Technology and Media
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Govt announces €7m science research investment
Almost €7 million in funding for 62 early stage scientific research projects has been announced by the Government.
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Twitter steps up security after hack attacks
Twitter has enhanced security for its users, following a spate of attacks on accounts of prominent media outlets including the Associated Press and the Financial Times.
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UN expert seeks killer robot ban
A United Nations human rights investigator has called for all states to declare a moratorium to prevent so-called "killer robots" being deployed on the battlefield.
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Mistakes made in key stem cell research
The lead author of what has been described as milestone stem cell research published last week has admitted mistakes were made in the rush to get the paper published.
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Curran outlines reduction in RTÉ salary costs
RTÉ Director General Noel Curran has outlined to the Oireachtas Communications Committee the savings achieved through the restructuring of the organisation.
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Facebook cautions on data privacy directive plans
Facebook's head of privacy has warned that the creation of a new Europe wide data privacy directive will be a significant regulatory step that will determine Europe's future as a free trade economy.
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Nokia launches flagship Lumia smartphone
Finnish mobile phone company, Nokia, has launched a new high-end smartphone to compete with rivals the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC1.
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IT expertise network to help defend human rights
A human rights organisation has launched a new network of technology experts to help human rights defenders protect themselves during their digital activities.
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Astronauts stem leak on space station
A pair of spacewalking astronauts have concluded a quickly planned repair job to replace a suspect coolant pump needed to keep the International Space Station at full power.
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New website to tell story of Ireland 100 years ago
A new website has been launched that will tell the story of the events of Irish life a century ago.
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Employees spend an hour per day on social media
A report suggests that a majority of employees are using Twitter, Facebook and other similar sites spending an average of almost an hour each working day on social media.
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Trinity scientists make sensor breakthrough
Scientists at the nanoscience institute at Trinity College Dublin have come up with a revolutionary new sensor system based around graphene.
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100 jobs promised at Waterford tech firm
A high-tech computer solutions company in Co Waterford plans to create 100 jobs over the next two years.
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Web publishing company to create 100 Dublin jobs
Website publishing company Squarespace has announced 100 new jobs for Dublin as it sets up its European headquarters in the city.
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CERN to attempt to recreate world's first web page
CERN, the birthplace of the World Wide Web, is to start a project to recreate the world's first web page.
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Four technology companies to create 120 jobs
Over 120 new jobs have been announced in four technology companies in Kildare, Dublin and Cork.
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Leading LulzSec hacker arrested in Australia
The self-proclaimed leader of international hacking group Lulz Security, or LulzSec, has been arrested in Sydney by Australian Federal Police.
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Google to allow users to decide future of data
Google has become the first internet multinational to allow users to decide what happens to their data after they die or become inactive online.
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'Bogus' tweet claims explosion at White House
The Associated Press has suspended its Twitter account after a "bogus" tweet was sent out about an attack on the White House.
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Curran says further RTÉ salary cuts possible
RTÉ Director General Noel Curran has said the organisation has achieved a minimum cut of 30% in the fees and salaries paid to some of its top presenters, but that a reduction of up to 40% can be achieved on some other contracts still up for renewal.
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RTÉ's Investigations Unit asks could the anti-malarial drug Lariam be linked to suicides among Irish Defence Forces soldiers.
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Gallery: Oklahoma Tornadoes
View images from Moore and Shawnee city which were badly hit as destructive storms moved across Oklahoma
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Apple Tax
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, speaks to Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore about Ireland's tax system
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Cat Adopts Ducklings
An Offaly cat has taken some ducklings under her wing
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Cryptic Message
International best selling author Dan Brown has hinted he may set a new novel in Ireland
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Street Rules
Dublin City Council is to impose rules for buskers and street performers after a voluntary code was ignored
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Ash dieback warnings
The Department of Agriculture and Teagasc have begun a series of meetings to warn landowners of the signs of ash dieback
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Bad Apple?
Adam Maguire analyses the scrutiny of Apple's international tax strategy
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Blood Pressure Alert
High blood pressure is a silent risk factor for stroke and heart attack and should not go unchecked
Documentary on One
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Songs My Mother Taught Me
A 'documentary novel' by Chris Brookes about war brides - women who married allied servicemen during World War II
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Over There - Green Cab
A London taxi tour around the stories of the Irish in London, including the more recently-arrived
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Dudley Kane: Darach Ó Cathain is here in Leeds
In 1963, Sean nós singer Darach Ó Cathain emigrated to Leeds with his family. This radio documentary follows their journey
