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UCD is a leading European research-intensive university. Learn more at www.ucd.ie/research
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๐ค๐ฅ University College Dublin researchers have developed a groundbreaking robotic model of the human oesophagus, transforming how swallowing disorders are studied, diagnosed and treated.
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I was on Mooney Goes Wild talking goats! Cannot describe how sleep deprived I was recording this. Mooney Goes Wild Monday 30 March 2026 - Mooney Goes Wild
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Mooney Goes Wild Monday 30 March 2026
Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms.
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Research Ireland has announced โฌ4.4M to support 46 fellowships under its Enterprise Fellowship programme. UCD researchers are involved in 4 Placements and 6 Partnerships. Read more:
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Over the next two weeks, UCD researchers will be sharing their work at Explorium through family-friendly talks, interactive demos and workshops as part of
#UCDxExplorium
! Check out speakers for the next few days on the posters below and at
explorium.ie
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As housing demand continues to rise, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) offer a way to enable higher-quality, faster and more sustainable construction. Dr Daniel McCrum's research is providing the foundational knowledge needed to build homes safely and more sustainably.
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Building homes smarter, faster and greener: Modern Methods of Construction
YouTube video by UCD Research
https://youtu.be/E8wxEukD_YI?si=51gX1pi57opnb-Of
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8 days ago
๐๐ University College Dublin has awarded an honorary doctorate to Dr Fabiola Gianotti, CERN Director-General and a leading figure in the discovery of the Higgs boson.
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A pioneering figure in
#particlephysics
Dr Fabiola Gianotti was a principal in the
#ATLAS
experiment at CERNโs
#LargeHadronCollider
for the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012, one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs of the last 2 centuries
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UCD awards honorary doctorate to CERN Director-General Dr Fabiola Gianotti
https://www.ucd.ie/newsandopinion/news/2026/march/25/ucdawardshonorarydoctoratetocerndirector-generaldrfabiolagianotti/
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9 days ago
Join UCD Library's Jenny Collery, Jade Smith & Jane Nolan in the JJL on 26 March (10.30am-12 noon) for a workshop 'Building Visibility & Identity: Inside the Academy and Out', part of Research Culture & Integrity Week
@ucdresearch.bsky.social
Full details of activities:
www.ucd.ie/researchcult...
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๐จ๐๐'๐ ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐โ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ Over โฌ5.5M will fund three early career researchers to kickstart their independent research careers and pursue ambitious, high-impact scientific research
@researchireland.ie
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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Jennifer Lynch awarded Royal SocietyโResearch Ireland University Research Fellowship
https://www.ucd.ie/research/news/2026/jenniferlynchawardedroyalsocietyresearchirelanduniversityresearchfellowship/
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A new study led by UCDโs Professor Ronan Cahill is the first to robustly demonstrate that ICGFA digital decision support tool can significantly improve outcomes in colorectal surgery. Read more:
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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Digital decision support tool proven to reduce risks in bowel surgery
https://www.ucd.ie/research/news/2026/digitaldecisionsupporttoolproventoreducerisksinbowelsurgery/
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The first Innovate for Ireland National Centre 'Decarb-AIโ will harness the power of AI to accelerate the transition to a climateโresilient, lowโcarbon future. The new โฌ5.7M national centre is led by UCD's Professor Andrew Parnell and will welcome 30 iScholars.๐
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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The AI2Peat project uses earth observation, AI and expert ecological knowledge to map and monitor peatlands across Ireland. The project is supporting detection of peatland degradation and restoration needs, informing restoration planning and empowering communities.
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AI2Peat: the All-Ireland AI platform powering smarter peatland management
YouTube video by UCD Research
https://youtu.be/OHjC0lu7F6o
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๐๏ธ Research Culture and Integrity Week 2026, 23-27 March Join UCD Research Culture for a festival of events that promote collegiality and networking across the research community! With great talks & activities highlighting examples of best practice in research culture๐
www.ucd.ie/researchcult...
