How desk jobs alter your brain – and why they're so tiring You've been sitting down indoors at your desk all day so why do you feel as tired as your friends who have physical jobs? Work and careers • 07 Nov 22
3 reasons why strong perfumes can give you a headache While you may find the smell of a strong perfume to be heavenly, another person may find it gives them a headache Neuroscience • 03 Nov 22
Why are scientists trying to create a nasal Covid vaccine? A successful nasal vaccine could change the way we deal with Covid-19, but there are huge challenges Health • 07 Nov 22
What is young onset dementia and what causes it? Young onset dementia can be insidious and more often than not, many of the early signs or symptoms can go unrecognised Brainstorm • 15 Sep 22
Our days are getting longer - but scientists don't know why It turns out that a day is very rarely exactly the magic number of 86,400 seconds Science • 09 Aug 22
The science of earthquakes in Ireland Earthquakes happen in Ireland all the time, but we just don't feel them. Earthquake • 08 May
How genetic mutations make us who we are Key genetic mutations found in people with Irish ancestry contribute to our pale skin and ability to digest milk Genetics • 10 Mar 22
5 ways reindeer are perfect for pulling Santa's sleigh Reindeer can stay warm, see in the dark, stay upright on slippery surfaces and find food in the harshest of environments animals • 14 Dec 21
Why highly sensitive people are more connected with nature Research has found that highly sensitive people are more prone to adopt pro-environmental actions and behaviors Psychology • 12 Nov 21
The science of teenagers Some remarkable biological and psychological changes occur during adolescence which explain how teenagers behave Health • 11 Nov 21
Can Google Translate help you learn a second language? Translation tools can be used by teachers and tutors as an ally in the language learning process Languages • 11 Nov 21
Here's how to stop facial recognition systems in their tracks Researchers have developed adversarial image generators to fool facial recognition software and protect privacy rights technology • 10 Nov 21
Is the food you eat connected to how you feel? There is a growing body of research which looks at how our diets are linked to both good and bad mental health Health • 15 Nov 21
What the flip is the Metaverse? Trying to define the Metaverse in 2021 is like trying to define the Internet in the early 1990s Brainstorm • 10 Nov 21
How Covid lateral flow tests work Flow processes like those in Covid antigen and pregnancy tests have become a major area of development in the pharma industry Health • 09 Nov 21
All you need to know about vitamin D We hear a lot about vitamin D and a healty lifestyle, but what are the actual facts and figures about it? Health • 09 Nov 21
Meet Lise Meitner, the hidden figure behind atomic science The Austrian scientist was the woman who discovered nuclear fission, but refused to work on the atomic bomb science week • 09 Nov 21
All you need to know about Marie Curie The Polish scientist, who was born 154 years ago this week, was a pioneering trailblazer in many different ways science week • 07 Nov 21
Why Dublin's Science Gallery should be saved Science and creativity are central to our culture and society so why is the existence of Science Gallery under threat? Science • 03 Nov 21
How DNA is used to catch a killer When we think of catching killers, we often think of DNA matching, but what does that actually mean? Forensic science • 15 Oct 21
Feeling tired? It's all down to your brain's 'hourglass' The cortex is one of the most complex brain regions and plays a big role in both regulating sleep and our need for sleep Brainstorm • 24 Aug 21
How balloons will send Irish kids' science experiments into space Experiments from 300 Irish primary school students form part of the Spaceship Earth project launching this week Science • 01 Jul 21
Can scientists answer kids' questions about Santa Claus? Irish school kids ask questions about what Santa does on Christmas Eve and a bunch of scientists try to provide the answers Christmas • 18 Dec 20
The problem with pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers because diagnosis usually occurs at a late and untreatable stage Health • 13 Nov 20
What brain cells in worms can tell us about human disorders The study of fused brain cells in worms may contribute to our understanding of many human brain diseases and disorders Health • 12 Nov 20
