Where have all the Patricks gone? The changing fortunes of a name When today's Irish parents consider names for their babies, they appear to be avoiding names of the past like Patrick Ireland • 31 Mar
Why do we like beating the English so much in sport? The sporting rivalry between the two nations began with rifle competitions and now extends to every sport imaginable Sport • 13 Mar
The All-Ireland behind barbed wire: a history of GAA in prisons There has been consistent engagement in Gaelic Games in prisons going right back to the period after the 1916 Rising Sport • 02 Mar
How do you clean a wind turbine blade? Dirt on a blade's surface can decrease a wind turbine's efficiency by up to 40% after just two weeks of operation Energy • 06 Mar
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
How running can help you cope with stress at work Research has found that running can help us to manage the expectations, frustrations and pressures of work more effectively Health • 07 Mar
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
How Ballyseedy massacre traumatised the Kerry village of Kilflynn The small village became a microcosm of the Irish Civil War due to the horrific events of 100 years ago History • 07 Mar
Why do we crave certain foods? The science behind what's going on in your brain and gut has a lot to do with the impulsive decisions we make around food Health • 06 Mar
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
Why Irish republican Art O'Brien took on British courts in 1923 O'Brien's legal action against his deportation had the unintended effect of strengthening British civil liberties legislation History • 03 Mar
How to protect airports from drones Drone technology is developing in leaps and bounds and anti-drone technology must keep up to ensure public safety Security • 03 Mar
Why did the 15-minute city become such a hot conspiracy theory? Are 15-minute cities a 'socialist' or even 'Stalinist' attempt to control the population? The answer to that would be no Sustainability • 01 Mar
How much does your job title matter? Job titles may be the least important signifier of a successful approach to managing and motivating staff Work and careers • 03 Mar
The most stressful time of the day is...7.23am 'About one hour before we wake up, our stress hormone levels start rising' Psychology • 02 Mar
Why men don't see the household mess that women see Research suggests men and women are trained by society to see different possibilities when they look at mess in the home Society • 02 Mar
How electric cars can power your home and save you money New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid Energy • 02 Mar
The fascinating world of metamaterials These materials can be used in many settings, from de-icing aeroplane screens to smart healthcare devices such as stents Science • 02 Mar
What is Two Factor Authentication and why should you be using it Elon's recent news makes the use of 2FA less likely: this is good news for cyberattackers and bad news for your online security Science and Technology • 02 Mar
Niggles, limps and broken legs: soccer injuries in 1920s Dublin Treatment of injuries which occured in 1920s' soccer matches, often caused by poorly maintained pitches, left a lot to be desired History • 01 Mar
Where does 99% of the plastic debris dumped into our oceans go? We are putting about 8 million tonnes of plastic waste into the ocean but only 1% of this actually resurfaces Environment • 28 Feb
