'Corpse flower': timelapse captures rare bloom

One of the biggest and smelliest plants in the world, the Amorphophallus titanum, is about to bloom in a greenhouse in Binghamton, NY. The 'corpse flower' typically blooms only once every five to 10 years. Video: 2010 timelapse, Binghamton University

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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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