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    Aoife Ryan-Christensen is assistant editor of RTÉ Brainstorm

    "There are lots of people who think they are recycling properly and who are not"

    What really happens to our recycling?

    We leave out one million tonnes of packaging waste a year in Ireland for collection - so where does it all go?

    Recycling • 14 Nov 19
    "Air doesn't abide Brexit": Ireland performs poorly on emissions compared to other EU countries

    How do Ireland's green credentials measure up?

    A new report shows Ireland's patchy environmental record is still amongst the worst in Europe in many key areas

    Environment • 10 Sep 19
    Is the relentless stream of bad news affecting our ability to empathise?

    How do we cope with negative news stories?

    We are rarely afforded the time to emotionally process the high frequency of difficult news stories around us

    Psychology • 23 Aug 19
    "40% of young Irish women aged 18 to 25 are dissatisfied with their bodies"

    Why body-positive role models like Lizzo matter

    There are many benefits associated with having body-positive role models like Lizzo in the media or on-screen

    Body Positivity • 16 Aug 19
    Dublin's Bernard Brogan suffered a second ACL tear in 2018: "about one in 68 players will sustain an ACL injury"

    Is the dreaded ACL injury on the rise in the GAA?

    Understanding the pattern of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries is key to managing the risk for players at every level

    Sport • 11 Sep 19
    "Giving someone the information and telling them what to do won't necessarily result in behaviour change"

    Why do we find it so hard to stop using plastic bottles?

    We know plastic is causing untold damage to the environment, yet it is so difficult to change people's behaviour around it.

    Climate Change • 18 Feb 20
    This year's reality TV star,Love Islander and Longford woman Maura Higgins

    What's the psychology behind our obsession with reality TV?

    Reality TV might suggest fact not fiction, but these shows are highly produced, edited and curated to tell a story.

    Reality TV • 15 Jan 20
    Serena Williams: "extremely intimidating"

    Why do some men think they could win a point off Serena Williams?

    The overarching theme in online commentary seems to be that men are delusional and women have the good sense to know better

    Gender • 22 Jul 19
    Penneys "single-handedly" changed the fashion landscape for Irish women

    How the rise of Penneys changed the way we shop

    The clothing retailer which the late Arthur Ryan founded in 1969 has come a long way, but now faces unprecedented challenges

    Retail • 17 Jul 19
    Drag queen Alyssa Edwards performs at WorldPride in New York City, June 2019

    Teenage girls, drag queens and empowerment

    Why drag queens are an unlikely source of strength for the teenage girls who love them

    Brainstorm • 18 Jul 19
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