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One is contained within the other, but how does that manifest itself?
Munster Technological University: a ‘long ladder of opportunities’
Courses delivered through a mix of in-person and online learning
Tiny dot that shows early signs of infection, invented by NI scientists
Non-invasive indicator does not make contact with wound but sniffs the air above it
Concern over impact of sonar on whales as Russia plans naval exercises
Drills to take place off Irish coast pose threat to rare marine species, says Minister
Red squirrels’ battle for survival hindered by non-native conifers
Native predators and woodlands ensure biodiversity that enable red squirrels to thrive
Grandmothers may be more connected to their grandchildren than to their own offspring
Study of women’s brain function finds more empathy activation when looking at pictures of grandkids
Outrageous behaviour among mathematicians
In the ‘calculus wars’ Britain claimed it was invented by Newton, while the Germans insisted it was Leibniz
Hamilton Lecture explores beauty of hyperbolic geometry
Formulas for twists and turns of shapes and surfaces intrigue Prof Caroline Series
John Desmond Bernal: Molecular biologist, committed communist, Tipperary native
An Irishman’s Diary: One of 20th century’s greatest scientists was born in Nenagh
Reopening plan is ‘work in progress’ with risk from Indian variant - Luke O’Neill
Immunology professor sees reopening as ‘sensible’ but ‘close eye’ needed on more infectious strain
Irish birds more endangered than ever, report finds
Puffin, kestrel and curlew among 54 species at risk, BirdWatch Ireland says
A potentially good side of carbon dioxide
Scientists focus on gas’s promise as an anti-inflammatory agent
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