Science and Technology

An image shows newly discovered planet WISPIT 2b

University of Galway researchers help discover new planet

An international team of astronomers, co-led by researchers at University of Galway, has made the unexpected discovery of a new planet named WISPIT 2b.

Science • 26 Aug

Government approves final steps for Ireland to join CERN

The Government has approved the final steps for Ireland to become an associate member of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research.

Ireland • 15 Jul

Dublin student wins major science competition

A Dublin student has won the top prize at 'The Eurekas', a major annual awards programme that works to break down barriers to the study of physics.

Science • 10 Jul

AIB’s Chief Technology Officer Graham Fagan and Catherine Doyle, General Manager, Microsoft Ireland posing at the launch of an AI initiative

AIB announces AI rollout for bank staff

AIB and Microsoft Ireland have announced the rollout of a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the bank.

Business • 10 Jul

EPA identifies 115 risks to Ireland from climate change

Disruption and damage to Ireland's energy system and built environment from extreme wind events are among 115 risks the country faces due to climate change, according to the EPA.

Climate Change • 04 Jun

malcolm bell of envetec and kevin walsh of chemishield shaking hands on a bridge

Chemishield to create 50 new jobs as part of expansion

Chemical waste management company Chemishield has announced plans to create 50 new jobs over the next 18 months.

Business • 04 Jun

The two gases involved in Webb's observations of the planet are generated on Earth by living organisms

Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of alien life

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system.

Science and Technology • 17 Apr

There is still a 96.2% chance that the asteroid will miss the Moon, NASA said in a statement

Rising odds asteroid will hit Moon

A huge asteroid that was briefly feared to strike Earth now has a nearly 4% chance of smashing into the Moon, according to new data from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Science • 03 Apr

People at the Astronomy Ireland headquarters at Blanchardstown hoping to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipe (Pic: Rolling News)

Deepest solar eclipse in Ireland in ten years takes place

The deepest solar eclipse in Ireland in ten years has taken place this morning.

Connacht • 29 Mar

The Irish Astronomical Association said it will be the largest partial solar eclipse in Ireland for ten years

Connacht set to have best view of partial solar eclipse

Half of the Sun is expected to disappear during a partial solar eclipse tomorrow morning, according to the Irish Astronomical Association.

Science • 29 Mar

The GasAbate system was installed on Raymond Goggin's farm in Co Cork last autumn

The breakthrough tech reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Manure from the cows owned by dairy farmer Raymond Goggin produces about 1,000 tonnes of slurry every winter, and this year's supply contains more nutrients than ever before.

Environment • 11 Mar

Several videos on social media reportedly showed fiery debris streaking through the dusk sky over the Bahamas

SpaceX Starship explodes, debris falls over Caribbean

SpaceX's massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space yesterday minutes after lifting off from Texas, prompting the FAA to halt air traffic in parts of Florida, in the second straight failure this year for Elon Musk's Mars rocket programme.

World • 07 Mar

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