Technology and science awarded £932m last yearThe State invested £932 million in science and technology during 1999, according to a Forfas report, with £154Mon Jun 19 2000 - 01:00
New radiocarbon research changes views on Irish elkThe giant Irish elk, Megaloceros giganteus, cut an impressive and imposing figure with its massive antlers; at up to four metres…Mon Jun 19 2000 - 01:00
3,287 die daily in Europe as `fun' of smoking is targetedAn estimated 3,287 people will die today across Europe because of smokingWed May 31 2000 - 01:00
Medical experts still seek cause of heroin deathsMedical specialists in Ireland, the US and Britain have yet to discover what caused the deaths of at least 20 heroin-users in…Wed May 31 2000 - 01:00
£2.3m grants boost medical research projectsHow clean is the water you rinse your mouth with during a trip to the dentist? And what about that dental chair: does it harbour…Mon May 29 2000 - 01:00
Cartoon `goodies' dish out violenceThe animated films we take our kiddies to on a Saturday afternoon are awash with violence and many deliver the message that if…Wed May 24 2000 - 01:00
Coffee drinking cuts risk of Parkinson's Disease studyCoffee drinking has been shown to lower the risk of developing Parkinson's Disease, a neurological disorder which causes tremors…Wed May 24 2000 - 01:00
Radiation cancer risks passed on, new study suggestsParental exposure to radiation can cause genetic mutations in the next generation, changes that could lead to diseases such as…Thu May 18 2000 - 01:00
Colds research not to be sneezed atThe Holy Grail of viral research has been achieved with the development of a cure for the common cold. Maybe.Wed May 17 2000 - 01:00
Diet balance missed in EU yet most think they eat wellA majority of consumers believe they eat a healthy diet but most fail to meet daily recommendations for fats and other nutrients…Tue May 16 2000 - 01:00
Airships return in research roleAirships are set to make a return to our skies, but not for transportMon May 15 2000 - 01:00
Damage to brain may concentrate mind on lie detectionPeople who lose their ability to understand words because of brain damage apparently compensate for the loss by becoming significantly…Thu May 11 2000 - 01:00
Jews and Arabs share so muchJews, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese have much more in common than might be expected given the politics that so divides the…Tue May 09 2000 - 01:00
Down's syndrome genetic blueprint foundScientists have unravelled the part of the human genetic blueprint that causes Down's syndrome, one of the most common forms …Tue May 09 2000 - 01:00
Beetles find randy path to beehivesNewly hatched blister beetle larvae from the Mojave desert in the US use an intriguing method to invade and destroy bee colonies…Mon May 08 2000 - 01:00
HEA shortlists 10 research programmes for £65m fundingThe Higher Education Authority has shortlisted 10 third-level research programmes in its next funding round, which will be worth…Sat May 06 2000 - 01:00
£2m extra for medical research equipmentThe Government has approved an additional £2 million for the purchase of advanced medical research equipment under a programme…Fri May 05 2000 - 01:00
Line-up of planets with sun set to make Earth moveThe world isn't going to end today, The Irish Times can confirm, despite an infrequent planetary alignment involving five planets…Fri May 05 2000 - 01:00
We left the trees and headed for the beachJust like ourselves in these glorious May days, our ancient ancestors had one primal urge when the clouds partedThu May 04 2000 - 01:00
Secret behind a fit and well body explainedAll the cells in our bodies are preprogrammed to destroy themselves in a carefully regulated process that helps keep us fit and…Wed May 03 2000 - 01:00
Study finds big variation in hospital X-ray radiation levelsEnormous variation between hospitals in the radiation levels used for identical X-ray procedures have been found in a new study…Sat Apr 15 2000 - 01:00
Light from farthest quasar makes 12bn year journeyIt's not quite on the edge of the universe but it does rank as the most distant object yet discovered by astronomers.Sat Apr 15 2000 - 01:00
Iceberg close to record sizeThe break-up of the Antarctic's ancient ice sheets is continuingMon Mar 27 2000 - 01:00
Science bus brings mobile laboratory to schoolsThe Irish Centre for Talented Youth at Dublin City University and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals of Cork this morning launch the £500…Mon Mar 27 2000 - 01:00
Scientists examine link between genes and drugsOur genetic make-up dictates eye and hair colour, how quickly we age and what diseases we might acquireFri Mar 24 2000 - 00:00
Connacht leads the rest in keeping older Irish genes goingIreland is one of the last great repository for a group of genes that were common across Europe and which date back to pre-Neolithic…Thu Mar 23 2000 - 00:00
