Why we need to talk about the fungus in The Last of Us Is it sci-fi hysteria or do fungal spores present a real danger? Let's investigate the world's potential ticking time bomb Science and Technology • 19 Apr 23
Why we need to talk about the fungus in The Last of Us Is it sci-fi hysteria or do fungal spores present a real danger? Let's investigate the world's potential ticking time bomb Science and Technology • 19 Apr 23
Women and the Big House novel in Irish culture For over 200 years the Big House novel has remained a thriving literary tradition led by an array of Irish women writers, north and south Culture • 19 Apr 23
Women and the Big House novel in Irish culture For over 200 years the Big House novel has remained a thriving literary tradition led by an array of Irish women writers, north and south Culture • 19 Apr 23
Do political events make for good theatre? There has been a rich seam of political and documentary theatre in Ireland in the post-Celtic Tiger era Theatre • 04 Apr 23
Do political events make for good theatre? There has been a rich seam of political and documentary theatre in Ireland in the post-Celtic Tiger era Theatre • 04 Apr 23
Why are two of Hemingway's novels now forgotten and overlooked? Both Across the River and Into the Trees and The Garden of Eden challenge the stereotypical style of the writer Ernest Hemingway • 04 Apr 23
Why are two of Hemingway's novels now forgotten and overlooked? Both Across the River and Into the Trees and The Garden of Eden challenge the stereotypical style of the writer Ernest Hemingway • 04 Apr 23
Why it's so easy to fall for fake AI images We can learn a lot about AI from viral images of Donald Trump being arrested and a fashionable Pope Francis that fooled us all Artificial Intelligence • 31 Mar 23
Why it's so easy to fall for fake AI images We can learn a lot about AI from viral images of Donald Trump being arrested and a fashionable Pope Francis that fooled us all Artificial Intelligence • 31 Mar 23
John McGahern's debut novel The Barracks 60 years on What is striking is how a man in his twenties could write so convincingly about the plight of a middle-aged female character Books • 21 Mar 23
John McGahern's debut novel The Barracks 60 years on What is striking is how a man in his twenties could write so convincingly about the plight of a middle-aged female character Books • 21 Mar 23
5 treasures from David Bowie's archive The pop icon's archive contains over 80,000 objects so here are five which sum up his life, work and influences David Bowie • 10 Mar 23
5 treasures from David Bowie's archive The pop icon's archive contains over 80,000 objects so here are five which sum up his life, work and influences David Bowie • 10 Mar 23
The ups and downs of monuments Debates around removing public monuments reveal the relationship that exists between history, memory and politics History • 09 Mar 23
The ups and downs of monuments Debates around removing public monuments reveal the relationship that exists between history, memory and politics History • 09 Mar 23
A short history of Irish actors at the Oscars Even before this year's record-breaking run of nominations, Irish actors have had many successes at Hollywood's big night out Oscars 2023 • 07 Mar 23
A short history of Irish actors at the Oscars Even before this year's record-breaking run of nominations, Irish actors have had many successes at Hollywood's big night out Oscars 2023 • 07 Mar 23
Why All Quiet on the Western Front resonates so much in Germany The anti-war message of the Oscar nominated film seems to resonate with particular urgency in today's world Oscars 2023 • 07 Mar 23
Why All Quiet on the Western Front resonates so much in Germany The anti-war message of the Oscar nominated film seems to resonate with particular urgency in today's world Oscars 2023 • 07 Mar 23
Why are so many Irish films and filmmakers nominated for Oscars? A network of producers, writers and directors and a massive financial investment in filmmaking infrastructure has paid off for Irish film Oscars 2023 • 03 Mar 23
Why are so many Irish films and filmmakers nominated for Oscars? A network of producers, writers and directors and a massive financial investment in filmmaking infrastructure has paid off for Irish film Oscars 2023 • 03 Mar 23
How to reinvent iconic Irish traditional furniture A new exhibition shows what Irish student furniture makers can do with heritage designs and concepts Furniture • 02 Mar 23
How to reinvent iconic Irish traditional furniture A new exhibition shows what Irish student furniture makers can do with heritage designs and concepts Furniture • 02 Mar 23
Why is sexism so widespread in the Irish music industry? A new report looks at how a musician's gender can impact their career and experiences within the Irish music industry Music Industry • 27 Feb 23