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21 days ago
Join UCD Library's
@jencoll.bsky.social
& Laura Zaliene who will be answering your
#OpenAccess
publishing questions. Where will you publish your research? There are green, gold & diamond options. Find out more in this Q&A session on Mon, 23 March at 2.30pm in the JJL. Register:
bit.ly/oa26mar2
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20 days ago
Many congratulations to UCD researchers Dr Sara Benedi Lahuerta and Dr Ryan Lash, who have been appointed to the Young Academy of Ireland in recognition of their contributions as emerging leaders in research and innovation. ๐
@ria.ie
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21 days ago
Join UCD Library's Jenny Collery, Jade Smith & Jane Nolan in the JJL on 26 March (10.30am-12 noon) for a workshop 'Building Visibility & Identity: Inside the Academy and Out', part of Research Culture & Integrity Week
@ucdresearch.bsky.social
Full details of activities at
www.ucd.ie/researchcult...
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UCD's Prof Liam Kennedy discusses how Irish American identity has changed over the decades, how traces of it persist through popular culture, and the โsoft powerโ of the Irish-American relationship. ๐Listen back on The Irish Times' Inside Politics podcast:
www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ins...
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The modern face of Irish America
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/inside-politics/the-modern-face-of-irish-america/
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Prof Lorraine Brennan popped by UCD Library to visit the 'Future of Food' exhibition, which features the fascinating research she is leading in the Nutrition, Biomarkers & Health Lab. Visit the the exhibition (3rd floor JJL) or learn more about her research here:
www.ucdnutrimarkers.com
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Public opinion and election coverage are vital parts of a healthy democracy. The Irish Polling Indicator is making sophisticated statistical analysis accessible through open data and interactive visualisations, to support informed political debate and decision-making.
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Irish Polling Indicator: turning numbers into insight for society and policymakers
YouTube video by UCD Research
https://youtu.be/rq9C_i1EWZ0
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Director of the Charles Institute of Dermatology at UCD, Prof Desmond Tobin, talked to The New York Times about why our hair turns grey.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/w...
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Can You Prevent or Reverse Gray Hair?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/well/prevent-gray-hair.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SVA.sToN.xdBKKlHuU5cj&smid=url-share
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Africa and Europe face a future of profound climate, digital, economic and social change. Meeting these global transitions will require both regions to act together with a shared purpose, shared agency, and stronger cooperation in science, technology, and innovation.
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Africa and Europe should navigating global transitions together, UCD forum hears
https://www.ucd.ie/newsandopinion/news/2026/march/11/africaandeuropeshouldnavigatingglobaltransitionstogetherucdforumhears/
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๐ฃREMINDER: UCD College of Social Sciences & Law's Research and Engagement Day takes place tomorrow Tuesday 10 March!๐
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๐๏ธ Research Culture and Integrity Week 2026, 23-27 March Join UCD Research Culture for a festival of events that promote collegiality and networking across the research community! With great talks & activities highlighting examples of best practice in research culture๐
www.ucd.ie/researchcult...
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32 brilliant projects have been funded under the Research Ireland Discover Programme!
#STEM
#PublicEngagement
Congratulations to: ๐Dr Maria Prencipe: Behind Walls ๐Dr Rachel Farrell: Cyber Citizens ๐Dr David McKeown: Dublin Maker ๐Dr Shane Bergin: Quavers to Quadratics
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UCD Earth Institute will welcome 3 new Journalists in Residence for 2026! Tommy Greene, Sylvia Thompson and Jade Wilson will begin collaborating with the Institute and its members over the coming months.
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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Three new Journalists in Residence for UCD Earth Institute
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We're delighted to announce that
@tommygreene.bsky.social
along with
@irishtimes.com
journalists Sylvia Thompson and Jade Wilson are our journalists in residence for 2026! ๐ We look forward to welcoming Tommy, Sylvia (whose residency is being co-hosted with
@biorbic.bsky.social
) and Jade
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Join us for 'Open Education 101', the 1st in a series of UCD Library workshops on Open Education, looking at how to create
#OERs
(Open Educational Resources). ๐Thurs, 5th March 1-2pm ๐Link 3, James Joyce Library Register at
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland.
about 1 month ago
On Rare Disease Day, we highlight our work in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a rare inherited condition causing fragile bones and recurrent fractures. Led by Prof Rachel Crowley.
