Irish scientists shine in solar-cell development
Thanks to their tireless research, thin-film solar cells have broken efficiency record
Thanks to their tireless research, thin-film solar cells have broken efficiency record
Moscow’s plan to take Kyiv has been frustrated by miscalculations and spirited defence
Analysis: The US has estimated that 6,000 Russian troops have died so far; the Ukrainians believe the figure is twice that
Irish farmers and EU consumers may miss out because of an outdated stance
Immunologists don’t know for sure why SARS-CoV-2 causes extended ill health
Irish scientists and companies are working on next-generation cancer therapies
No new vaccine for TB developed since BCG was first used 100 years ago
Moderate cycling ramps up immune cells and killer cells, destroyers of cancer cells
While huge efforts are taken to prevent deaths and illness from Covid, air pollution is a menace that is impacting almost everyone
There are fears Nipah virus – which has a mortality rate of between 40 and 100% – could become more transmissible
Speed of trials made possible because of retooled strategies for other diseases
Quantum computers could perform billions of times faster than current supercomputer
Prodigious virus numbers in Covid-19 linked to contagion, say experts
Right now, remdesivir is the most promising one in tackling the virus head-on
‘It could be ready in 12 to 18 months. That is great if it happens’
Main difficulties centre around demonstrating safety, efficacy and scaling up manufacturing
Scientists believe humans and Neanderthals merged in Europe to become one new species
The big change driving new outbreaks is humans disturbing bats’ habitats
The possibilities are thrilling but Ireland is not a Cern member so our researchers cannot work there
Long road from animal trials to trials on humans, let alone bringing drugs to market
There are numerous beneficial outcomes to living near greenery, especially if there are trees
A Trinity neurogeneticist’s book may become highly influential in the field and beyond
State is still learning about infrastructure costings. Hospital is dear but valuable lesson
‘BepiColumbo’ must beat complex gravity and speed challenges on its €1.6bn mission
Nobel Prize winner predicts that in 50 years, robot ‘surgeons’ will be injected into veins
The immune system is recognised as being involved in cancer and depression
Dr Leroy Hood blames a lack of progress on health systems obsessed with money and conservative physicians
Prof Pääbo has resurrected the Neanderthal genome by sequencing DNA from tiny bone fragments
Microplastics can break down into nanoplastics, which can permeate human cells
Rodents on islands in Indian Ocean decimate seabird populations, new research shows
Ivan Oransky shines light on papers pulled for mistakes, miscalculation, fakery or fraud
Car makers and tech firms rely on cobalt mined in Katanga, the unstable province where Irish soldiers were attacked in 1961
Dinosaurs are depicted as naked, scaly reptiles, but evidence shows they were much more bird-like
Study indicates 400 breeding pairs across Ireland of the fastest bird in the world
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices