How algorithms have changed who controls workers in gig economy New research shows how hidden algorithms and multiple stakeholders have become a new form of worker control in the gig economy Work and careers • 18 hrs
What measures could Michael McGrath take in Budget 2024? The Government's actions indicate they want to reduce inflation and they can do this by what they put in and leave out of Budget 2024 Budget 2024 • 20 Sep
Why is there a lack of attention paid to farm crime in Ireland? Farm crime is on the rise globally and Ireland must examine the social realities of crime in farming environments Farming • 19 Sep
How to avoid saying 'yes' to every commitment and request We tend to overestimate how much time we will have in the future and overcommit, so how can we avoid this time trap? Psychology • 15 Sep
To whom it concerns: a short history of The Late Late Show Patrick Kielty will be a custodian of a unique cultural phenomenon that has provided a valuable insight into Irish society since 1962 the late late show • 15 Sep
What does recovery really mean in mental health today? Recovery means seeing the entire person and not just viewing them as someone who had an illness Mental Health • 13 Sep
How much is inflation taking from your salary? Inflation can eat away at our salaries until we're earning double what we used to, but only able to buy half as much Cost of Living • 11 Sep
How to ease the effects of heat Even two consecutive days of temperatures going over 25 °C can impact on your health and wellbeing Summer • 07 Sep
7 tips for those starting college or university this month Here are seven ways to back yourself if you want to thrive in third level education Education • 07 Sep
Are concerts and festivals good for the Irish economy? It's good news if the event takes place in your town, but the benefits of the bounce are short-term at best Live Music • 04 Sep
Can personal experiences inform how we deal with energy poverty? Personal experiences of vulnerable households can guide strategies for ensuring energy needs are met Energy • 31 Aug
Accommodation price hikes for gigs - fair or robbery? There's a logic behind price hikes when big artists come to town, but it should be treated with a degree of scepticism Economics • 30 Aug
How hurling frees are more likely to go to team that's behind A study has found hurling teams are more likely to be awarded frees if they are behind on the scoreboard GAA • 29 Aug
Who attends fee-paying secondary schools? The decision by parents to send their children to fee-paying schools is influenced by location, parental education and occupation Education • 23 Aug
Why are petrol and diesel prices going up? The impact of excise on fuel prices will have to be considered by Government ahead of another winter of high heating and electricity bills Fuel Prices • 22 Aug
What do autistic teachers have to say about Irish schools? A new study has looked at the experience of autistic teachers who work in the Irish education system Education • 16 Aug
What we've learned about silent masculinity in Ireland The archetype of the silent man unable to vocalise his internal world is something we have not yet been able to escape Masculinity • 10 Aug
Cúirt TV: is it time for Irish court cases to be televised? It would be compelling and legally instructive for the public to access TV coverage of many important court cases law • 09 Aug
How some pterosaurs became giants thanks to parental care New research has found that some pterosaurs became bigger than others thanks to high-input parental care Nature • 01 Aug
What does it really mean to be asexual? Asexuality is commonly defined as an absence of sexual attraction towards other people, but it's not quite as simple as that Society • 27 Jul
How the 'hungry gap' caused distress in 19th century Ireland A gap in the availability of fresh vegetables and fruits showed the vulnerabilities of a food system which favoured the rich over the poor Food • 25 Jul
Is the Government climate-friendly when buying goods & services? There's a wide range of opinions for and against introducing mandatory climate-friendly procurement policies for public authorities Climate Change • 21 Jul
How did the marriage bar affect Irish women? The impact of Ireland's marriage bar on the affected women's professional lives and careers is still felt to this day Marriage Bar • 18 Jul
Is there a moral justification for the use of cluster bombs? 'This is possibly the first time that cluster bombs will be used by a State inside their own territory, which changes everything' Military • 12 Jul
Here are 6 Irish native plants you may never see again New research has found the Nettle-leaved Bellflower and five other native plants are at risk of extinction due to climate change Nature • 12 Jul
