Can maths help farmers grow more grass and feed more animals? New research is examining how changes in the type of seeds planted can result in a higher yield of grassland big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
Can maths help farmers grow more grass and feed more animals? New research is examining how changes in the type of seeds planted can result in a higher yield of grassland big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
The secret life of cows Just like humans, every cow has a personality, from the quiet ones to the ones who will jump, run and swim to get away from you. Cows • 04 Sep 19
The secret life of cows Just like humans, every cow has a personality, from the quiet ones to the ones who will jump, run and swim to get away from you. Cows • 04 Sep 19
Will cow poo be more valuable than milk in 2030? The future of Irish farming may well be slurry. big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
Will cow poo be more valuable than milk in 2030? The future of Irish farming may well be slurry. big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
Wet, wet, wet: last decade saw most rainfall in 300 years A 300 year history of Irish rainfall shows that recent winters were the wettest on record Rain • 29 Mar 18
Wet, wet, wet: last decade saw most rainfall in 300 years A 300 year history of Irish rainfall shows that recent winters were the wettest on record Rain • 29 Mar 18
Breaking: the next mass extinction event is already underway Opinion: there have been five mass extinctions in the past and there is much evidence, including the disappearance of several species, to suggest the sixth may already be happening Extinction event • 09 Apr 19
Breaking: the next mass extinction event is already underway Opinion: there have been five mass extinctions in the past and there is much evidence, including the disappearance of several species, to suggest the sixth may already be happening Extinction event • 09 Apr 19
Not strictly fish: 73% of deep water fish contain microplastics Report: a new study has found that nearly one in four Northwest Atlantic Ocean deep water fish have ingested microplastics microplastics • 29 Mar 18
Not strictly fish: 73% of deep water fish contain microplastics Report: a new study has found that nearly one in four Northwest Atlantic Ocean deep water fish have ingested microplastics microplastics • 29 Mar 18
Why agriculture should clean up its act Opinion: the continued use of nitrogen-containing fertilizers will lead to more heat in the atmosphere, more skin cancer and more respiratory problems Climate Change • 29 Mar 18
Why agriculture should clean up its act Opinion: the continued use of nitrogen-containing fertilizers will lead to more heat in the atmosphere, more skin cancer and more respiratory problems Climate Change • 29 Mar 18
There's a grand stretch in the evenings... Opinion: while daylight is a ubiquitous resource that we often take for granted, it has complex long-term impacts on our well-being. Daylight • 25 Mar 21
There's a grand stretch in the evenings... Opinion: while daylight is a ubiquitous resource that we often take for granted, it has complex long-term impacts on our well-being. Daylight • 25 Mar 21
Do hurricanes feel the effects of climate change? While there are signs that climate change can influence hurricanes in several ways, these findings are still inconclusive and better understanding of hurricane-climate relation is needed hurricane ophelia • 29 Mar 18
Do hurricanes feel the effects of climate change? While there are signs that climate change can influence hurricanes in several ways, these findings are still inconclusive and better understanding of hurricane-climate relation is needed hurricane ophelia • 29 Mar 18
Secret life of plants: biology, climate change and food security Opinion: Ireland may be the world's most food secure nation, but how will expected changes in climate impact on our crops? Climate Change • 29 Mar 18
Secret life of plants: biology, climate change and food security Opinion: Ireland may be the world's most food secure nation, but how will expected changes in climate impact on our crops? Climate Change • 29 Mar 18
How animals got their spots and stripes Analysis: working out how animals obtained their distinctive skin patterns involves joining the dots between Alan Turing and chasing cells Nature • 02 Nov 17
How animals got their spots and stripes Analysis: working out how animals obtained their distinctive skin patterns involves joining the dots between Alan Turing and chasing cells Nature • 02 Nov 17
Is Hurricane Harvey a harbinger for Houston's future? While it's hard to pin the blame for Hurricane Harvey directly on climate change, human-caused climate change has enhanced some of the impacts of the storm climate change • 29 Mar 18
Is Hurricane Harvey a harbinger for Houston's future? While it's hard to pin the blame for Hurricane Harvey directly on climate change, human-caused climate change has enhanced some of the impacts of the storm climate change • 29 Mar 18
How tranquil spaces help people feel calm and relaxed in cities With National Heritage Week in full bloom across the country, new research shows the importance of tranquil spaces in urban areas cities • 25 Sep 17
How tranquil spaces help people feel calm and relaxed in cities With National Heritage Week in full bloom across the country, new research shows the importance of tranquil spaces in urban areas cities • 25 Sep 17