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@ucddublin.bsky.social
#RareDiseaseDay
#OI
#BoneHealth
#ClinicalResearch
#clinicaltrials
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๐๏ธ To mark the World Rare Disease Day this year, UCD Rare Disease Research initiatives are reinforcing their commitment to advancing access to vital research for the 300,000 people living with a rare disease in Ireland. ๐https://www.ucd.ie/research/news/2026/markingworldrarediseaseday2026/
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Marking World Rare Disease Day 2026
https://www.ucd.ie/research/news/2026/markingworldrarediseaseday2026/
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๐๏ธ10 March, 10am-2.15pm ๐UCD Sutherland School of Law Join the UCD College of Social Sciences & Law for their 'Research and Engagement Day', with Keynote Panel: โWhy great research reaches (and fails to reach) policymakers?โ ๐ See full programme here:
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Health systems around the world are striving to provide safer, more reliable care. Assoc Prof Aoife De Brรบn worked with healthcare staff, patients and researchers to co-design a user-friendly resource that has been widely adopted across the Irish health system.
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Improving quality and patient safety in our healthcare system
YouTube video by UCD Research
https://youtu.be/YsfG9NKpEwY
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The MASH โ Mobile Adaptable SHelter team, led by researchers from UCD College of Engineering & Architecture, and Defence Forces Liaison Capt. Dave McKenna, has been awarded runner-up funding in the Research Ireland - Defence Innovation Challenge.
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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Research Ireland - Defence Innovation Challenge Winner and Runner-up announced
https://www.ucd.ie/research/news/2026/researchireland-defenceinnovationchallengewinnerandrunner-upannounced/
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A new investment phase of โฌ10M has been announced for the PPI Ignite Network The Network brings universities, civil society organisations and members of the public together to embed public and patient involvement (PPI) in health and social care research.
#PPI
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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Just published in research
@nature.com
provides fresh understanding to Iron Age conflict and sheds new light on how mass violence was used to assert power in prehistoric Europe.
@erc.europa.eu
study showed that the victims were not related
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www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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New research reveals Iron Age massacre targeted women and children
https://www.ucd.ie/research/news/2026/newresearchrevealsironagemassacretargetedwomenandchildren/
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Delighted the
@esa.int
documentary about
#EIRSAT-1
Ireland's first satellite, has been included in
@sxswedu.com
2026 Festival. EIRSAT-1 was a flagship project of UCD C-Space, Centre for Space Research, supported by the ESA Education 'Fly Your Satellite' programme.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgPT...
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The worst that can happen | Trailer
YouTube video by ESA Education
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Minister James Lawless TD has announced โฌ2.6M in funding for five teams under the Research Ireland โ Gas Networks Ireland Innovation Challenge. UCD researchers will co-lead on two teams. Congratulations to Dr Nasim Eslamirad (DIGIGAS) & Dr Recep Kaan Dereli (BIOGRID)!
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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Join Dr รtalo de Sena on Friday for a look at games & how they can serve as rigorous methods for
#CitizenScience
. There will be time for Q&A and to play a board game! ๐27 Feb 10.30-12.30 ๐Link 3, James Joyce Library (& online via Zoom) Details & registerโก๏ธ
buff.ly/F1SsinN
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The EPA has awarded โฌ6.5M in funding for 24 new research projects addressing challenges in climate, the environment and human health. Congratulations to Prof Ainhoa Gonzรกlez who has received funding for her project ScopeSEA!
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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EPA awards โฌ6.5M for research addressing climate and environmental challenges
https://www.ucd.ie/research/news/2026/epaawards65mforresearchaddressingclimateandenvironmentalchallenges/
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๐คฐ๐ Professor Patricia Maguire: "For now, if your doctor has prescribed aspirin in pregnancy, itโs important to continue taking it. It is a safe, effective and evidence-based treatment for women at higher risk of pre-eclampsia..."
