Denizens of the Dead Zoo

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) conducts advanced studies exploring big questions of the 21stcentury and beyond. Its research gains insights into Celtic society and its legacy; progresses our understanding of our island, our planet and the universe; and deciphers the underpinning mathematical principles of nature.The Institute leads Ireland’s participation in a number of international and global initiatives that focus on big unanswered questions for mankind.When it was founded in 1940, DIAS was the world’s second-only institute for advanced studies – and the first such institute in Europe. For 80 years, it has pushed the boundaries of discovery and, today, it is a globally-embedded institution that attracts high-calibre researchers from all over the world in its core disciplines of Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics and Geophysics. DIAS Dunsink Observatory is a designated European site of historical significance for physics.

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We are delighted to welcome Paolo Viscardi, Keeper of Natural History at the "Dead Zoo" for tonight's talk.

Samhain agus Science 2025

Samhain agus Science, is back for it’s 8th year in 2025. It’s our annual science festival which brings together researchers from DIAS, and around the world, for a series of free events that explore the ‘dark’ side of science and Celtic heritage.

The Dead Zoo plays a key role in understanding biodiversity. Over 2 million specimens in the collection contribute to our knowledge of nature, offering researchers an insight into our changing world. This collection is still growing, with thousands of new additions each year, from invasive hornets to stranded whales. Learn more about the denizens of the Dead Zoo and their role in science in this talk by Paolo Viscardi, the Keeper of the Dead Zoo.**********Paolo Viscardi is Keeper of Natural History at the National Museum of Ireland, with previous curatorial roles in the UK at the Grant Museum of Zoology and the Horniman Museum &amp; Gardens. He has over 20 years’ professional experience of working with natural history collections to support research, teaching and public engagement. His research has included the uses of collections, thefts of rhino horn, and how ‘mummified mermaids’ were really made.**********Now in its eighth year, Samhain agus Science brings together researchers from DIAS and around the world for a series of free events that take inspiration from the Celtic festival of Samhain and look at the dark side of science.The festival aims to make the big scientific questions of our time and Celtic history relevant, accessible, and fun to a general audience who might not normally be familiar with these topics.We hope you can join us for this in person event on 29 October

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