What happens to your body when you run a marathon? Here's how those 26.2 miles affect your body, from heart and joints to sweat glands and blood volume Marathon • 21 Oct 25
What happens to your body when you run a marathon? Here's how those 26.2 miles affect your body, from heart and joints to sweat glands and blood volume Marathon • 21 Oct 25
Tornadoes in Ireland? Yes, we get them and here's how many We don't yet fully understood the science of tornadoes, but we get a surprising number of them in Ireland every year Weather • 05 Nov 24
Tornadoes in Ireland? Yes, we get them and here's how many We don't yet fully understood the science of tornadoes, but we get a surprising number of them in Ireland every year Weather • 05 Nov 24
What makes a great horror movie so scary? Halloween is a great time watch a scary movie, but what's the science behind why we keep watching even when it scares us? Horror Movies • 17 Oct 24
What makes a great horror movie so scary? Halloween is a great time watch a scary movie, but what's the science behind why we keep watching even when it scares us? Horror Movies • 17 Oct 24
Why risky play is good for kids In this week's Brainstorm podcast, we look at the benefits of risky play, the wonders of childhood imagination and how not to design playgrounds Podcast • 16 Oct 24
Why risky play is good for kids In this week's Brainstorm podcast, we look at the benefits of risky play, the wonders of childhood imagination and how not to design playgrounds Podcast • 16 Oct 24
From Germany to US, the states who've plotted to invade Ireland History records that Ireland has long occupied a place in the strategic military planning of other nations History • 11 Oct 24
From Germany to US, the states who've plotted to invade Ireland History records that Ireland has long occupied a place in the strategic military planning of other nations History • 11 Oct 24
The good and bad news about workplace gossip Rumours, gossip and the "he said/she said" grapevine are an inevitable part of almost all organisations Work and careers • 10 Oct 24
The good and bad news about workplace gossip Rumours, gossip and the "he said/she said" grapevine are an inevitable part of almost all organisations Work and careers • 10 Oct 24
Meet Anne O'Brien, the legendary soccer star from Inchicore A 'wizard on the ball', O'Brien became one of the first Irish women to play the game at an international level 50 years ago Soccer • 04 Oct 24
Meet Anne O'Brien, the legendary soccer star from Inchicore A 'wizard on the ball', O'Brien became one of the first Irish women to play the game at an international level 50 years ago Soccer • 04 Oct 24
Why we need a new bidding process for buying homes in Ireland Reforming the bidding process could potentially achieve some much needed stability for prospective home owners Housing • 01 Oct 24
Why we need a new bidding process for buying homes in Ireland Reforming the bidding process could potentially achieve some much needed stability for prospective home owners Housing • 01 Oct 24
Here's the real cost of your morning rush hour commute in Dublin The travel costs of getting from your home to work includes much more than just the price of petrol or the bus fare Brainstorm • 20 Sep 24
Here's the real cost of your morning rush hour commute in Dublin The travel costs of getting from your home to work includes much more than just the price of petrol or the bus fare Brainstorm • 20 Sep 24
Why do some of us have such a poor sense of direction? When it comes to knowing where you are, multiple factors feed into your ability to know where things or places are located Neuroscience • 13 Sep 24
Why do some of us have such a poor sense of direction? When it comes to knowing where you are, multiple factors feed into your ability to know where things or places are located Neuroscience • 13 Sep 24
A step by step guide to how a Cork homeowner cut energy costs Gerald Bruton's campaign to cut energy costs and emissions involved both new technologies and behavioural change Energy • 06 Sep 24
A step by step guide to how a Cork homeowner cut energy costs Gerald Bruton's campaign to cut energy costs and emissions involved both new technologies and behavioural change Energy • 06 Sep 24
How much does it really cost to build a new house in Ireland? Depending on who you ask, where you are and what's included, it can cost from an estimated €318,365 to €461,000 Housing • 05 Sep 24
How much does it really cost to build a new house in Ireland? Depending on who you ask, where you are and what's included, it can cost from an estimated €318,365 to €461,000 Housing • 05 Sep 24
