How David Copperfield tells the story of Charles Dickens The new film shows how theatre helped Dickens to establish and hone his identity as a professional author Charles Dickens • 27 Jan 20
Why free childcare in Ireland should be an election issue Introducing free childcare could be a game-changer towards creating a more equal and fair society Election 2020 • 24 Jan 20
Why do some people seem to 'choose' the wrong options for pain? There are many reasons why patients opt for certain tests and treatments to manage their pain Health • 21 Jan 20
What's the real deal with Stormont's Irish language proposals? While the proposals undoubtedly represent progress, questions remain around implementation and commitment irish language • 15 Jan 20
How can we deal with rising sea levels and increased flood risk? Delivering timely local adaptation to climate risk will help to minimise the costs of future flooding in Ireland and elsewhere Climate Change • 14 Jan 20
Getting the vote out: what influences voter turnout? There are many factors to explain why hundreds of thousands of registered voters do not vote at Irish elections Elections • 14 Jan 20
Is it easier for boys or girls to learn a new language? There is no scientific evidence to back up the perception that one gender is better at learning languages than another Language • 15 Jan 20
How blood-thirsty Vikings became the stars of Irish tourism Ireland's Viking attractions are a big draw, yet Failte Ireland have downplayed their importance in the capital Culture • 09 Jan 20
What the latest Iranian crisis means for global politics Qasem Soleimani's assassination raises issues for Iran, the Middle East, the United States, Russia and the EU Iran • 07 Jan 20
Why cinnamon is the Christmas spice that keeps on giving Research shows that cinnamon and its constituents have a wide range of medicinal applications Chemistry • 20 Dec 19
A short history of cats on screen The new star-studded film is not the only time our feline friends have featured on the big and small screen Cats • 19 Dec 19
Why social media doesn't do nuance A single tweet can end up forming a stranger's entire opinion of us so we can be particularly susceptible to a negative ethos judgement Social Media • 13 Dec 19
How are genes named? Inside the fascinating world of figuring out what genes named Tinman, Ken and barbie and C5orf30 actually do Health • 10 Dec 19
Why debates about hate crime need to pay attention to disability Disability sheds a light on the complexities of how we name and respond to hate Hate Crime • 05 Dec 19
We asked young people why they're on climate strike. Here's why They don't trust politicians, want more education on climate change and are frustrated at how hard it is to live a low-carbon life Climate Change • 05 Dec 19
Are community courts the answer to local low-level crime? Community courts target offences that impact the quality of life of those who live in the area surrounding the court law • 03 Dec 19
How prescription charges for medical cardholders affect patients Healthcare professionals are worried that these charges are negatively impacting patient safety Health • 04 Dec 19
Ronald Reagan and the fall of the Berlin Wall The US president was closely associated with the Berlin Wall and the end days of the Cold War Berlin Wall • 04 Dec 19
How to turn the story of a music venue into cultural heritage An exhibition about Cork's Sir Henry's was an opportunity to show its historical, geographical, cultural and social importance Culture • 03 Dec 19
Back pain: are you saying it's all in my head? Our thoughts about stress, anxiety and worry can make us more prone to getting back pain and less likely to recover from it Health • 28 Nov 19
Songs for the end of the world: pop music and climate change From Lana Del Rey and Weyes Blood to the 1975 and Matmos, pop stars are showing it's a wild time to be alive to observe ... Climate Change • 22 Nov 19
Who was William Molyneux? While virtually unknown to the general public, the Dublin-born philosopher, writer and politician left behind an extraordinary legacy History • 25 Nov 19
What do our accents say about us? While it is impossible to speak without an accent, it is something which is ultimately controlled by ourselves Accents • 01 Apr 20
How can schools help children to be their "best selves"? One way to help children's emotional wellbeing is by increasing their sense of belonging or connection to their school Education • 20 Nov 19
Is it time to reset property taxes and commercial rates? As local authorities prepare their 2020 budgets, it may be time to examine if the local property tax and commercial rates system is fit for ... Economics • 18 Nov 19