Why is sexism so widespread in the Irish music industry? A new report looks at how a musician's gender can impact their career and experiences within the Irish music industry Music Industry • 27 Feb 23
How neon advertising signs lit up Dublin in the 1930s Brightly-lit signs festooned the capital's streets in the 1930s and were very much a part of everyday life in the city History • 22 Feb 23
How neon advertising signs lit up Dublin in the 1930s Brightly-lit signs festooned the capital's streets in the 1930s and were very much a part of everyday life in the city History • 22 Feb 23
How The Last of Us broke the cycle of flop video game adaptations There are many reasons why The Last Of Us was the right game at the right time to become a successful adaptation The Last of Us • 20 Feb 23
How The Last of Us broke the cycle of flop video game adaptations There are many reasons why The Last Of Us was the right game at the right time to become a successful adaptation The Last of Us • 20 Feb 23
Why Beyonce is one of the most significant acts of our time Other acts may be more commercially successful, but Bey (and her fans) have developed an almost mythic status Beyoncé • 10 Feb 23
Why Beyonce is one of the most significant acts of our time Other acts may be more commercially successful, but Bey (and her fans) have developed an almost mythic status Beyoncé • 10 Feb 23
Is there such a thing as an official cover band? It's one thing to do cover versions of a famous band, but what's the story when it comes to the legal ins and out? law • 03 Feb 23
Is there such a thing as an official cover band? It's one thing to do cover versions of a famous band, but what's the story when it comes to the legal ins and out? law • 03 Feb 23
5 books to read for Black History Month Must-read titles about stories of empowerment and resilience from different perspectives for this year's theme of "Black Resistance" Black History Month • 02 Feb 23
5 books to read for Black History Month Must-read titles about stories of empowerment and resilience from different perspectives for this year's theme of "Black Resistance" Black History Month • 02 Feb 23
14 baffling Danish expressions & how to use them If it's lashing rain, a Dane won't say 'it's raining cats and dogs', but that 'it's raining cobbler's apprentices' Language • 27 Jan 23
14 baffling Danish expressions & how to use them If it's lashing rain, a Dane won't say 'it's raining cats and dogs', but that 'it's raining cobbler's apprentices' Language • 27 Jan 23
Year of the Rabbit: all you need to know about the Chinese Zodiac Chinese people believe the year a person is born determines their personality traits, career, marriage, compatibility and fortune Chinese New Year • 20 Jan 23
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Just our type: the story of Irish handcrafted signwriting Ireland's unique, handcrafted shopfront signs can transform streets with character, identity and a sense of place Design • 06 Mar 23
Just our type: the story of Irish handcrafted signwriting Ireland's unique, handcrafted shopfront signs can transform streets with character, identity and a sense of place Design • 06 Mar 23
Why pizza is so important to Italians Food played a major role in building Italy's national identity, with pizza in particular appearing on the plate of every Italian Brainstorm • 11 Jan 23
Why pizza is so important to Italians Food played a major role in building Italy's national identity, with pizza in particular appearing on the plate of every Italian Brainstorm • 11 Jan 23
How Pelé was a trailblazer for both Brazil and the beautiful game Pelé's style on the pitch was simultaneously grounded in teamwork, consistency, charisma and captivation Soccer • 29 Dec 22
How Pelé was a trailblazer for both Brazil and the beautiful game Pelé's style on the pitch was simultaneously grounded in teamwork, consistency, charisma and captivation Soccer • 29 Dec 22
Fame, glory and a 'fat fee': Irish writers and the New Yorker The influential magazine offered incentives to mid-20th century Irish writers that were not available at home The New Yorker • 21 Dec 22
Fame, glory and a 'fat fee': Irish writers and the New Yorker The influential magazine offered incentives to mid-20th century Irish writers that were not available at home The New Yorker • 21 Dec 22
Will you be reading books written by AI in 2023? Massive technological developments like ChatGPT means the day could soon be here when AI can write bestselling novels Brainstorm • 13 Dec 22
Will you be reading books written by AI in 2023? Massive technological developments like ChatGPT means the day could soon be here when AI can write bestselling novels Brainstorm • 13 Dec 22
