Counting the cost of Donald Trump’s attack on American science
Sweeping funding cuts are undermining the innovation that has been a central part of US economic strength for decades
National Institute Of Health
Trump’s attacks on universities create a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Ireland and Europe
The US benefited enormously from the migration of European scientists and scholars after the second World War. There is no better time to reverse the trend
Modern families: ‘I remember him being quite curious. He looked and saw he’s not Dad’s skin and he’s not Mom’s skin’
In a more multicultural society, how can parents of mixed heritage help their children embrace a full sense of themselves?
Tackling chronic disease with gene and cell therapies
Repair of old, damaged or disease tissues promises future where people live longer
Coronavirus Delta mutation represents over 80% of all US cases
Health officials in United States reiterate calls for Americans to avail of vaccination
Gender distress treatment in young people: a highly charged debate
More and more young people have gender dysphoria. How should the medical system respond?
Lack of clarity on use of puberty-blockers for gender dysphoria treatment in Ireland
UK rulings have resulted in a major report and new safeguards, but responses on the issue are not forthcoming in this jurisdiction
Biden strikes deal to buy 200 million more vaccines
US has enough vaccines to inoculate every American by end of July, says president
University know-how the secret sauce for vaccine success
All three approved Covid vaccines have their roots in academic IP and technology transfer
US election highlights divisions within Native American Navajo Nation
Community has been hit hard by Covid-19 pandemic as its leaders choose political sides
Coronavirus: How Latin America became global epicentre of the pandemic
Virus is raging across a region with political, social and economic conditions to help it thrive
Italian sewage study suggests Covid-19 was there in December
Samples taken in Milan and Turin showed the presence of virus before first case reported in China
Trump says he is taking anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine
‘I happen to think it’s good,’ says US president of drug not approved to treat Covid-19
Irish-French partnership offers €5,000 research grants
EirGrid and French-based Réseau de Transport d’Électricité will see support projects on renewable energies and smart grids
President and vice chancellor of Queen’s University dies suddenly
Prof Patrick Johnston was leading cancer expert who wanted to make Belfast college international powerhouse
Parenting courses help reduce ADHD symptoms among children, study shows
Findings show benefits of investing in early intervention, says Minister for Children
The stresses of a hidden epidemic
Almost half of women who have given birth have problems with their pelvic-floor muscles, and the biggest problem is their silence. Next week, more than 2,000 experts will gather in Dublin to discuss the conditions and the treatments
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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