Hard surfaces, empty spaces and litigation: the problem with Irish schoolyardsChildren are increasingly unable to run, hide and climb at break time for health and safety reasons – but some schools are taking a different approachTue Nov 14 2023 - 00:01
Is the future bio-based? ‘It’s a shock for people to see how many things in our homes are fossil fuel-based’Petrochemicals are in cleaning agents, paints, cosmetics, pillows, acrylic worktops and much of our clothing and footwear. But change is comingTue Nov 07 2023 - 13:25
‘There is definitely more anxiety in teenage girls’: Meeting the mental health challenge in schoolSchools are experimenting with ways to ease the stress students are facing – not only from the pandemic, but from life itselfTue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00
Epilepsy: What is it and what does the future hold as treatments improve?Specialists explain the causes, treatments and outlook for a condition that affects about 45,000 people in IrelandMon Nov 06 2023 - 05:31
Halloween safety tips for pets: How can I keep my dog calm and happy during fireworks?Dogs commonly find the sound of fireworks terrifying because of their highly sensitive hearing, but there are ways to make the experience more bearable for themSat Oct 28 2023 - 06:00
Rivers trusts are the champions of Ireland’s inland waterwaysThese water heritage groups are working with farmers, foresters, state agencies and communities to improve rivers, streams and lakes, writes Sylvia ThompsonFri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
Brain tumour aftermath: ‘I was in complete shock for a whole year as one thing after another happened to me’Clare O’Connor talks about being diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme, and how her illness has changed her life and those of her loved onesMon Oct 23 2023 - 06:01
Cold therapy: ‘There is a sense of adventure about the cold but the breath is the secret weapon’Níall Ó Murchú, who grew up swimming in the sea in Portmarnock, explains the many mental and physical benefit of cold water therapySun Oct 22 2023 - 06:01
Would you join a parents’ group to mind each other’s children for free?A group of parents with young children have come together to set up Care Shared, an informal childcare exchange networkThu Oct 19 2023 - 06:01
Heart disease: What is it - and what does the future hold with improving treatments?Early diagnosis and treatment are keys to survival of heart disease, but prevention is the best approach of allThu Oct 12 2023 - 05:31
Five ways to protect yourself from indoor and outdoor air pollutionThe Environmental Protection Agency believes air quality in Ireland is generally good but warns of dangers in certain zonesSat Sept 30 2023 - 06:00
Ireland’s newest National Park announced for Co MeathState purchases 223 hectare property on Dowth demesneFri Sept 29 2023 - 11:22
Multiple Sclerosis: What is it and what does the future hold as treatments improve?MS is an incurable neurological autoimmune disease most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It is more common in women. A number of disease-modifying drugs can treat itThu Sept 28 2023 - 06:01
Deepak Chopra: ‘I owe a lot to my Irish teachers’Indian-born guru says he doesn’t have much time for politicians – exceptions being Bertie Ahern and Jacinda ArdernFri Sept 22 2023 - 14:46
Community choirs: ‘It has been a revelation to me – a weight off my shoulders’Joining a choir can bring feelings of ‘inclusiveness and pride … it’s also a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends’Fri Sept 22 2023 - 06:01
Is it time to assess sustainability and nutritional value of food in tandem?Making relatively straightforward adjustments to the typical Irish diet could make a big difference to the environmentThu Sept 21 2023 - 06:00
Culture Night: ‘Too old for the playground, too broke for cafes and too young for the pub’Teenagers in Dublin’s north inner city will reclaim their public space on Culture NightSun Sept 17 2023 - 06:01
Other parties ‘stealing’ Greens’ policies is positive despite election challenge, TD says‘I don’t want only five per cent of people doing things for the environment’ - Ossian SmythThu Sept 14 2023 - 17:06
Cystic fibrosis: What is it and what does the future hold with improving treatments?The introduction of new drug therapies in the last decade has given people with condition a better quality of life and increased longevityTue Sept 12 2023 - 05:31
Writing The Earth — a collaboration between writers and scientists aims to share understanding of geosciences‘People can feel overwhelmed by the climate catastrophe but … It’s not tolerable for people to do nothing anymore’Thu Sept 07 2023 - 06:00
Deleted meat tweet: ‘We don’t need an EPA man telling us what we can and cannot eat’Dispute over EPA tweet encouraging the public to eat less red meat opens up a broader debate about the future of farmingSat Sept 02 2023 - 06:00
Bombscares, gossip and scented rubbers: the school journey rememberedThe number of children walking, cycling or taking the bus to school has dropped over recent decades. A new project shows how formative these journeys were for previous generationsTue Aug 29 2023 - 00:00
‘I don’t feel like a stranger here. I’ve known Irish music and culture since my childhood’Sanctuary in Nature & Heritage runs events aiming to foster a welcoming culture of learning and inclusivity for newcomers that bring migrants together with local communitiesSat Aug 26 2023 - 06:00
Give Me a Crash Course in ... womb transplantsSurgeons in Oxford have carried out the first womb transplant in the UK on a woman (34) whose donor was her sister (40)Sat Aug 26 2023 - 06:00
Ireland leading the way in drive to make science laboratories more sustainable ‘We are a small country with a high level of pharmaceutical and biotech companies so it has been easy to spread awareness’Thu Aug 24 2023 - 06:00
