Celebrating the bicentenary of John Tyndall, one of Ireland’s most influential scientists
Carlow man reached the pinnacle of 19th century science but full recognition eluded him
The Cork woman who inspired radicalism from Ireland to Russia
The Irish woman wrote one of the most popular and influential novels of the 20th century selling millions of copies worldwide
Why does Ireland not have a National Museum of Science?
A museum would put this country’s contribution to global developments in context
Call for greater recognition of George Stokes’s contribution to science
‘Powerful and unerring’ mathematician born in Skreen, Co Sligo, 200 years ago
Could Sherlock Holmes’s true nemesis have been a mathematician?
That’s Maths: New book suggests Arthur Conan Doyle based Moriarty on George Boole
When government is the biggest funder of scientific endeavour
The formula for optimum distribution of funding between basic and applied research is not being applied at present
Robert Murphy – ‘had a true genius for mathematical invention’
That’s Maths: He had become an accomplished mathematician by the age of 13
How investing money can spur our creativity
The pursuit of delivering something new, better, faster or unique is built into us
What’s your county’s claim to fame?
A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights
'Innovation is in our DNA'
Three key industry figures explain how their passion for science and technology shaped their careers
Artist’s view of Shannon flooding
Book published in 1880 by Henry Trench with lithographic views of watercolours by an unknown Victorian artist
Auctions of rare Irish books, manuscripts and maps
Three auctions offer huge selection for collectors and special Christmas gifts
IT executive urges girls to study science and technology
Intel boss makes comments on eve of being honoured by University College Cork
Pioneering Irish men and women who made scientific breakthroughs
Ireland is known for its creative works but it has also produced great scientists throughout history
Computer games can help develop logical thinking
Opinion: We can introduce logic and the work of George Boole to students using games and puzzles
Television: Incoming! Recruits under fire – from their own effing superiors
Review: ‘Recruits’, ‘Garda Down Under’, ‘The Genius of George Boole’; ‘University Challenge’
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh to join Cork Culture Night
GAA commentator will speak as part of largest programme yet for Leeside event
George Boole: generous genius
University College Cork is hosting a series of conferences to honour the institution’s first professor of mathematics, a man who made the digital age possible
Film shines new light on Boole as forefather of information age
Worldwide acclaim for unsung UCC mathematician who devised Boolean logic
The limits of reason: Boolean links between art and science
Two exhibitions in Cork celebrate George Boole, a son of the city and the genius who laid the foundation of all computer systems
Author Chris Mullin to speak on Birmingham Six in Cork
Social campaigner Fr Peter McVerry will also appear at Spirit of Mother Jones Festival
The provocative genius of James Watson
The career of James Watson, one of the discoverers of the structure of DNA, has not been without controversy, but his contribution to genetics has been huge
Maths pioneer George Boole to be honoured at UCC
Book of essays on maths professor’s life and contribution to science to be launched
Dara Ó Briain visits UCC to pay respect to ‘father of digital age’
Major plans to celebrate 200th anniversary of birth of maths pioneer George Boole
Cork competing on global economic stage, says Chamber president
Dynamism and vision of Cork people critical, says Gillian Keating
How George Boole gave birth to ‘pure mathematics’
Boole, who died 150 years ago, opened a new path for maths and will be honoured by UCC, where he worked
How George Boole’s zeroes and ones changed the world
The real value of the Cork mathematician’s work emerged with the invention of the digital computer
UCC students awarded for bumble bee technology
Students created energy-neutral smart beehive using big data and mobile technology
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