Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights). Lent • 05 Mar 25
Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights). Lent • 05 Mar 25
Why Shrove Tuesday used to be a very bad day for single people Single-shaming customs were especially prevalent in Munster with the 'Skellig Lists' mocking, teasing and insulting unmarried people Folklore • 04 Mar 25
Why Shrove Tuesday used to be a very bad day for single people Single-shaming customs were especially prevalent in Munster with the 'Skellig Lists' mocking, teasing and insulting unmarried people Folklore • 04 Mar 25
What it means to have good sexual health Sexual health is not just about preventing infection, but about ensuring all sexual interactions are safe, respectful and consensual Sexual health • 28 Feb 25
What it means to have good sexual health Sexual health is not just about preventing infection, but about ensuring all sexual interactions are safe, respectful and consensual Sexual health • 28 Feb 25
How to make a change in your life – and stick to it When it comes to making changes, what matters is the reason you have for doing it Psychology • 17 Feb 25
How to make a change in your life – and stick to it When it comes to making changes, what matters is the reason you have for doing it Psychology • 17 Feb 25
How to avoid heated rows and arguments Conflict is part of life but we don't have to argue so try this technique before having a difficult conversation Psychology • 13 Feb 25
How to avoid heated rows and arguments Conflict is part of life but we don't have to argue so try this technique before having a difficult conversation Psychology • 13 Feb 25
How to prepare for the arrival of your bilingual baby There is a lot you can do to prepare the ground for your new born baby to acquire the languages you want them to know babies • 10 Feb 25
How to prepare for the arrival of your bilingual baby There is a lot you can do to prepare the ground for your new born baby to acquire the languages you want them to know babies • 10 Feb 25
'The white sliced pan is a symbol of safety & comfort in a storm' What's behind the psychology of panic-buying which takes place when a major weather event like Storm Éowyn occurs? Food • 24 Jan 25
'The white sliced pan is a symbol of safety & comfort in a storm' What's behind the psychology of panic-buying which takes place when a major weather event like Storm Éowyn occurs? Food • 24 Jan 25
How exercise boosts your memory as well as your fitness New research finds that exercise boosts your memory for up to 24 hours after a workout Health • 17 Jan 25
How exercise boosts your memory as well as your fitness New research finds that exercise boosts your memory for up to 24 hours after a workout Health • 17 Jan 25
How a new app can help you with EV range anxiety & fuel savings The app aims to simplify the decision-making process for would-be EV buyers, with insights tailored to individual driving habits Electric Cars • 07 Jan 25
How a new app can help you with EV range anxiety & fuel savings The app aims to simplify the decision-making process for would-be EV buyers, with insights tailored to individual driving habits Electric Cars • 07 Jan 25
Why you shouldn't take health advice from topless influencers When it comes to health and social media, just because someone looks fit doesn't mean they're fit to give advice Social Media • 07 Jan 25
Why you shouldn't take health advice from topless influencers When it comes to health and social media, just because someone looks fit doesn't mean they're fit to give advice Social Media • 07 Jan 25
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2025 Here's what's available if you're in the market for a new car and want to go electric in 2025 Electric Cars • 30 Dec 24
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2025 Here's what's available if you're in the market for a new car and want to go electric in 2025 Electric Cars • 30 Dec 24
Why does Santa wear red? The decision to wear red was influenced by other gift-bringers, but there is also a scientific reason for Santa's red outfit Christmas • 23 Dec 24
Why does Santa wear red? The decision to wear red was influenced by other gift-bringers, but there is also a scientific reason for Santa's red outfit Christmas • 23 Dec 24
My Christmas tradition: Granny's potato stuffing recipe from Cork Passed down through generations, this is excellent reheated with leftovers or carved into chunks for a turkey sandwich Christmas • 28 Apr 25
My Christmas tradition: Granny's potato stuffing recipe from Cork Passed down through generations, this is excellent reheated with leftovers or carved into chunks for a turkey sandwich Christmas • 28 Apr 25
Are cold showers really good for your health? Here's what the evidence shows about the physical and mental benefits - and risks - of being immersed in cold water Health • 16 Dec 24
Are cold showers really good for your health? Here's what the evidence shows about the physical and mental benefits - and risks - of being immersed in cold water Health • 16 Dec 24
Does cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer save money? An energy economist outlines what to consider if you're considering cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer Energy • 12 Dec 24
Does cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer save money? An energy economist outlines what to consider if you're considering cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer Energy • 12 Dec 24
Can China drive electric car prices lower in 2025? It's a complex question involving a huge number of factors from US tariffs to the Chinese government Electric Cars • 09 Dec 24
Can China drive electric car prices lower in 2025? It's a complex question involving a huge number of factors from US tariffs to the Chinese government Electric Cars • 09 Dec 24
Parents lie to children lots but they should think twice about it Treating children with respect and supporting them to develop and mature requires holding ourselves to higher standards of truthfulness Children • 27 Nov 24
Parents lie to children lots but they should think twice about it Treating children with respect and supporting them to develop and mature requires holding ourselves to higher standards of truthfulness Children • 27 Nov 24
It's cold! How to prevent your body losing heat You can manipulate your clothing, activities and food to keep your body feeling warm Weather • 20 Nov 24
It's cold! How to prevent your body losing heat You can manipulate your clothing, activities and food to keep your body feeling warm Weather • 20 Nov 24
Why 'sleeping on it' really does help 'Sleeping on it' really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs Sleep • 15 Nov 24
Why 'sleeping on it' really does help 'Sleeping on it' really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs Sleep • 15 Nov 24
The hidden world of online pricing Online retailers use an assortment of tactics and tricks to entice us to add products to our shopping baskets Online Retail • 07 Nov 24
The hidden world of online pricing Online retailers use an assortment of tactics and tricks to entice us to add products to our shopping baskets Online Retail • 07 Nov 24
Why forgetting things is actually good for you Why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits? Neuroscience • 05 Nov 24
Why forgetting things is actually good for you Why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits? Neuroscience • 05 Nov 24
6 tips to help kids with sensory issues enjoy Halloween Halloween can be a unsettling, overwhelming and distressing time for children with sensory issues so here's hold to help Halloween • 29 Oct 24
6 tips to help kids with sensory issues enjoy Halloween Halloween can be a unsettling, overwhelming and distressing time for children with sensory issues so here's hold to help Halloween • 29 Oct 24
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 • 24 Oct 24
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 • 24 Oct 24
What makes a great horror movie so scary? Halloween is a great time watch a scary movie, but what's the science behind why we keep watching even when it scares us? Horror Movies • 17 Oct 24
What makes a great horror movie so scary? Halloween is a great time watch a scary movie, but what's the science behind why we keep watching even when it scares us? Horror Movies • 17 Oct 24
How the Irish really invented Halloween Halloween is the season which owes its roots to ancient Irish customs and beliefs Halloween • 23 Oct 25
How the Irish really invented Halloween Halloween is the season which owes its roots to ancient Irish customs and beliefs Halloween • 23 Oct 25
