Just why is it so hard to predict the future? We have the collective human skills today to understand the choices we have to make for the future we want Society • 16 Jul 19
The surprising ways spirituality informs how we think about work Religious ideas in the workplace did not simply go away with advances in science and technology but changed into something different Work & careers • 11 Jul 19
Why do we continually fall for fake stories and false claims? Our susceptibility comes down to a complex number of factors relating to psychology, politics, society and technology Media • 05 Jul 19
Could machines become self-aware? Humans make about 35,000 decisions every day so is it possible for AI to deal with a similar volume of high decision uncertainty? Artificial Intelligence • 04 Jul 19
How AI can now do more than just copy what humans do Welcome to a world where artificial intelligence is capable of learning from experience like we do Artificial Intelligence • 27 Jun 19
The role technology can play in the future of stroke recovery Stroke is the largest cause of adult disability in Ireland, but the use of robotics, VR, brain stimulation, and apps have great potential in helping ... Health • 12 Jun 19
Is TV cutting your life short? Materials in our TVs can pose a risk to the environment and health if not managed correctly technology • 15 Aug 19
'Where exactly does the human begin and the machine end?' Science fiction has long been brooding over the nature of humanity's relationship with technology Science Fiction • 31 May 19
Using your smartphone at the supermarket can add 41% to your bill Smartphone distraction has an effect on how the human brain works when we are shopping Retail • 27 May 19
Is Ireland's proposed Digital Safety Commissioner justified? The mooted office is modelled on a similar body in Australia, but there is little independent research about how well it is functioning technology • 02 May 19
The ethics of smart cities Using big data and AI to manage cities creates many ethical issues, but efforts to address these concerns can be just as contentious technology • 27 Apr 19
Who wants to listen to an algorithm? Results to date show that artificial intelligence still has a very long way to go to emulate the work of human musicians Music • 24 Jul 19
Why everyday wireless technology poses a health risk to children A huge body of research provides clear evidence of the significant threats to children's health from wifi routers and cellular masts technology • 24 Apr 19
So you want to be a social media influencer.... Changes in advertising strategies and the media market has led to growing commercial heft for many social media influencers Media • 16 Apr 19
How many Bitcoin miners does it take to change a lightbulb? The price of electricity compared to the value of a Bitcoin is surprisingly important to Bitcoin miners. Cryptocurrencies • 10 Apr 19
How can Facebook fix its live-streaming problem? Spend more money The social media company claim they can't stop the live-streaming of offensive content, but steps can be taken albeit at a financial cost Facebook • 02 Apr 19
The fight against fake medicine Counterfeit medicines with unspecified and illegal substances pose a huge challenge to global health safety Health • 28 Mar 19
How Netflix changed what we watch on our screens Netflix has revolutionised film and television viewing but its distribution model and system of recommendations bear closer scrutiny Culture • 01 Apr 20
Should we be worried about radiation from 5G networks? There have been increased health concerns about mobile phone usage and new 5G networks, but are they justified? Health • 13 Mar 19
The toxic world of online comments and social media posts New research shows the extent to which organised groups have turned online comments and social media into theatres of war Media • 08 Mar 19
Is there such a thing as good plastics? We need to realise that some plastics positively impact our lives by playing a vital role in the advancement of healthcare Plastics • 08 Mar 19
Boards of Canada: time is on their side How Boards of Canada create a sense of nostalgia and the passing of time in their music Music • 06 Mar 19
Taping back control: the rewind of cassette culture As the vinyl revival goes mainstream, the cassette has become an increasingly attractive format for artists, labels and fans Cassettes • 01 Mar 19
Just what is the Momo challenge? The viral game is part of a wider phenomenon which plays on the fears and apprehension of some children and many parents Social Media • 26 Feb 19
To infinity and beyond: what's behind the new space race? Backed by billionaires not governments, a new space race is afoot and this one will open up a whole new frontier Space • 21 Feb 19
