Why are viruses such challenging foes? Despite the huge advances made in the development of new medicines, our arsenal of effective anti-viral drugs remains limited Health • 22 Jan
Why otters are taking up residence in our towns and cities Otters are attracted to cities for their rivers, which are rich with such prey as fish, eels and water birds Nature • 21 Jan
Canon Sheehan, the Magdalene Laundries and Irish incarceration The cleric and author's omission of the horrors of a Magdalene laundry for its workers says much about Ireland's culture of incarceration History • 20 Jan
Ireland's complex relationship with shame After the report into the Mother and Baby Homes, we need to rethink shame and especially its relation to violence Society • 14 Jan
How the US Capitol riots put democracy under attack The storming of the US Capitol was an act of terrorism intended to put an end to the democratic process United States • 07 Jan
Why 2021 will be a pivotal year for climate action in Ireland We must think and act very differently around transport, home heating and farming to reduce emissions Climate Action • 06 Jan
What could we learn from a health impact assessment of Covid-19? It would allow us to assess the consequences of policies, projects and programmes on population health Policy • 05 Jan
Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2021 All you need to know about the electric cars coming to a showroom near you Electric Cars • 17 Dec 20
How our generosity for charities exposes the failure of state Is it not an indictment of Ireland in 2020 that we still need to raise money to help out good causes and charities? Charity • 15 Dec 20
Can universities reduce harms associated with students' drug use? Drug use by students is under-researched, and doesn't consider the unique context in which students live, work and study Drugs • 14 Dec 20