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
Dishwasher wars: is there a right way to stack your dishwasher? All you need to know about the biggest source of bickering and rows in the kitchen Food • 22 May
Is it time to phase all SUVs off Irish roads, even electric ones? Sales of SUVs could be wiping out any benefits that we're getting from the increased sales of electric cars Electric Cars • 10 May
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
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
How old are you really? The importance of biological age Your chronological age is the number of candles on your birthday cake, but your biological age is the age your cells and organs have Brainstorm • 12 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
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
Housing: 'right houses in the right location at the right price' Despite overall output increasing by 43%, the number of houses available to buy every year has largely stayed the same Housing • 21 Feb 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
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
'There is no 3 second rule': your guide to picnic food safety How to ensure no-one ends up sick after your picnic at the beach this week Food • 20 Jul 21
Ever wondered why one crisp is never enough? What makes Tayto, King, Keogh's and Kettle crisps so tasty and moreish - and are they good for you? Crisps • 28 May 21