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about 2 months ago
๐ฉโ๐๐ฑ โThe tipping point has been reached.โ -
@noeleensmyth.bsky.social
, Assistant Professor in Horticulture at UCD, warns that alien invasive non-native plant species now outnumber native ones growing in Ireland, raising urgent questions about the health of our ecosystems and what comes next.
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โWe donโt have a planโ: Invasive species take hold as action lags legislation
Sitka spruce, sika deer and common garden plants are all invasive species with potential to cause harm to native varieties
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/02/12/we-dont-have-a-plan-invasive-species-take-hold-as-implementation-lags-legislation/
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7 projects have been awarded over โฌ2.1M under the Research Ireland - Innovating in Health & Wellbeing Challenge. UCD researchers will co-lead on: ๐ต CHECK-ME: Cancer Health Embedded ChecKs for MEntal health services ๐ต Moving Well-Being Well Computer Vision Assessment Tool
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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โฌ2.1M in funding to drive solutions focusing on prevention, equity, and continuity of care
https://www.ucd.ie/research/news/2026/21minfundingtodrivesolutionsfocusingonpreventionequityandcontinuityofcare/
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UCD researchers from the
#REALLOCATE
project have developed an innovative way to allow children to meaningfully contribute to traffic safety and urban-design decisions in their neighbourhood using
#Minecraft
. โก๏ธRead the case study here:
lnkd.in/dtEb2DPJ
youtu.be/lb3KzFfAqQI
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From play to policy: a new way for children to reimagine traffic safety using Minecraft
YouTube video by UCD Research
https://youtu.be/lb3KzFfAqQI
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๐จโ๐ฌ๐ Warmest congratulations to Assistant Professor Alan Seltzer, who has been named this yearโs recipient of the F.G. Houtermans Award by the European Association of Geochemistry (EAG). ๐
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about 2 months ago
๐โ Is the planning system broken, or is the solution to flooding less engineering and more nature-based? UCD Assistant Professor Fiachra O'Loughlin of
@ucdengarch.bsky.social
joins
@thejournal.ie
The Explainer podcast to discuss flood defences and the devastation caused by recent storms.
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#CitizenScience
Find out how members of the public are getting involved in urban planning and climate action research through games like
#Minecraft
! ๐ 17 Feb, 10.30am-12.30pm. ๐UCD & Online. All welcome! Register here:
lnkd.in/dN_MCVu6
#urbanplanning
#climateaction
#geogames
#UCD
about 2 months ago
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๐ฌMicroscopy underpins much of modern science, but globally, access to advanced imaging is expensive and technically complex. Research led by Dr Mark Pickering has expanded access to advanced imaging through the development of low-cost, open-source microscopes. Read more:
www.ucd.ie/research/imp...
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Democratising discovery: open, accessible imaging and microscopy tools for all
YouTube video by UCD Research
https://youtu.be/T7rdEDkwtlE?..
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A new multinational study, just published in Lancet Digital Health, shows that AI-driven decision support could enable earlier and more precise identification of patients in need of blood transfusion - and reduce deaths from haemorrhage.
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Researchers validate AI tool that can predict which trauma patients need blood transfusions before they reach hospital
Study just published in Lancet Digital Health shows AI can enable earlier identification which could allow blood products to be prepared or delivered ....
https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/Item-Display/ItemId/268659
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Hurry and get your free ticket to
#OpenResearch
Week virtual events by this Friday 6th Feb at 3pm!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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@ucdtl.bsky.social
@ucdscience.bsky.social
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Prof Orla Doyle has been announced as this year's overall winner of the UCD Research Impact Case Study Competition for โPreparing for Life: changing childrenโs lives through early parenting supportโ. ๐Congratulations to Prof Doyle & all the finalists announced today! โก๏ธ
www.ucd.ie/research/new...
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Preparing for Life: changing childrenโs lives through early parenting support
YouTube video by UCD Research
https://youtu.be/O35y-AaAQ2g
2 months ago
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Open Research Week is 9-11 February! Celebrate
#CitizenScience
,
#RightsRetention
,
#OpenPublishing
& more at this 3-day series of webinars for researchers & colleagues who support
#OpenResearch
. Find out more & register on the UCD Library Open Access guide:
buff.ly/GokQv6k
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