Teenagers and smartphones: ‘Like animals in a zoo, they are missing out on life’s rich experiences’Irish youngsters are known to have some of the highest rates of smartphone use globally, so smartphone ‘addiction’ can almost go unnoticedThu Aug 24 2023 - 05:31
Nature diary: Inishowen Rivers Trust and a water quality and heritage workshopBody advises trusts on best educational courses for communities to learn about ecology, geomorphology and water quality of riversSat Aug 12 2023 - 00:00
‘I am around people who can relate to me’: Helping young people to grow through water activitiesActive Connections offers outdoor adventurous camps for youths with behavioural difficulties throughout summer and at weekendsFri Aug 11 2023 - 06:01
Protecting our built heritage from impact of climate changeLarge number of heritage properties and sites lie within areas of risk of coastal flooding in high-emission scenarios, OPW flood maps indicateThu Aug 03 2023 - 06:00
Can agriculture and reduced emissions coexist? Meet the pioneer farmers who are leading the way An initiative involving 23 farmers aims to show how a balance between agriculture and the environment can be struckSun Jul 23 2023 - 06:00
Bright Sparks: Healthcare professionals strive to innovate and improve patient careHSE Spark Innovation awards was set up to support non-consultant hospital doctors to implement innovations and has expanded to nurses, midwives and health and social care professionalsFri Jul 21 2023 - 06:01
Fixing our food system and climate crisis togetherThe Fixing Food Together gathering recommended a transition to more plant-based diets, ending the junk-food cycle and improving agricultural practicesThu Jul 20 2023 - 06:00
Helping older people who need support to continue living at homeHow short stays in community rehabilitation units can help older people cope when in their homesThu Jul 13 2023 - 05:31
The boat travelling Ireland to convince people that climate action doesn’t have to be difficultA solar-powered boat is making its way across Ireland’s inland waterways this summer, talking to locals about climate action. Sylvia Thompson caught up with the Mayfly in Vicarstown, Co LaoisSat Jul 08 2023 - 05:00
What challenges face the Unesco-designated Dublin Bay Biosphere - and how best can they be met? Catering for a growing urban population alongside a large natural bay with key protected species is no mean featThu Jul 06 2023 - 06:00
‘False narrative’ surrounding Green Party’s views on farming, says Eamon RyanConference told farmers need assurances their livelihoods aren’t threatened and short-term payments won’t be eroded in futureSun Jul 02 2023 - 15:09
Smartphones: ‘Mindless scrolling is the enemy to being attuned to your baby’Warning overuse of smartphones can interfere with a baby’s feeding routines, social-emotional development and language developmentWed Jun 28 2023 - 14:50
‘A small project of national significance’: Seamus Heaney benches added to Devil’s Glen walking trailBenches inscribed with poetry in Wicklow forest first public project by students at TUD’s school of architecture, building and environmentMon Jun 26 2023 - 21:01
Researchers and sufferers of Tinnitus gather to find a cure for this mysterious condition Many healthcare professionals have a poor understanding of tinnitus and its impact on people’s healthFri Jun 23 2023 - 06:01
How and why to sea swim: walk in slowly wetting your shoulders, if you likeThere’s a reason why sea swimmers like to tell you about it: physical exhilaration, a mental time-out and social connection. What more could you want?Sat Jun 17 2023 - 05:00
‘Surfing during pregnancy... you just know when it starts to feel off’Former champion surfer and marine social scientist Easkey Britton on moving back to her childhood homeplace with her twin babies, what surfing means to her family and how we can help stop environmental damage to our waterwaysThu Jun 15 2023 - 05:31
How to sleep in the heat: stay calm and ditch the duvetTry not to worry about getting enough sleep as being anxious about it can make matters worseTue Jun 13 2023 - 14:53
Playful Streets: How parents are reclaiming their local roads for their children to playA new initiative which started in Balbriggan sees streets closing to traffic for a day so children can safely run aroundTue Jun 06 2023 - 05:31
Cooking and delivering nutritious meals to older people in their homesSocial Enterprises: A series reviewing endeavours attempting to enhance the lives of people with diverse needsFri Jun 02 2023 - 06:01
A meditation on memory and time: Siobhán McDonald captures landscapes at tipping points ‘Artists communicate complex science in a visual way — reaching out to people with their heartstrings’Thu May 25 2023 - 06:26
Back pain: Why concentrating on just physical factors may not be the best treatmentSome experts suggest a more personalised approach to managing this chronic health condition is urgently neededMon May 22 2023 - 17:53
The lure of Lisbon: The only problem is you’ll want to stay longerTaking a ride on one of the city’s iconic tiny yellow trams is a good way to get a first impression of the landmark featuresSun May 21 2023 - 11:00
Why is inflammatory bowel disease increasing in incidence and what can be done about it?In Ireland, about 40,000 people suffer from IBD — almost three times the number deemed to have it 10 years agoThu May 18 2023 - 05:31
Growth in scientific studies supporting the physical and psychological benefits of yogaStudies have found yoga to be beneficial for conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia and generalised anxiety disorderWed May 10 2023 - 05:31
The hospital programme that allows staff to safely report poor behaviourThe Ethos programme is used in several Australian hospitals to deal with bullying, harassment and discriminationSun May 07 2023 - 06:01
