Are electric vehicles really better for the environment? Even while factoring in the impact from manufacturing, the environmental benefit of using electric vehicles outweighs their ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) counterparts over the long ... Electric Vehicle • 13 Apr
The challenge in striking the right balance with Covid apps When society begins to open up and the virus is less pervasive, a more nuanced approach towards contact tracing apps may be appropriate, but even ... technology • 12 Apr
The key to a good work-life balance: family-friendly policies The role played by such policies should then go beyond just determining the definitions of 'work' and 'workplace' and into promoting a more equal social ... work • 06 Apr
Rugby referees and the art of effective communication Teams pride themselves in having low penalty counts and refer to 'good discipline' but rarely considered in this context is the influence of the referee ... Rugby • 19 Apr
The science behind the spicy food you eat Designed to be a deterrent against ingestion by mammals, capsaicin is the prominent active chemical compound found in peppers. Food • 01 Apr
All you need to know about turf cutting While turf cutting may be part of our culture, the long-term benefits of protecting bogs outweighs the benefits of cheap fuel Bogs • 25 Mar
Is email ruining your life? Email has become the bane of many people's working and personal life so is there any way back? Work and Careers • 24 Mar
Who is the greatest snooker player of all time? Researchers have crunched 53 years of data from 47,710 matches to find out the answer. Snooker • 15 Apr
From Elvis to The Muppets, the story of "Danny Boy" Just how did "Danny Boy" became a song loved and hated in equal measures? st patricks day • 16 Mar
Why is there only one Irish cheese with protected status? The protected designation of origin scheme could be of huge commercial benefit to Irish cheese makers Food • 05 Mar
How much money will an electric car save you over 5 years? While the cost savings are clear and future-proofed, the public still need some convincing about going electric Electric Cars • 04 Mar
Why can't our politicians speak in plain English? The use of jargon and waffle often dresses up the fact that people don't really know what they are talking about Ireland • 15 Feb
Do psychological factors increase the risk of rugby injuries? Given the mental challenges imposed by the pandemic, it may be time to include the mind in the dialogue around rugby injuries Rugby • 09 Feb
What's the big problem with PowerPoint presentations? Building a talk around the type of slide show common in most PowerPoint presentations is a profoundly bad idea Work and Careers • 08 Feb
Why maintaining software is like updating War & Peace Those who maintain the software which runs our computer systems and apps face many unseen trials and tribulations technology • 03 Feb
Can your accent really affect your job prospects? A new bill aims to ensure employers do not discriminate against job applicants or employees because of their accent Work and Careers • 09 Apr
4 ways to fix the office and avoid 'business as usual' The current crisis is an ideal opportunity to reform the way work is performed in most offices Work and Careers • 21 Jan
How can we stop criminal gangs exploiting up to 1,000 Irish kids? The latest Greentown studies examine ways to reduce the 'wicked problems' of how Irish crime networks exploit children Ireland • 27 Jan
Building homes for employees: what we can learn from an old idea Providing additional benefits around housing and child-care are examples of how an employer could really make a difference Work and Careers • 19 Jan
What can leaders learn in uncertain times from Greek gods? Their day may be long gone, but the myths around the acient gods remind us to reflect and check ourselves Leadership • 06 Jan
Do the dead have property rights? Burial instructions may not necessarily be fulfilled given the law in some jurisdictions law • 08 Dec 20
Why 'Fairytale of New York' ends up in the spotlight every year The annual debate about authenticity and censorship is now as predictable as arguments at the family dinner table on Christmas Day Fairytale of New York • 07 Dec 20
What's the ideal body composition for a successful GAA player? Research shows some players accumulate up to 5kg of abdominal fat in the off-season and return to training with a weight handicap GAA • 14 Dec 20
The science of winning an All-Ireland final 100 years ago Are there lessons for John Kiely and Liam Cahill in how Limerick trainer Jim D'Alton prepared his All Ireland winners in 1919? Sport • 14 Dec 20
Is nostalgia good for your head? Nostalgia is a simple reminder that difficult times are far from permanent Nostalgia • 26 Nov 20
