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 • 10 Dec 20
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
Ireland's hidden problem with wildlife crime Wildlife crime comes in many guises and affects almost all of Ireland's large wildlife species Nature • 12 Aug 20
How the rate of pandemics has grown due to human activities 70% of new human diseases have originated from wildlife and the rate of pandemic-level emergences has been rapidly increasing Nature • 03 Jul 20
Why is the Arctic warming faster than the rest of the world? The record-breaking temperatures in the Arctic are part of a long-term trend that was predicted by climate models decades ago Climate Change • 29 Jun 20
Game of cones: how the red squirrel is making a big comeback Ireland's native red squirrel is enjoying a reversal of fortunes in the battle for supremacy with the grey squirrel.. Nature • 03 Mar
How we've rediscovered the natural world during the lockdown Our reaction to the pandemic has changed how we view, value and utilise urban green spaces Nature • 26 May 20
Why the fox has moved into our cities How we live in urban areas has created the ideal ecosystem for urban foxes to thrive animals • 21 May 20
Here's why soil smells so good after it rains It's a reminder of the fascinating and extremely valuable bacteria that thrive in the ground beneath your feet Nature • 30 Apr 20
9 myths about dinosaurs It turns out that many of our popular notions and beliefs about dinosaurs are not scientifically accurate Dinosaurs • 10 Mar 20
What animals can teach humans about regrowing body parts The regeneration of limbs, organs and even heads is no big deal for many animals Nature • 03 Mar 20
Why winter bees are more vulnerable than summer bees While winter honeybees live longer than their summer cousins, they face more threats from pests and diseases Bees • 28 Nov 19
