Why does Santa wear red? The decision to wear red was influenced by other gift-bringers, but there is also a scientific reason for Santa's red outfit Christmas • 23 Dec 24
Why does Santa wear red? The decision to wear red was influenced by other gift-bringers, but there is also a scientific reason for Santa's red outfit Christmas • 23 Dec 24
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 • 16 Dec 24
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 • 16 Dec 24
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 • 16 Dec 24
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 • 16 Dec 24
Why we're measuring greenhouse gas emissions across Dublin city The Urban Sense project aims to produce an urban-scale greenhouse gas modelling and monitoring system across the capital Science Week 2024 • 15 Nov 24
Why we're measuring greenhouse gas emissions across Dublin city The Urban Sense project aims to produce an urban-scale greenhouse gas modelling and monitoring system across the capital Science Week 2024 • 15 Nov 24
Seachtain na hEolaíochta: ag cruthú comhráite idir bheag agus mór Is í aidhm na bhféilte agus na n-imeachtaí iomadúla a bheidh ar siúl ar fud na tíre an tseachtain seo ná caipiteal eolaíochta a thógáil agus a fhorbairt Science Week 2024 • 15 Nov 24
Seachtain na hEolaíochta: ag cruthú comhráite idir bheag agus mór Is í aidhm na bhféilte agus na n-imeachtaí iomadúla a bheidh ar siúl ar fud na tíre an tseachtain seo ná caipiteal eolaíochta a thógáil agus a fhorbairt Science Week 2024 • 15 Nov 24
How 3D printing could revolutionise your medical prescription 3D printing could allow multiple medications for patients to be combined into a single daily pill or 'polypill' Science Week 2024 • 13 Nov 24
How 3D printing could revolutionise your medical prescription 3D printing could allow multiple medications for patients to be combined into a single daily pill or 'polypill' Science Week 2024 • 13 Nov 24
Here's how to spot early signs of prostate cancer If you're in your 40s or 50s, it's worth knowing about the risks and signs of prostate cancer. Health • 12 Nov 24
Here's how to spot early signs of prostate cancer If you're in your 40s or 50s, it's worth knowing about the risks and signs of prostate cancer. Health • 12 Nov 24
How your immune system works can depend on what time it is Research shows our body clock controls the inflammatory process so our cells are active and inactive at different times Science Week 2024 • 13 Nov 24
How your immune system works can depend on what time it is Research shows our body clock controls the inflammatory process so our cells are active and inactive at different times Science Week 2024 • 13 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
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 we can learn about Ireland's future climate from the past Climate archives allow scientists to visualise the worst and best case scenarios for Ireland's future in seven generations' time Climate • 05 Nov 24
What we can learn about Ireland's future climate from the past Climate archives allow scientists to visualise the worst and best case scenarios for Ireland's future in seven generations' time Climate • 05 Nov 24
The strange creatures that lived in Ireland millions of years ago Ireland's fabulous fossils tell a remarkable story of what the country looked like 300 million years ago. Geology • 08 Aug 24
The strange creatures that lived in Ireland millions of years ago Ireland's fabulous fossils tell a remarkable story of what the country looked like 300 million years ago. Geology • 08 Aug 24
Will anyone actually want to read AI generated stories? While the technology is relatively new, the trajectory for AI-written stories isn't necessarily upwards Media • 17 Nov 23
Will anyone actually want to read AI generated stories? While the technology is relatively new, the trajectory for AI-written stories isn't necessarily upwards Media • 17 Nov 23
How lasers became an integral part of everyday life Lasers enhance the functionality of many of our gadgets and devices, but what are they and just how much do we use them? Science • 16 Nov 23
How lasers became an integral part of everyday life Lasers enhance the functionality of many of our gadgets and devices, but what are they and just how much do we use them? Science • 16 Nov 23
All you need to know about high blood pressure Why is hypertension called the "silent killer" - and why is it so relevant to Ireland? Blood Pressure • 14 Nov 23
All you need to know about high blood pressure Why is hypertension called the "silent killer" - and why is it so relevant to Ireland? Blood Pressure • 14 Nov 23
Why is an extreme gamma-ray source behaving so strangely? Researchers are assessing what's behind unusual behaviour in the Cassiopeia constellation involving the changing brightness of stars Space • 14 Nov 23
Why is an extreme gamma-ray source behaving so strangely? Researchers are assessing what's behind unusual behaviour in the Cassiopeia constellation involving the changing brightness of stars Space • 14 Nov 23
Can your body help you to learn science? Researchers have been using embodied cognition to teach science concepts in Irish schools Science • 13 Nov 23
Can your body help you to learn science? Researchers have been using embodied cognition to teach science concepts in Irish schools Science • 13 Nov 23
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
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
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
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
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
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 23
The science of earthquakes in Ireland Earthquakes happen in Ireland all the time, but we just don't feel them. Earthquake • 08 May 23
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
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
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
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
The science of teenagers Some remarkable biological and psychological changes occur during adolescence which explain how teenagers behave Health • 11 Nov 21
