20 km high space elevator tower planned

A revolutionary plan to build a 20 kilometre high inflatable structure to propel spacecraft into the atmosphere has been announced by Canadian company Thoth Technology. Video: Reuters

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Looping: Motherhood after 40

Statistically there is an increase in the number of women giving birth over the age of 40 in Ireland. Jen Hogan meets with 5 such women. Photos: Nick Bradshaw


The funeral of Natasha Smith

Clondalkin woman (43), who was homeless and found unresponsive in a tent in Dublin, remembered at service by family and friends. Video: Collins


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