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 • 11 Sep
How plants in your garden remove CO2 from the atmosphere They're up there with forests, bogs and oceans as serious players in the business of taking and storing carbon from the atmosphere Climate Change • 08 Sep
A fruit fly has landed in my glass of wine. Is it OK to drink? That pesky fruit fly is unlikely to change the taste of your Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc Nature • 05 Sep
Why did a smalltooth sand tiger shark appear in Irish waters? After an rare tiger shark washed up on Wexford shores, researchers have been looking into what happened Nature • 31 Aug
How cats first made their way into our hearts and homes The African wildcat has undergone a couple of evolutionary changes to become the beloved domestic cat of today Cats • 15 Aug
Inside the spooky, stealthy, fascinating world of owls We attach much otherworldly significance to these night hunters, the most iconic and intriguing of all birds Nature • 10 Aug
How some pterosaurs became giants thanks to parental care New research has found that some pterosaurs became bigger than others thanks to high-input parental care Nature • 01 Aug
Are you ready for flying ant season? All you need to know about these pesky summer visitors - and why they're gunning for your marshmallows Nature • 13 Jul
Here are 6 Irish native plants you may never see again New research has found the Nettle-leaved Bellflower and five other native plants are at risk of extinction due to climate change Nature • 12 Jul
How new small mammals have caused an 'invasional meltdown' The arrival of such invasive mammals as the Bank Vole and Greater White-toothed Shrew are having a major impact on our ecosystem Nature • 06 Jul
Why we see so many gulls in our cities and towns The migration of gulls to urban areas in search of food due to a decline of fish in the sea presents a conservation dilemma Nature • 03 Jul
Why we need to stop talking about the beauty of nature We need to recognise the job the environment does for us and see ourselves as an essential cog to keep that work going Nature • 30 Jun
'Our most venomous jellyfish': meet the Irish jellyfish 30 different species of jellyfish reside in Irish coastal waters, but there's one lad in particular you should be wary about Nature • 15 Jun
How do seagulls choose what food to steal? They watch us Researchers found seagulls can work out which snacks are worth taking by watching what humans are eating Nature • 26 May
Why you should take a break from mowing your lawn Reducing mowing in your garden can positively impact biodiversity by letting native flowers bloom for the pollinators Biodiversity • 12 May
How the curlew bird became Ireland's poster child for extinction Every day we lose another Curlew, is a day closer to the permanent loss of a bird so engrained in Irish culture and heritage Nature • 21 Apr
What can we learn from Sitka spruce about climate adaptation? As a species shaped by the last ice age, the Sitka spruce may provide key information about how trees respond to climate change Climate Change • 17 Apr
How to pick the right houseplant for your mental health Spending up to 90% of our time indoors can have consequences for our mental health, but adding just a single plant can boost your mood Nature • 11 Apr
How much of Ireland is actually made up of peatland? There is approximately 1.5 million hectares of peatland in Ireland, but it is difficult to know the actual amount for certain Nature • 03 Apr
What tree rings can tell us about climate change A time capsule recording past environmental conditions, tree rings allow us see how trees might respond to future climate change Climate Change • 31 Mar
Spring Equinox: More light, less darkness Time to celebrate the start of six months of sunlight and warmth dominating over the darkness of night Nature • 21 Mar
What's going wrong with Ireland's forests? We should be planting millions of trees every year so why are we consistently falling short of our targets? Environment • 21 Mar
How Northern lights have fascinated Irish people for centuries Historic records of the aurora in Irish skies survive in folklore, newspapers and scientific reports. History • 27 Feb
Why some birds have different feather colours for males & females Many of the birds who dress to impress a potential mate also have longer lifespans and higher adult survival rates Nature • 08 Feb
Why are there so many foxes around at this time of year? It's a busy and noisy time of year for foxes so there's a good reason why you might have seen more of them around Nature • 01 Feb
