Why you should check your DNA when thinking about eye surgery There is still a risk associated with corrective eye surgery and future advances in safety may lie in our genetic makeup Health • 20 Feb 20
The science of teenagers Some remarkable biological and psychological changes occur during adolescence which explain how teenagers behave Health • 17 Feb 20
The drugs which end up in our sewers, drains and rivers We are releasing pharmaceuticals into our waterways which affect how microorganisms, plants and animals interact with each other Environment • 10 Feb 20
Dealing with the fear factor around dementia Why do we delay seeking a diagnosis for changes in cognitive and thinking abilities in ourselves and others? Health • 05 Feb 20
Shedding climate-friendly light on energy services in Africa An Irish energy project is providing renewables-based power to a rural village in Botswana Energy • 03 Feb 20
'Are you a Fenian, Miss?: inside the sectarian classroom The structure of education in Northern Ireland reflects the deep sectarian divisions in the community Education • 28 Jan 20
How to use sport to improve prisoners' mental health Sport can be effectively used to improve the mental health of prisoners and benefit their families and the wider community Mental Health • 27 Jan 20
Why linking food choices with physical activity isn't a good idea Research shows that engaging in physical activity in response to food choices may do more harm than good Health • 24 Jan 20
The links between the 1920 Cork hunger strikes and China Terence MacSwiney and his colleagues made global news and had a huge impact on an idealistic young Chinese poet History • 23 Jan 20
Protect your local traditional musician Research shows that these musicians are quite likely to be experiencing severe stress through prolonged periods of performing Traditional Music • 22 Jan 20
