RTÉ Brainstorm

Where have all the Patricks gone? The rise and fall of a name

The Patricks of Ireland have left a formidable mark, but new parents appear to have moved away from using that name

The public profile of sports events makes them a valuable forum for pursuing and drawing attention to social justice issues and other matters

A new report has found that Ireland is one of the least nature connected nations in the world, but there are many simple ways to change this

A sudden stratospheric warming is when rapid warming occurs in the stratosphere, which can have a massive impact on our weather

Detecting and destroying drones is not about political will or procurement, but physics, law and institutional design

Besides the highs and lows of the subject's personal journey, good sports memoirs can also highlight issues away from the pitch, track or court

For our ancestors, Ash Wednesday marked the start of 40 days of fasting, penitence and denial

The day before Lent began may have involved feasting and food, but it certainly wasn't a good day for single people

How a Galway goldsmith with a colourful past created an Irish design icon of love, jewellery and folklore

Buckley's prep for the Trinity Ball, his first ever European show, involved drinking tea, eating Mikado biscuits and watching The Late Late Show