Why are people so polarised about wearing masks? Pro-mask messages are more present in mainstream media, but anti-mask wearing sentiments are more common on social media Media • 26 Nov
How distrust of the media undermined Covid-19 recovery in Greece The pandemic has highlighted the importance of trust in institutions for effective governance, especially in times of crisis Media • 20 Oct
Tears, rants & joy: why we can't get enough of Olympic interviews The post-event interview captures the essence of the Olympic Games in all its triumph and despair Olympics • 09 Aug
Will more sports stars follow Naomi Osaka and boycott the media? The tennis star's decision to withdraw from the French Open is a pivotal moment in the relationship between sports stars and the media Tennis • 01 Jun
A short history of Ireland's Section 31 broadcasting ban The infamous clause of the Broadcasting Act was a contentious issue during coverage of the Troubles History • 26 May
Should Facebook and Google pay media for their work? When it come to funding journalism, there are a number of options on the table, from reader subscriptions to State support Media • 25 Feb
Do filter bubbles and echo chambers actually exist? The evidence suggests that such faulty ideas, concepts and terms actually misrepresent what's happening online Media • 17 Feb
How will the EU's new act deal with online lies and fake news? The new act represents incremental progress, but it remains far from clear whether its provisions will improve anti-disinformation efforts law • 05 Feb
Fox vs CNN: fear and loathing on the TV The battle for the White House is also a battle between partisan US TV networks Fox News and CNN US Election 2020 • 29 Oct 20
The high cost of health misinformation Exposure to an abundance of information, both good and bad, is having an effect on our decision making process Coronavirus • 19 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
Why do so many older adults share and believe fake news? Research shows that a lack of digital literacy could be a major factor in the sharing of fake news by older adults Fake News • 17 Aug 20
The medieval roots of modern weather forecasts How sun, wind, storms and rain were predicted before satellites and radars Weather • 20 Jul 20
The difference between feelings and beliefs around the pandemic If we want to understand the populace, we need to concentrate on the feelings around the crisis and not the so-called beliefs Sociology • 22 May 20
Is it time for a daily arts report on the news just like sports? Daily news exposure won't fix the arts crisis in Ireland, but it will widen the conversation Culture • 14 May 20
How to communicate about what to do in a worldwide pandemic Communicating about coronavirus requires immediate, succinct, clear and accessible communication, open to as little interpretation as possible Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20
How coronavirus has put avoiding the news in the headlines At a time when there's so much media concentration on one topic, many are deliberately avoiding the news Media • 27 Mar 20
How media coverage shapes our opinion of climate change Stories which highlight solutions rather than consequences would enhance engagement with climate change issues Climate Change • 05 Mar 20
What can Ireland learn from the mess America finds itself in? The current polarisation in the US represents growing fundamental differences within the country United States • 17 Jan 20
How Jose Mourinho became the Donald Trump of football Like the US president, the new Spurs' manager is a master of media distraction and diversion Jose Mourinho • 22 Nov 19
The Attenborough effect: the power of nature documentaries How David Attenborough's nature documentaries motivate people to seek out more information about the natural world Climate Change • 14 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
No more polar bears: the impact of climate change visuals Are photos of polar bears, melting ice, smoke stacks, protests and politicians an effective way to tell the story of climate change? Climate Change • 19 Sep 19
The British media's problem with Meghan Markle The guest editor of Vogue was called "uppity", "idiotic", "patronising" and "misguided" for her efforts Media • 06 Aug 19
Why do we continually fall for fake stories and false claims? Our susceptibility comes down to a complex number of factors relating to psychology, politics, society and technology Media • 05 Jul 19
