The sound of scienceThe Science Gallery in Trinity College will be welcoming its millionth visitor next year, and has an ambitious schedule lined…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Why are we such social creatures?THAT’S THE WHY: “No man is an island” is a pretty apt expression, because we humans tend to be social creatures.Tue Nov 22 2011 - 00:00
Health GemIf you do one thing this week... Do something selfless for another personTue Nov 22 2011 - 00:00
Massages help stressed fishIF YOU are stressed, a quick massage can help you chill outThu Nov 17 2011 - 00:00
Researcher of the year 2011SMALL PRINT: HERE’S A neat move: take the cheap material graphite (the lead in a pencil), put it into a soapy solution and turn…Thu Nov 17 2011 - 00:00
Why can we get a stitch during exercise?THAT’S THE WHY: Have you ever been running around or swimming and suddenly felt a horrible pain in your side that can range …Tue Nov 15 2011 - 00:00
Boyle Medal winner for RDS talkSMALL PRINT: TACKLING SCIENTIFIC questions today can often mean working on exciting projects with researchers around the world…Thu Nov 10 2011 - 00:00
Why can't humans regenerate body parts?THAT’S THE WHY: Some animal species have a neat trick up their sleeves, so to speakTue Nov 08 2011 - 00:00
Bats: not big on trafficSMALL PRINT: IT APPEARS that bats don’t much like major roadsThu Nov 03 2011 - 00:00
Back in the USSR for crew on simulated Mars missionTOMORROW WILL be a red letter day for the crew of Mars500Thu Nov 03 2011 - 00:00
Why can stress and fear block pain?THAT’S THE WHY: Have you ever wondered why, in high-stress situations, sometimes people can just keep going through the pain…Tue Nov 01 2011 - 00:00
Putting a spark into food preservationSAFEBAG: WE’VE ALL BEEN there: bought some perfectly good-looking fresh fruit or vegetables only to find that within a couple…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Medtech area in rude healthSuccessful start-ups are as much about getting hold of smart people and listening to them as they are about financeFri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Countdown to 2012's medical top 10MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY: The Cleveland Clinic has just brought out its annual list of technologies that are predicted to make big…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Things that go bump in the night, or things that go bump in your brain?SMALL PRINT: WE ARE HEADED for the spookiest night of the year: Halloween. But what does science make of the paranormal?Thu Oct 27 2011 - 01:00
Why do nails grow at a different rate?THAT’S THE WHY: It’s not a question that keeps most people awake at night, but perhaps it may have struck you during the more…Tue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
Health gemIF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK... keep a lid on sweets before HalloweenTue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
A deadly reason to vaccinateNEWS FOCUS: The measles epidemic is being driven by a failure to vaccinateTue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
The robosurgeon will see you nowSMALL PRINT: A smart scalpel that knows when to stop cutting so that it spares healthy tissue? Zapping wounds with mini “lightning…Tue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
Dinosaur speed demon not for turningSMALL PRINT: A SPEEDY, seven-metre-long, meat-eating dinosaur that stalked South America in its heydey appears to have had an…Thu Oct 20 2011 - 01:00
Study of adolescents aged 11-13 finds 15% show signs of mental disorderA STUDY of adolescent children has found that about 15 per cent show signs of having a current mental disorder and that up to…Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
Why lithium can help stabilise moodTHAT’S THE WHY: The history of medicine is replete with drugs that came into use because they can bring about the desired effect…Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
Putting existing ideas to best useThe Conference Centre is hosting a display of technologies adapted to potent new usesFri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
In space no one can hear you giggle - and other stuff astronauts knowSMALL PRINT: WHAT’S IT really like to be an astronaut? Think giggling during take-off, manoeuvring some tricky parking and having…Fri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
Blind faithTHERE’S A VIDEO on YouTube that shows a teenager stumbling through a dimly lit mazeThu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
A walk on the numerical sideSMALL PRINT: Lace up your sturdy shoes: the annual Hamilton Walk takes place later this monthThu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
Yawning gap between beetle and tortoiseSMALL PRINT: It has been a busy few days in science-land, with Nobel Prize announcements honouring discoveries about our immune…Thu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
HIV pioneer warns of new vaccine's limitationsA VACCINE that targets HIV infection is being developed in the US and will likely start human trials in coming years – but we…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Why do we find smells pleasant or disgusting?THAT’S THE WHY: Given the choice, most of us would rather smell the delicate aroma of rose than inhale the pong of old runners…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... don’t overlook white fruit and vegetablesTue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Study links brain injury to pituitary dysfunctionBRAIN TRAUMA from a head injury or stroke can be linked with pituitary problems in some patients, according to research at Beaumont…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Why is HPV linked with cervical cancer?THAT’S THE WHY: When you think of illnesses caused by viruses, conditions such as colds, flu, hepatitis and Aids might spring…Tue Sept 27 2011 - 01:00
Resistance rises to antibiotics in E.coli infectionsA STUDY AT Tallaght Hospital, which included more than 42,000 samples, found that antimicrobial resistance in ETue Sept 27 2011 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... avoid obesity forthe sake of your sex lifeTue Sept 27 2011 - 01:00
DCU to expand online teaching programmesDUBLIN CITY University has announced a “major commitment” to online education.Fri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
Why is your healthy body temperature about 37 degrees?THAT’S THE WHY: We humans are particularly toasty creatures, maintaining a normal body temperature of about 37 degrees, give…Tue Sept 13 2011 - 01:00
Bacteria reveal our eating habitsSMALL PRINT: ARE YOU a committed carnivore? Or do you tend to load your plate with plant carbs?Thu Sept 08 2011 - 01:00
Irish research highlighted at biomaterials conferenceWOUND DRESSINGS that can deliver healing genes and tiny scaffolds that can guide growing nerve cells are among Irish research…Tue Sept 06 2011 - 01:00
Clinical trials 'key to cancer results'IRELAND NEEDS to keep building cancer clinical trials to offer patients the state of the art in cancer care.Tue Sept 06 2011 - 01:00
