Why Friday 13th superstitions are all in your head Superstitions like crossing your fingers or throwing spilled salt over your shoulder can have a powerful impact on your emotions. Friday 13th • 13 Nov 20
Why your kids (or grandkids) will not drive cars in the future It is difficult to see future generations having any desire to drive or get driving licenses once self-driving cars become mainstream Motors • 27 Feb 20
Why don't Irish people eat more fish? We need to develop ways to spread the message that fish is healthy, tasty and green Food and Drink • 26 Feb 20
5 simple ways to improve your sleep We know how important sleep is for our health and well-being so here are some simple ways to improve the quality of that sleep Sleep • 24 Feb 20
The science behind the running shoes which help you go faster Can innovations in footwear design really make such a big difference to your Parkrun, 10k or marathon time? Running • 03 Feb 20
How to design a better office Open-plan offices are getting a bad rep, but can we really design good quality open-plan spaces? Offices • 24 Jan 20
The folklore, food and rituals of the Chinese New Year One of the most important holidays in China, the New Year festival involves many traditional celebrations and activities Brainstorm • 22 Jan 20
5 signs of skin cancer to look out for Spending too long in the sun, using low factors or tanning oils or forgetting the sun cream can have catastrophic consequences Daffodil Day • 26 Mar
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
9 things people say about exercise that aren't true Debunking some myths and misconceptions about exercise Health and Fitness • 13 Jan 20
Why food journaling should matter to you Keeping track of the food we eat promotes mindful eating and healthier food choices Health • 07 Jan 20
How to keep the kids active over the holidays Children need to do at least one hour of physical activity a day to get their hearts and lungs working Health and Fitness • 19 Dec 19
Why Ireland goes mad for turkey at Christmas It's time for the birds hatched at Easter to become the stars of the show on the Christmas dinner table Farming • 17 Dec 19
Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2020 All you need to know about the advantages, disadvantages, range, price and battery life of new electric vehicles.. Electric Cars • 07 Oct 20
Why It's A Wonderful Life is still a winner today Frank Capra's masterpiece remains a Christmas classic because the film still speaks to many to us at this time of year Film • 10 Dec 20
Is it Christmas yet? How music makes the cash registers ring Retailers know that the music they play in-store has a huge effect on business. Music • 11 Dec 19
Why working from home is good for you (and everyone else) Remote working means the end of the commute, better work/life balance and more flexibility in where and how you work. Work & careers • 05 Mar 20
Mixing office romances and Christmas parties in the age of #MeToo There are very clear guidelines on what constitutes sexual harassment at work and they also extend to the office Christmas party Office Politics • 03 Dec 19
Dear Santa, can I have Brand X? Today's children are commercially savvy and brand literate when they write to Santa with Christmas gift requests Christmas • 28 Nov 19
10 myths about modern tourism Here are some of the many misconceptions about the changing patterns of travel and tourism Tourism • 26 Nov 19
10 reasons why more women should lift weights Here's why you consider swapping the bike for the barbell on your next visit to the gym Fitness • 19 Nov 19
What was it like to go to the doctor in medieval Ireland? Life before vaccines, modern anesthesia and popping into the chemist for some paracetamol to relieve an headache Medicine • 14 Nov 19
The strange creatures that lived in Ireland millions of years ago Ireland's fabulous fossils tell a remarkable story of what the country looked like 300 million years ago. Geology • 17 Dec 19
Why is the beauty business getting dirty? Cosmetics developers are trying to harness the link between bacteria and healthy skin to create new skin care products Beauty • 12 Nov 19
Has technology killed our ability to talk face-to-face? Technology cannot replicate the sensory intensity and depth of the face-to-face conversations we have in daily life. Media • 25 Feb 20
