Rare Beluga whale, mainly an Arctic species, found off Irish coastSurvey gives first insights into illusive species in deep waters of Irish Atlantic MarginFri Nov 23 2018 - 06:00
‘Concerning lack of progress’ on sustainable development in IrelandReport from Coalition 2030 highlights major problems with housing and climate actionWed Nov 21 2018 - 21:07
Carbon emissions reductions could be ‘95 per cent off target’, says MinisterMinister for Climate Action Richard Bruton says Ireland might achieve 1 per cent reduction by 2020Wed Nov 21 2018 - 20:53
Ireland’s commitments on climate change fall far short of what’s needed, committee toldIreland has potential to adopt ‘nature-based solutions’ such as the use of peatlands to capture carbon dioxide, climate expert saysWed Nov 21 2018 - 20:05
Untested water wells put 1m people at risk of E.Coli - EPAReport finds many supplies to creches and hotels are not on local authorities’ registerWed Nov 21 2018 - 01:00
Centre pinpoints genetic complications at the heart of teen’s epileptic seizuresTeenager has been through brain surgery, a neuro-stimulation operation and steroid treatment. Now his seizures are under controlWed Nov 21 2018 - 00:10
Epilepsy and MND: New research centre aims to transform livesJoint scientific approach to focus on genetic links, therapeutic needs and clinical careWed Nov 21 2018 - 00:01
Massive hike in carbon tax needed if Ireland to meet targets – ESRILatest figures suggest per capita emissions in Ireland are close to five tonnes of CO2 a year – which translates to each citizen paying €100 a year based on the current carbon tax rateTue Nov 20 2018 - 17:21
Blood, guts and Dumbledore make impressive science for primary school childrenSchools Science Day marked at O’Connell’s in Dublin with visit from 300 junior studentsFri Nov 16 2018 - 14:57
Irish scientist wins ‘standing up for science’ prize for coral reef researchProf Terry Hughes is jointly awarded John Maddox Prize for bringing public attention to coral bleaching through Australian researchFri Nov 16 2018 - 12:05
Portion sizes a key to Ireland’s obesity problemAs portion sizes increase, especially for snack foods, Kevin O’Sullivan looks at ways to beat the bulgeFri Nov 16 2018 - 06:00
State infrastructure must pass tougher climate change rulesConsumers, industry and business to face higher taxes on fossil fuels – Robert WattThu Nov 15 2018 - 01:00
Irish carbon emissions pricing plan a ‘major departure’Eamon Ryan says change not radical enough and past schemes should be climate-proofedWed Nov 14 2018 - 21:24
Politicians ‘speed dating’ with the public for better IrelandYoung people, environmental organisations, and others address TDs and SenatorsWed Nov 14 2018 - 18:18
TCD professor named Science Foundation Researcher of the YearProf John Boland among leading Irish scientists to feature in SFI annual awardsWed Nov 14 2018 - 11:08
Government support key to technological progress, broadband bidder saysTrustworthy information on big data increasingly hard to find, science summit hearsMon Nov 12 2018 - 21:48
Energy needs will not be met by natural gas, report warnsStop Climate Chaos says natural gas supply makes electricity and heat supply insecureMon Nov 12 2018 - 21:18
‘Women-only’ posts not the answer to gender imbalance – TCD academicProf Linda Doyle says action needed to ensure more women fill senior academic postsMon Nov 12 2018 - 20:14
All you need to know about the where and when of Science WeekExperts at the ready to answer your questions on social media initiative #StopAndAskMon Nov 12 2018 - 15:44
Bill would help workers hit by move from fossil to green economyGreen Party legislation would help 500 Bord na Móna workers set to lose jobs in midlandsSat Nov 10 2018 - 13:29
Ernest Moniz cautiously optimistic about global response to climate changeEx-US secretary of energy believes Paris accord was key first step but not enough to address global warmingSat Nov 10 2018 - 03:25
Adam Kelly (16) wins SciFest 2018 for quantum computing solutionWill represent Ireland at 2019 international Science and Engineering Fair in ArizonaFri Nov 09 2018 - 22:03
Escalating carbon tax increases on the way, says Richard BrutonMinister for Environment’s plan will need co-operation of Government and OireachtasWed Nov 07 2018 - 18:59
Threat of climate change requires ‘revolution in how we live’, says BrutonNew Minister for Climate Action wants to make Ireland a leader in its responseWed Nov 07 2018 - 14:17