Pregnant smokers can seriously harm babies' lungs - studySmoking during pregnancy can stunt the normal development of a foetus's lungs, causing long-term, permanent damage measurable…Thu Mar 23 2000 - 00:00
Long-term use of non-prescription drugs could cause death, study findsCare is needed when using any type of drug, even non-prescription products, according to a consultant who urged patients not …Wed Mar 15 2000 - 00:00
Pig-cloning could end chronic organ shortageThe prospect of organ transplants from pigs to humans is said to have moved a step closer with a new success in animal cloning…Wed Mar 15 2000 - 00:00
£560m technology fund group set upThe Tanaiste has launched a research foundation to oversee the spending of the £560 million Technology Foresight Fund established…Thu Mar 09 2000 - 00:00
Award-winning scientists get their message acrossA description of a surprising new method of making drugs has won first place in the annual Merville Lay Seminars at University…Wed Mar 08 2000 - 00:00
Nuclear reprocessing raises radioactive gas levels over IrelandLevels of a radioactive gas continue to rise over Ireland because of discharges from nuclear reprocessing facilities in Britain…Tue Mar 07 2000 - 00:00
Ducks give larger eggs when playing with preferred drakesIf you are an attractive duck, you have something to quack aboutMon Mar 06 2000 - 00:00
State to invest £50m in European lab linked to MITThe Government is preparing to invest more than £50 million in a computer research laboratory being promoted by a US university…Mon Mar 06 2000 - 00:00
Researcher's brainwave benefits stroke patients, absentmindedA Dublin researcher has brought about "startling improvements" in stroke patients by encouraging the brain to create new circuits…Thu Mar 02 2000 - 00:00
Volcanic ash could feature on a car near you todayIt could be appearing on screens all over Ireland this morning, but don't expect to be entertainedThu Mar 02 2000 - 00:00
Diabetes in mice reversed with single injection of cultured cellsIn a remarkable piece of research, scientists have managed to reverse diabetes in mice using a single injection of cultured cells…Wed Mar 01 2000 - 00:00
Warning against the increasing growth of sprawling citiesUrban sprawl worldwide is gobbling up rich agricultural lands and reducing productivity, with some of the "mega-cities" even …Wed Feb 23 2000 - 00:00
Fly me to the moon - some time this century, space tours could be possibleIf extreme sports such as parachuting off high bridges and skiing off mountain peaks are not enough to keep the heart racing, …Wed Feb 23 2000 - 00:00
Civilians cannot be protected from germ warfare - US colonelCivilians could not be protected from biological warfare, a US military specialist has saidWed Feb 23 2000 - 00:00
Research shows nicotine can reduce effects of Alzheimer'sNicotine is a health nightmare in terms of tobacco addiction but could become an important new drug in controlling the debilitating…Tue Feb 22 2000 - 00:00
Powering your car with the help of `green goo'The green goo which thrives in stagnant ponds might one day keep your car running in an energy-starved futureTue Feb 22 2000 - 00:00
Expert says healthier diet can dramatically cut cancer ratesCancer rates would fall dramatically if people ate a healthier diet and made better lifestyle choices, according to a researcher…Tue Feb 22 2000 - 00:00
Bees used in search for hidden landminesForaging honeybees, handheld electronic "sniffers" and devices that can rival the nose of a trained bloodhound are all being …Tue Feb 22 2000 - 00:00
US meeting acknowledges tribal healersThe interests of tribal healers and university researchers meet when it comes to natural medicinesMon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Sound that was music to ears of cavemenA hush fell over the press centre as notes from a flute designed by a Neanderthal more than 50,000 years ago drifted across the…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Solar activity is sending `space weather' our wayA major storm just passed through, but you might not have noticed because it happened out in spaceMon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Painstaking research reveals that women are not so toughWomen are not so tough after all, at least when it comes to pain. Research has shown that men cope better with it than women.Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
For modern mathematicians, it's A Bug's LifeNew forms of mathematics are helping to create remarkable new images on our cinema screensSat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
Research shows a little bit of chocolate may do heart goodA little bit of what you fancy is good for you - especially if it is chocolate, according to new research.Sat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
