vast majority of the staff and leaders at Cobbetts are great people with their hearts firmly in the right place. Anyone who suggests otherwise is flat wrong.
Best of luck to everyone.
why are they are in admin
45m turnover, 10m borrowing
have the banks just got uptight because their borrowing is 20 percent of turnover?
I also worked at Cobbetts but don't now. There are some good people there but the senior management team got it so wrong. Bullying behaviour and driven self interest were allowed to go unchecked. There was no management of seriously poor behaviour by those in senior positions. Hopefully DWF will be able to work out who the diamonds are and jettison the fakes.
Sadly for them its been a badly run outfit for many years and many saw the writing on the wall and left, resulting in them losing much needed turnover. Their position is exacerbated by too many partners producing insufficient fee income and yet on inflated profit shares usually because they stayed close to Michael Shaw.
All non-lawyer minds surely boggle at a lawyer firm going down the drain after applying the usual extortionate hourly charge-out rates, aggravated by those six minute units.
Candid answers will be welcome (please).
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