Irrational view of science under Trump not reflected beyond US, says EU research funder
Prof Maria Leptin rejects view ‘this is a big opportunity to snatch back our colleagues’
Glitter microplastics damage shells and skeletons of sea life, Irish scientists find
Notorious pollutant found in sea turtles and chewing gum in wave of new studies
The Uninsurables: One in 20 Irish houses struggles to get flood insurance
We’ve been lucky so far but ‘only a matter of time before a 3m storm surge’ hits Ireland
Smartphone bans in isolation fail to equip children for healthy use of tech, say experts
‘Schools, teachers and parents require training and guidance to help them support children’s healthy use of technology’
People power is driving Ireland’s clean energy switch, says Minister
Combining technologies is breaking down barriers to renewables in the home, SEAI energy show reveals
Ireland’s ability to deal with large forest fires put to the test in Wicklow mountains exercise
Multi-agency operation will assess Ireland’s preparedness and response capacity
Ireland’s ability to deal with large forest fires put to the test in Wicklow mountains exercise
Multi-agency operation will assess Ireland’s preparedness and response capacity
Winter flood and storm damage may worsen due to Atlantic wind system changes, scientists warn
Changes to North Atlantic oscillation could increase frequency of cold snaps, floods and storms, says study
Dublin in top 20 cities sampled for levels of cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy found in sewage
New study on wastewater testing uncovers widespread city drug-use habits across Europe
Ireland must scale up preparations for extreme weather events, climate council warns
‘If we do not put structures and resources in place, communities will be increasingly exposed,’ Climate Change Advisory Council chair says
Earth saw ‘spiralling weather and climate impacts’ in 2024, WMO report finds
Some consequences will be ‘irreversible over hundreds, if not thousands of years’, says UN agency
EPA records ‘welcome’ cut in river nitrogen in boost to farmers seeking retention of EU nitrates derogation
Nitrogen ‘remains too high in the southeastern half of the country’ despite overall improvements, warns agency
Gamma rays could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions here on earth
Findings will inform targeting of emissions cuts, say University of Galway scientists
Philosopher Richard Kearney and healthcare pioneer Michael Dowling awarded St Patrick’s Day Medals
Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘exceptional work being carried out by the Irish research diaspora across the US’
Trump’s Doonbeg hotel and golf course: Its problematic planning history explained
Doonbeg’s ‘grey dunes’ and presence of endangered snail hampered original developer’s plans