What will Irish towns look like in the future? About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to come Podcast • 05 Dec
What will Irish towns look like in the future? About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to come Podcast • 05 Dec
Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games? The potential All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes may only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? Gaelic Games • 28 Nov
Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games? The potential All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes may only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? Gaelic Games • 28 Nov
How to detect text which has been written by ChatGPT AI-generated texts tend be more predictable than human-written text with the use of certain words, phrases and emojis ChatGPT • 28 Nov
How to detect text which has been written by ChatGPT AI-generated texts tend be more predictable than human-written text with the use of certain words, phrases and emojis ChatGPT • 28 Nov
Do you feel €50 is the new €20 when you go grocery shopping? Key macroeconomic indicators may be positive, but the cost of living continues to be the biggest priority for much of the population Economics • 27 Nov
Do you feel €50 is the new €20 when you go grocery shopping? Key macroeconomic indicators may be positive, but the cost of living continues to be the biggest priority for much of the population Economics • 27 Nov
From toys to wars, where will you encounter drones next? There have been huge developments in drone technology in the last decade, but we can expect much more in the years to come Podcast • 26 Nov
From toys to wars, where will you encounter drones next? There have been huge developments in drone technology in the last decade, but we can expect much more in the years to come Podcast • 26 Nov
How the Victorians invented the gym selfie British and Irish men in the 1890s mailed their portraits to fitness guru Eugen Sandow, who created a global business with gyms, books and training kits History • 26 Nov
How the Victorians invented the gym selfie British and Irish men in the 1890s mailed their portraits to fitness guru Eugen Sandow, who created a global business with gyms, books and training kits History • 26 Nov
Why do we find Black Friday sales and offers so irresistible? Part of the appeal is how the adverts tap into the psychology of how we value and spend money Black Friday • 25 Nov
Why do we find Black Friday sales and offers so irresistible? Part of the appeal is how the adverts tap into the psychology of how we value and spend money Black Friday • 25 Nov
3 common traps to avoid with loans and credit cards The psychology of financial decisions means we often make expensive mistakes when it comes to choosing loans and credit cards money • 23 Nov
3 common traps to avoid with loans and credit cards The psychology of financial decisions means we often make expensive mistakes when it comes to choosing loans and credit cards money • 23 Nov
Ní thuigim: does AI even understand Gaeilge? We designed the Irish grammar test to end all Irish grammar tests to answer this question. The results were not great Gaeilge • 20 Nov
Ní thuigim: does AI even understand Gaeilge? We designed the Irish grammar test to end all Irish grammar tests to answer this question. The results were not great Gaeilge • 20 Nov
Why you should eat your dinner earlier in winter Paying attention to the timing of when you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat at this time of year Health • 19 Nov
Why you should eat your dinner earlier in winter Paying attention to the timing of when you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat at this time of year Health • 19 Nov
Why who you hate matters when it comes to watching soccer The key factor in determining how much post-match content soccer fans watch is actually the pleasure people take from the misfortune of others Soccer • 18 Nov
Why who you hate matters when it comes to watching soccer The key factor in determining how much post-match content soccer fans watch is actually the pleasure people take from the misfortune of others Soccer • 18 Nov
Can small talk in a hair salon help to tackle climate change? A new project is looking how chats between hair stylists and clients can raise awareness about positive actions to take around climate change Climate Change • 17 Nov
Can small talk in a hair salon help to tackle climate change? A new project is looking how chats between hair stylists and clients can raise awareness about positive actions to take around climate change Climate Change • 17 Nov
Could 'edible electronics' transform how health is monitored? The same ingredients found in your kitchen could hold the key to a cleaner, safer future for wearable technology Science Week 2025 • 14 Nov
Could 'edible electronics' transform how health is monitored? The same ingredients found in your kitchen could hold the key to a cleaner, safer future for wearable technology Science Week 2025 • 14 Nov
Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter We can all clearly see the effects of climate change on Ireland's severe weather events as damaging rainfall and flooding becomes commonplace Weather • 14 Nov
Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter We can all clearly see the effects of climate change on Ireland's severe weather events as damaging rainfall and flooding becomes commonplace Weather • 14 Nov
What's required for local areas to predict and anticipate floods? Researchers are working on a robust flood alarm system to alert local authorities to potential flooding events in local areas Climate • 13 Nov
What's required for local areas to predict and anticipate floods? Researchers are working on a robust flood alarm system to alert local authorities to potential flooding events in local areas Climate • 13 Nov
Why so many companies are investing in weather forecasting Insurance, defence and tech companies are using AI and meteorology expertise to assess risks and mitigate costs from climate change Weather • 13 Nov
Why so many companies are investing in weather forecasting Insurance, defence and tech companies are using AI and meteorology expertise to assess risks and mitigate costs from climate change Weather • 13 Nov
How a new approach to Irish timber could help deliver homes Why aren't we using Irish wood to build Irish homes quickly, cheaply and sustainably at a time when we are in desperate need? Housing • 13 Nov
How a new approach to Irish timber could help deliver homes Why aren't we using Irish wood to build Irish homes quickly, cheaply and sustainably at a time when we are in desperate need? Housing • 13 Nov
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov
How this native Irish plant could replace your animal proteins This tiny green plant found on ponds packs a protein punch, is nutritious, sustainable and climate-friendly Food • 12 Nov
How this native Irish plant could replace your animal proteins This tiny green plant found on ponds packs a protein punch, is nutritious, sustainable and climate-friendly Food • 12 Nov
Why Ireland could lead in a new multi-trillion euro industry The scale of our agricultural, brewing and timber industries makes us uniquely positioned to develop a very strong bioeconomy Plastics • 12 Nov
Why Ireland could lead in a new multi-trillion euro industry The scale of our agricultural, brewing and timber industries makes us uniquely positioned to develop a very strong bioeconomy Plastics • 12 Nov
'Go plan': what needs to change in order to build a new city? Our current approach to planning won't deliver the infrastructure required for a future country of over seven million people Futureville Ireland • 11 Nov
'Go plan': what needs to change in order to build a new city? Our current approach to planning won't deliver the infrastructure required for a future country of over seven million people Futureville Ireland • 11 Nov
How Mauve space telescope will show how stars and planets form A new space telescope with Irish scientific involvement goes into operation this week on a mission to study how stars behave Space • 11 Nov
How Mauve space telescope will show how stars and planets form A new space telescope with Irish scientific involvement goes into operation this week on a mission to study how stars behave Space • 11 Nov
5 tips to save money on your electricity bill Taking a closer look at the appliances in your house can help you cut down the amount of electricity you use and pay for Electricity • 10 Nov
5 tips to save money on your electricity bill Taking a closer look at the appliances in your house can help you cut down the amount of electricity you use and pay for Electricity • 10 Nov
What does it take to make a ceasefire last? While the latest ceasefire in Gaza is under strain, Irish history shows this does not necessarily mean the wider peace plan will fail Gaza • 29 Oct
What does it take to make a ceasefire last? While the latest ceasefire in Gaza is under strain, Irish history shows this does not necessarily mean the wider peace plan will fail Gaza • 29 Oct
Why it's time to make Ireland's outdoor spaces more age-friendly Urban spaces with safe pedestrian crossings, accessible pavements and places to rest can encourage outdoor physical activity by older adults Society • 28 Oct
Why it's time to make Ireland's outdoor spaces more age-friendly Urban spaces with safe pedestrian crossings, accessible pavements and places to rest can encourage outdoor physical activity by older adults Society • 28 Oct
