How trees in your local area protect you from disease Researchers have found that trees appear to reduce the risk of exposure to microbes that cause disease Nature • 17 Nov
'Dead badgers on roads get noticed' New roads and faster cars often spell bad news for our badger populations Nature • 05 Nov
What will the forests of the future look like? Ash, elm and chestnut trees may be lost, but trees and the planting of trees are a key element of a net zero carbon plan Forestry • 03 Nov
Why you should look out for hedgehogs in your neighbourhood We've seen a rapid decline in hedgehog populations and habitats due to more agriculture urbanisation and road traffic Nature • 27 Oct
Why we see more spiders and insects inside our homes in autumn Insects and arthropods like spiders are looking for a sheltered place to essentially sleep for the winter Nature • 29 Sep
Where have all the frogs gone? There's a worldwide concern about the amount of frogs currently croaking it in Australia Nature • 27 Aug
Why wasps become so annoying at the end of the summer The wasps you see at your picnic are part of one of nature's most complex biological products of evolution Nature • 18 Aug
A day in the life of a bee hive Just exactly what happens inside this highly evolved miniature society? Bees • 19 Jul
Meet the 1,850 animals and plants we found in Cork's Lough Hyne The marine nature reserve is home to species that would more typically be found in deep sea ecosystems Marine • 10 Jun
Can magic tricks reveal how birds see the world? Researchers are using magic tricks to investigate the non-human animal mind Nature • 15 Jun
All you need to know about turf cutting While turf cutting may be part of our culture, the long-term benefits of protecting bogs outweighs the benefits of cheap fuel Bogs • 25 Mar
Why otters are taking up residence in our towns and cities Otters are attracted to cities for their rivers, which are rich with such prey as fish, eels and water birds Nature • 21 Jan
Why bread is bad for ducks Here's why we should switch to seeds, nuts, fruit and veg instead when we feed wild birds Brainstorm • 12 Jan
Why the dryrobe wars shouldn't put you off outdoor swimming Irish swimming places have always welcomed people regardless of body shape, size, skin or what you're wearing Swimming • 25 Feb
Why 2021 will be a pivotal year for climate action in Ireland We must think and act very differently around transport, home heating and farming to reduce emissions Climate Action • 06 Jan
The science behind starlings' spectacular acrobatics How and why starlings put on those awesome shows in the sky Starlings • 05 Mar
How did the wren became the king of all birds? A huge number of folklore traditions and rituals have grown up around the little wren, especially at this time of year Christmas • 18 Dec 20
The 12 plants of Christmas From trees and wreaths to the food we eat, plants are a hugely important part of our Christmas rites and rituals Christmas • 16 Dec 20
One for sorrow, two for joy: why we count magpies As the nursery rhyme suggests, the bird is long associated with superstitions around bad luck, negativity and ill-omens Folklore • 14 Jul
Why do leaves change colour at this time of year? It's all down to a bunch of chemicals, a process called senescence and the lifecycle of a tree Nature • 15 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
The only story you'll read today about 12 kilos of owl vomit How a barrel in west Cork produced unexpected and significant facts about the differences between male and female mammals. Nature • 03 Feb
All you need to know about urban farming As long as there have been cities, there has been urban agriculture of some description Urban farming • 03 Sep 20
Can you catch Covid-19 from pets, livestock or wildlife? Pets, livestock and wildlife can all catch coronavirus so do they pose an infection risk? Brainstorm • 31 Aug 20
Seagulls may be hitting our cities because of easy flight paths Aside from access to food, urban areas may be easier for seagulls to fly around because of how buildings alter air flows Nature • 17 Aug 20
