Often, starting a fitness routine is not the problem – maintaining it is much harder

Humorous reflections on the Troubles appear to be experiencing a renaissance in the North

Europe-wide study shows worsening heat waves, droughts and flooding for all cities

Charlotte Guy inquest hears the teen mistakenly sent message to her on-off boyfriend

Scientists confirm that people who find certain noises unbearable may have a condition

Political and scientific opinion embraces not cannabis prohibition but its pain alleviation

DSPCA chief warns of ‘deceit and fraud’ in puppy farm sector

It all adds up: Steve Humble takes scalpel to old methods in pursuit of better way to teach

Crucial Rugby World Cup tie likely to go Ireland’s way, according to ‘Dr Maths’

Scientists speculate bees attracted to plants because of chemicals’ nicotine-like properties

Philomena Lee among the speakers lined up for conference on re-examining adoption to be held at University College Cork

Organically produced foods offer us more antioxidants which, it can be argued, are of key importance for our health

James Steen (23), originally from Northern Ireland, found dead in Rugby

A 2100km cycle was an important study, combining the unveiling of new technology with research into the effects of exercise on blood glucose levels.

Human waste transformed into useful hydrogen gas

It will lead to more storms and torrential rains that will trigger flooding

Living a few miles apart can have a decade difference in how long people lead active lives

Sensors embedded in athletes’ abdominal fat help to gather date for researchers

Fertilisation technology doesn’t offer a ready way around biological changes

Festival of Science in Newcastle told of ‘subtle’ advertising of alcohol products