RTÉ crisis: what are the outstanding issues to be tackled? Media expert says issues around funding of public media still to be discussed in conversation about RTÉ and its future Media • 14 Sep 23
RTÉ crisis: what are the outstanding issues to be tackled? Media expert says issues around funding of public media still to be discussed in conversation about RTÉ and its future Media • 14 Sep 23
What jobs won't disappear due to AI? 'The introduction of every major disruptive technology has had an influence on jobs, but it also changes the nature of those jobs' Work and careers • 13 Sep 23
What jobs won't disappear due to AI? 'The introduction of every major disruptive technology has had an influence on jobs, but it also changes the nature of those jobs' Work and careers • 13 Sep 23
Heard, curd, bird: should the spelling of some words change? The spelling system of English is the most unpredictable of all spelling systems and is rife with irregularities Language • 04 Sep 23
Heard, curd, bird: should the spelling of some words change? The spelling system of English is the most unpredictable of all spelling systems and is rife with irregularities Language • 04 Sep 23
Can sleeping in separate beds really help your relationship? You may move rooms to get a decent night's sleep, but does this impact your relationship, intimacy and sex life? Relationships • 04 Aug 23
Can sleeping in separate beds really help your relationship? You may move rooms to get a decent night's sleep, but does this impact your relationship, intimacy and sex life? Relationships • 04 Aug 23
'Sensational, controversial, shocking': what next for golf? Will the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf merger mean huge changes in the world of golf? Golf • 07 Jun 23
'Sensational, controversial, shocking': what next for golf? Will the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf merger mean huge changes in the world of golf? Golf • 07 Jun 23
The most stressful time of the day is...7.23am 'About one hour before we wake up, our stress hormone levels start rising' Psychology • 02 Mar 23
The most stressful time of the day is...7.23am 'About one hour before we wake up, our stress hormone levels start rising' Psychology • 02 Mar 23
Should electric cars in Ireland be taxed by weight? With Norway implementing a new tax that goes up with the weight of the car, is it time for Ireland to follow suit? Electric Cars • 17 Feb 23
Should electric cars in Ireland be taxed by weight? With Norway implementing a new tax that goes up with the weight of the car, is it time for Ireland to follow suit? Electric Cars • 17 Feb 23
How to prevent osteoporosis The most important factor is exercise and especially beginning to do so at a young age Health • 08 Feb 23
How to prevent osteoporosis The most important factor is exercise and especially beginning to do so at a young age Health • 08 Feb 23
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 23
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 23
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 23
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 23
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 23
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 23
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
