Why we need a technological dialogue around climate change How people will use new and existing technologies must be considered to avoid unintended negative consequences Transport • 01 Oct 20
Why we need a technological dialogue around climate change How people will use new and existing technologies must be considered to avoid unintended negative consequences Transport • 01 Oct 20
The man who invented the mobile phone 'People say that was a historical moment, but the only thing that I thought about was 'is this thing going to work'?' History • 19 Aug 20
The man who invented the mobile phone 'People say that was a historical moment, but the only thing that I thought about was 'is this thing going to work'?' History • 19 Aug 20
Why do so many older adults share and believe fake news? Research shows that a lack of digital literacy could be a major factor in the sharing of fake news by older adults Fake News • 17 Aug 20
Why do so many older adults share and believe fake news? Research shows that a lack of digital literacy could be a major factor in the sharing of fake news by older adults Fake News • 17 Aug 20
Is GPT-3 the big leap forward for AI? Tech minds are being blown by a new machine-learning system which will have a big impact technology • 12 Aug 20
Is GPT-3 the big leap forward for AI? Tech minds are being blown by a new machine-learning system which will have a big impact technology • 12 Aug 20
5 reasons why self-driving cars are still not on our roads Despite what Elon Musk might think, there are still obstacles ahead for fully autonomous cars Brainstorm • 10 Aug 20
5 reasons why self-driving cars are still not on our roads Despite what Elon Musk might think, there are still obstacles ahead for fully autonomous cars Brainstorm • 10 Aug 20
Why have over a million Irish people downloaded the Covid-19 app? Social and community bonds in Ireland remain strong and people see the app as an individual and collective response to the pandemic Covid Tracker App • 20 Jul 20
Why have over a million Irish people downloaded the Covid-19 app? Social and community bonds in Ireland remain strong and people see the app as an individual and collective response to the pandemic Covid Tracker App • 20 Jul 20
How technology is improving cancer surgery The rapid development of new technology is helping with critical decisions in colorectal cancer surgery Health • 15 Jul 20
How technology is improving cancer surgery The rapid development of new technology is helping with critical decisions in colorectal cancer surgery Health • 15 Jul 20
How green does Ireland look from space? Images taken by satellites can inform us about plant growth and how this varies with climate events Climate Change • 23 Jun 20
How green does Ireland look from space? Images taken by satellites can inform us about plant growth and how this varies with climate events Climate Change • 23 Jun 20
How technology can help reduce risky behaviour around the virus A new online tool allows you to estimate and evaluate your risk of getting and spreading Covid-19 Coronavirus • 29 May 20
How technology can help reduce risky behaviour around the virus A new online tool allows you to estimate and evaluate your risk of getting and spreading Covid-19 Coronavirus • 29 May 20
Why learning to play music needs more than screentime The move to online learning has highlighted the deeply social nature of how we learn to play music Music • 15 May 20
Why learning to play music needs more than screentime The move to online learning has highlighted the deeply social nature of how we learn to play music Music • 15 May 20
It's not all Zoom and gloom: how to improve video calls Here are some ways to make your next video call less boring and tiring for all involved Video calls • 18 Jan 21
It's not all Zoom and gloom: how to improve video calls Here are some ways to make your next video call less boring and tiring for all involved Video calls • 18 Jan 21
Can technology find an effective cure for dementia? It may help identify those at risk of developing dementia, allow earlier disease management and improve quality of life Dementia • 05 May 20
Can technology find an effective cure for dementia? It may help identify those at risk of developing dementia, allow earlier disease management and improve quality of life Dementia • 05 May 20
Coronavirus, inequality and the digital divide The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the digital divide which is rampant in today's world Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
Coronavirus, inequality and the digital divide The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the digital divide which is rampant in today's world Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
How contact tracing apps work in the fight against the pandemic Technology can make contact tracing more effective, but there are privacy concerns around such massive surveillance and monitoring technology • 28 Apr 20
How contact tracing apps work in the fight against the pandemic Technology can make contact tracing more effective, but there are privacy concerns around such massive surveillance and monitoring technology • 28 Apr 20
What would have happened if the coronavirus had struck in 1999? It could have been so much worse for you, your family and the world had this pandemic occurred 20 years ago Coronavirus • 28 Apr 20
What would have happened if the coronavirus had struck in 1999? It could have been so much worse for you, your family and the world had this pandemic occurred 20 years ago Coronavirus • 28 Apr 20
Meet the coronavirus drones and robots From hospitals to shops and policing, the use of drones and robots to carry out critical services can save lives during an epidemic Coronavirus • 17 Apr 20
Meet the coronavirus drones and robots From hospitals to shops and policing, the use of drones and robots to carry out critical services can save lives during an epidemic Coronavirus • 17 Apr 20
Are your online credit card transactions really safe? Advances in quantum computing will mean secure transaction sites will have to up their game to stay clear of quantum hackers. Mathematics • 25 Jun 21
Are your online credit card transactions really safe? Advances in quantum computing will mean secure transaction sites will have to up their game to stay clear of quantum hackers. Mathematics • 25 Jun 21
The risks of working from home during the coronavirus The mass move towards remote working during the Covid-19 crisis has increased cybersecurity threats and risks technology • 17 Apr 20
The risks of working from home during the coronavirus The mass move towards remote working during the Covid-19 crisis has increased cybersecurity threats and risks technology • 17 Apr 20
Here's why your internet speeds might have slowed down lately It's all due to a perfect storm of coronavirus, working from home, increased data demand and, yes, The Last Dance technology • 25 May 20
Here's why your internet speeds might have slowed down lately It's all due to a perfect storm of coronavirus, working from home, increased data demand and, yes, The Last Dance technology • 25 May 20
How video games can beat social isolation during the lockdown Video games offer a quick, convenient and easy way to be social, competitive and to challenge our brains Mental Health • 08 Apr 20
How video games can beat social isolation during the lockdown Video games offer a quick, convenient and easy way to be social, competitive and to challenge our brains Mental Health • 08 Apr 20
How TikTok became the world's favourite new social media app Thanks to a craving for distraction and novelty during the lockdown, TikTok videos are now popping up on all of our timelines TikTok • 06 Apr 20
How TikTok became the world's favourite new social media app Thanks to a craving for distraction and novelty during the lockdown, TikTok videos are now popping up on all of our timelines TikTok • 06 Apr 20
What COVID-19 tells us about technology and human behaviour We are witnessing some smart thinking during the current crisis when it comes to technology, but will such flexibility continue afterwards? technology • 26 Mar 20
What COVID-19 tells us about technology and human behaviour We are witnessing some smart thinking during the current crisis when it comes to technology, but will such flexibility continue afterwards? technology • 26 Mar 20
Alexa, play Daniel O'Donnell: the rise of the all-hearing Alexa Our use of products like Alexa and Siri has created problems around privacy, security and other issues technology • 20 Mar 20
Alexa, play Daniel O'Donnell: the rise of the all-hearing Alexa Our use of products like Alexa and Siri has created problems around privacy, security and other issues technology • 20 Mar 20
We're all Big Brother now From dashcams to running apps, surveillance has been inadvertently privatised by the collective actions of individuals technology • 14 Feb 20
We're all Big Brother now From dashcams to running apps, surveillance has been inadvertently privatised by the collective actions of individuals technology • 14 Feb 20
How to use LinkedIn more effectively Building up professional networks is a long-term endeavour that does not necessarily deliver immediate returns Brainstorm • 23 Mar 20
How to use LinkedIn more effectively Building up professional networks is a long-term endeavour that does not necessarily deliver immediate returns Brainstorm • 23 Mar 20
