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
Why can't we see the stars in the night sky as much anymore? The widespread use of artificial light at night means we're seeing a 10% decrease each year in the number of visible stars in the sky Astronomy • 01 Feb
Your questions answered about donating blood in Ireland With blood supplies running low, hematologist Ellen McSweeney looks at some of the issues around donating blood Blood donations • 30 Jan
Do you recognise these iconic Irish Christmas ads? 'We think about things like compelling storylines and emotional appeal at Christmas' Christmas • 13 Dec 22
So, any plans for the weekend? Why small talk can be good for you Research has found that four minutes of small talk can leave a lasting impression and affect future social interactions Psychology • 13 Oct 22
How your position in the family influences your personality Eldest, youngest or in the middle, our birth order has a bearing on health, behaviour and relationships Family • 09 Sep 22
'Our most venomous jellyfish': meet the Irish jellyfish There's 30 different species of jellyfish in Irish coastal waters, but there's one lad in particular you should be wary about Nature • 18 Jul 22
All you need to know about Covid and losing your sense of smell We often don't realise just how important our sense of smell is until we've lost it, as was the case for many with Covid Health • 15 Jul 22
From the Vikings to mispronunciations, how Irish places got named 'We've great examples in Dublin of how Dubliners don't speak French very well' History • 09 Jun 22
A 20 second morning hug is good for you - if you're a woman Research has found that hugging it out in the mornings reduces stress dramatically, but not apparently for men Psychology • 13 Jun 22
What goes on inside the mind of a con artist? The success of TV shows like Inventing Anna and The Tinder Swindler raises questions about the psychology of con artists Psychology • 25 Apr 22
What makes a dessert an Irish dessert? Get set for some apple tarts, Carrageen moss, barmbrack and jelly and ice-cream Food • 25 Apr 22
Why are Chechen soldiers fighting in Ukraine on both sides? 'The Russians think deploying the Chechens might exert some kind of psychological pressure on Ukrainians' Ukraine • 29 Mar 22
Is it OK to eat a sandwich with mouldy bread? 'There's a difference between microorganisms which cause food to go off and pathogenic microorganisms, which cause you to be ill' Food • 13 Jan 22
How much praise is too much praise for children? 'There's a great danger that excessive praise becomes a normal thing' Parenting • 10 Jan 22
The clocks go back again: will we ever end daylight saving time? Health and politics mean we continue to switch between summertime and wintertime Daylight Saving Time • 31 Oct 21
How healthy is your breakfast cereal? From porridge to Coco Pops, it's all about the sugar Food • 12 Oct 21
Osteoporosis: what is it and what can you do about it? 'Most people with early osteoporosis have no symptoms whatsoever and it's too late once you've had a fracture' Health • 01 Oct 21
'There is no 3 second rule': your guide to picnic food safety How to ensure no-one ends up sick after your picnic at the beach this week Food • 20 Jul 21
'People who eat sausages love sausages' With sausages in the news thanks to Brexit and Northern Ireland, just what's behind our fondness for the humble banger? Food • 14 Jul 21
What's driving bidding wars for houses in Ireland? 'There's panic and the perception out there that people aren't going to get onto the property ladder' Housing • 29 Jun 21
Is Ireland about to lose over €2 billion a year in tax revenue? The G7's backing of a 15% global corporate tax rate will have implications for Ireland Tax • 08 Jun 21
Why are just 12% of Irish farmers women? The biggest barrier is the 'deeply embedded' tradition of fathers passing the land to their sons Farming • 08 Mar 21
Hugs and kisses: 'when they're gone, you really really miss them' How Covid-19 and 'touch hunger' have demonstrated just how important touch is for all of us Coronoavirus • 23 Feb 21