Financial sector has ‘make or break role’ in averting catastrophic climate changeDublin conference focuses on innovation needed in the global financial system to accelerate climate actionWed Nov 07 2018 - 04:11
Irish scientists pinpoint what makes thoroughbred racehorses go fasterResearchers from TCD and UCD discover the inner workings of a known ‘speed gene’Tue Nov 06 2018 - 17:24
Conference told ocean waves a major resource of untapped renewable energy‘Second Shannon scheme’ could be an offshore wave-power station off the Clare coast with a future extension off Kerry’Mon Nov 05 2018 - 23:57
Robinson says communities who have depended on bogs need to be protectedFormer president urges every citizen to make the climate issue personal; to recycle, to reuse and to look at their consumptionMon Nov 05 2018 - 20:19
Group urging firms to disclose greenhouse emissions to launch in Dublin‘100% Club’ will launch on fringes of European Climate Innovation SummitMon Nov 05 2018 - 05:30
Team from DIT wins ESB Inter Colleges Challenge for 2018Four students propose renewable energy solution for the agricultural sectorFri Nov 02 2018 - 18:58
Q&A: How are advances in DNA enabling breakthroughs in missing persons cases?Techniques now routinely available are more precise, easier to deploy, quicker in getting results, and less expensiveFri Nov 02 2018 - 16:46
Bean crop will be under ‘severe climate stress’ by 2050 - scientistsClimate change will reduce growth and nutritional value of key staple cropThu Nov 01 2018 - 17:52
Why is the cold sore virus life-threatening for some people?Baby died in hospital after contracting common cold sore virus days after her birthThu Nov 01 2018 - 13:46
Climate change: Ireland failing on ‘human rights obligations’, says UNGovernment must take more effective measures, according to UN human rights expertWed Oct 31 2018 - 12:08
Republic will pay price of crossborder pollution post Brexit, groups warnLack of effective environmental regulation in the North may impact on the SouthFri Oct 26 2018 - 19:02
Fears of unsafe foods being imported after Brexit raisedSafefood expresses concerns of lower standards being imposed on imports into UKThu Oct 25 2018 - 20:37
European Parliament votes to ban single-use plasticsUnder proposed directive, items such as straws, swabs, plates and cutlery would be banned by 2021Thu Oct 25 2018 - 20:25
Growth of rural economy will help ease Asian extreme poverty, says expertIreland could lead the way to joint approach to agriculture, climate, nutrition and health policies, says Tom ArnoldThu Oct 25 2018 - 16:10
Why peat is most damaging fuel in terms of global warming, even worse than coalPeat was responsible for 3.4 million tonnes of emissions in Ireland during 2016Thu Oct 25 2018 - 07:51
People who consumed high level of organic food less likely to get cancer, study findsStudy authors say other healthy lifestyle factors could also be at playWed Oct 24 2018 - 13:26
Nine different plastics found in human stools, research showsSenator urges more research into human health impact of microplastics, as researchers estimate more than half of world population may be affectedTue Oct 23 2018 - 18:15
Raw sewage being discharged by 38 towns and villages – reportIreland is not investing quickly enough in infrastructure to treat waste water, says Environmental Protection AgencyTue Oct 23 2018 - 00:01
Bacteria in mouth could help to detect colorectal cancerAilment still a significant killer despite advances in screening and treatmentMon Oct 22 2018 - 01:00
‘IFSC of the bioeconomy’ announced for Co Tipperary€22m BEACON research centre will be based at former mine in LisheenFri Oct 19 2018 - 16:40
Exams encourage idea maths is hard and boring, says top mathematicianResults-oriented teaching adds to perception problem, says Martin HairerFri Oct 19 2018 - 01:16
Irish mathematicians receive Maths Week Ireland AwardO’Farrell and Ó Cairbre of Maynooth University honoured for raising public awarenessThu Oct 18 2018 - 01:00
Omega 3 fatty acids in seafood linked to healthy ageingWhile lifespans are increasing in most countries, healthy lifespans are notWed Oct 17 2018 - 23:30
‘Smart farmers’ reduced carbon emissions by 9%, EPA saysParticipants to share experience gained in project which aims to cut impact of farming on environmentTue Oct 16 2018 - 20:58
Climate change protest: ‘We are scared. We are angry’Over 300 people gather at Leinster House to urge State action to prevent global warmingTue Oct 16 2018 - 20:25
Agri-food sites top environmental watchdog ‘name and shame’ listFirms responsible for persistent odour, noise or dust emissions problems flagged by EPATue Oct 16 2018 - 19:43
