What are Irish farmers' views on climate change? Nearly half of Irish farmers along the Atlantic coast say they have been affected already by extreme weather events Farming • 24 Nov 20
What we know about low Vitamin D levels and high Covid-19 rates A huge number of studies have shown strong links between Vitamin D deficiency and risk of Covid-19 infection Vitamin D • 24 Nov 20
The spy who came to lunch: Ireland and Russia during the Cold War While determined to remain neutral, Ireland could not remain aloof from the potentially devastating implications of the Cold War History • 07 Jan
What brain cells in worms can tell us about human disorders The study of fused brain cells in worms may contribute to our understanding of many human brain diseases and disorders Health • 12 Nov 20
What will Joe Biden's presidency mean for US immigration policy? The president-elect has pledged to adopt a wide range of far-reaching immigration measures during his first 100 days in office United States • 12 Nov 20
What exactly are you giving away when you hand over your DNA? Sharing your DNA information for a genetic profile may well have potentially harmful privacy infringements for you and your family Science Week 2020 • 09 Nov 20
Joe Biden may win the White House, but where was the 'blue wave'? While a Democrat may be back in the White House, this was not an electoral triumph for the party in the Senate or House US Election 2020 • 06 Nov 20
'The end of Trump? It's only the beginning' Even if Joe Biden is confirmed as the 46th president of the United States, Trumpism has won Donald Trump • 05 Nov 20
The behind the scenes story of Roger Casement's homecoming There were many obstacles to overcome in bringing the 1916 leader's remains back from Britain to Ireland History • 26 Nov 20
How Irish cinemas stayed open during the 1918 flu pandemic Irish cinemas went on a highly publicised hygiene spree in their struggle with public-health authorities Cinemas • 02 Nov 20
You're fired: is Donald Trump set to become a presidential loser? After an inept and divisive campaign, the US president may well be rejected by voters tomorrow US Election 2020 • 02 Nov 20
How a grisly atrocity influenced a 17th century Irish ghost story A ghost story based on the 1641 Irish Rebellion became a cautionary tale warning Protestants of Catholic savagery and treachery History • 30 Oct 20
Why we turned Ireland's black and white past into colour 'People in this period lived their lives in colour and it is important to try and view it in this way' Ireland • 30 Oct 20
Why the Book of Lismore is so important The 15th century book says much about literary taste in Gaelic Ireland of that time History • 28 Oct 20
How music helps us relax Music makes us feel good, connects us with others and is at the centre of what it means to be human Music • 23 Oct 20
Violence, protest and melees: hurling in pre-famine Ireland A sport once promoted by the gentry, 19th century hurling matches were action-packed on and off the pitch History • 23 Oct 20
Will Joe Biden 'speak softly' or 'carry a big stick'? If he becomes US president, Joe Biden's foreign policy approach to Latin America is likely to be a mixture of persuasion and force United States • 23 Oct 20
How can we age smarter and healthier? The use of simple, innovative technology can improve the daily health and wellbeing of older people Health • 21 Oct 20
How Joe Biden's Irish ancestor saved thousands during the Famine Edward Blewitt's public work schemes in Co Mayo contributed to the survival of thousands of people and altered the county's landscape. History • 18 Jan
How Operation Coffee Cup undermined US universal healthcare An intriguing 1960s' campaign saw future US president Ronald Reagan attacking 'socialized medicine' on a vinyl record US Election 2020 • 20 Oct 20
What could Europe look like 30 years from now? A new project is using scenario planning to look at various futures which could await Europe and the EU Europe • 16 Oct 20
More women, less coverage: a question of sports and the media Media organisations must ensure that more women in sport does not mean less attention and coverage for each woman Sport • 19 Oct 20
What's next in Europe's new war between Armenia and Azerbaijan? A small disputed mountainous region in the former Soviet Union is at the centre of this long-simmering conflict International • 14 Oct 20
Why spending time outdoors improves our mood and brains The positive feelings we get from being outside correspond to the stress relief and attention restoration features of nature Nature • 13 Oct 20
Why it's time for tough thinking on Ireland's national security The next couple of decades are likely to mean some hard choices on security and defence for Ireland Ireland • 11 Jan