The story of the secret theatre buried under Dublin's Busáras The Eblana theatre ensured the capital city's main bus station was also a busy cultural and social space for many decades History • 05 Sep 24
The story of the secret theatre buried under Dublin's Busáras The Eblana theatre ensured the capital city's main bus station was also a busy cultural and social space for many decades History • 05 Sep 24
Why doctors & nurses should use more plain language & less jargon We need a prescription to end the confusion of patients leaving hospitals, pharmacies and GP surgeries with more questions than answers Health • 30 Aug 24
Why doctors & nurses should use more plain language & less jargon We need a prescription to end the confusion of patients leaving hospitals, pharmacies and GP surgeries with more questions than answers Health • 30 Aug 24
How did the marriage bar affect Irish women? The impact of Ireland's marriage bar on the affected women's professional lives and careers is still felt to this day Work and careers • 29 Aug 24
How did the marriage bar affect Irish women? The impact of Ireland's marriage bar on the affected women's professional lives and careers is still felt to this day Work and careers • 29 Aug 24
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 29 Aug 24
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 29 Aug 24
'A good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
'A good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
Dia dhuit: what's behind Irish language's religious roots? Gaeilge is deeply intertwined with Ireland's religious history, which explains so many phrases about saints, devils and eternal life Gaeilge • 22 Aug 24
Dia dhuit: what's behind Irish language's religious roots? Gaeilge is deeply intertwined with Ireland's religious history, which explains so many phrases about saints, devils and eternal life Gaeilge • 22 Aug 24
The story behind Croke Park's rodeo extravaganza in 1924 The stadium hosted Tex Austin's travelling rodeo featuring bronc riding, calf roping and other Wild West entertainments History • 22 Aug 24
The story behind Croke Park's rodeo extravaganza in 1924 The stadium hosted Tex Austin's travelling rodeo featuring bronc riding, calf roping and other Wild West entertainments History • 22 Aug 24
Because they were worth it: 5 medieval hair treatments and trends A 16th century collection contains many remedies and treatments to enhance the appearance of the medieval Irish man and woman History • 22 Aug 24
Because they were worth it: 5 medieval hair treatments and trends A 16th century collection contains many remedies and treatments to enhance the appearance of the medieval Irish man and woman History • 22 Aug 24
How William Howard Russell invented modern war reporting The Dublin-born correspondent of The Times became synonymous with the work of the war reporter in the 19th century History • 23 Aug 24
How William Howard Russell invented modern war reporting The Dublin-born correspondent of The Times became synonymous with the work of the war reporter in the 19th century History • 23 Aug 24
How Michael Collins became the Irish revolution's sex symbol The mystery, romance and cult around Collins created an idealised version of the Irish leader Michael Collins • 15 Aug 24
How Michael Collins became the Irish revolution's sex symbol The mystery, romance and cult around Collins created an idealised version of the Irish leader Michael Collins • 15 Aug 24
Wreckers and levellers: evicting Ireland's poor during the Famine These reviled figures were involved in the evictions of some 250,000 Irish families during the 1840s and 1850s History • 14 Aug 24
Wreckers and levellers: evicting Ireland's poor during the Famine These reviled figures were involved in the evictions of some 250,000 Irish families during the 1840s and 1850s History • 14 Aug 24
The science of farting We do it anything from 7 to 25 times a day but what exactly is behind that passing of gas and is it bad for us? Health • 08 Aug 24
The science of farting We do it anything from 7 to 25 times a day but what exactly is behind that passing of gas and is it bad for us? Health • 08 Aug 24
Why your kids (or grandkids) will not drive cars in the future It is difficult to see future generations having any desire to drive or get driving licenses once self-driving cars become mainstream Motors • 08 Aug 24
Why your kids (or grandkids) will not drive cars in the future It is difficult to see future generations having any desire to drive or get driving licenses once self-driving cars become mainstream Motors • 08 Aug 24
