Molecules, metaphors and the place of science in culture
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
Is there really one single thing called science, and has it ever been apolitical?
Science is a fairly recent invention, while ‘scientist’ was coined less then 200 years ago
Birdwatching brings comfort to Northern Ireland during lockdown
Pandemic reigniting love of nature and awareness of wildlife, RSPB and YouGov find
Euler: a mathematician without equal and an overall nice guy
The vast body of mathematics owes more to Euler than to any other single person
Coronavirus: 48-hour ban on all flights from Britain due to fears over new virus strain
Flight suspension from midnight, ferries to carry hauliers only; no change for North
John O’Reilly – architect who nurtured and deepened profession’s ties with rest of Europe
An Appreciation
Fostering inventiveness is critical for society
Human success depends on our ability to co-operate and organise while technology makes life easier
Covid-19 vaccines: All we know so far and the challenges ahead
Huge logistical task looms when drugs ready since double doses needed for most people
Covid-19: Small gatherings and behaviour at funerals risking progress, warns Holohan
Warning over Christmas travel ‘disaster’ as one more death and 378 new cases reported
Big city indifference to strangers may be a myth, study suggests
Behavioural experts in London find socio-economic factors to be the keys to helpfulness
Vitamin D deficit link to Covid-19 severity ‘considerable’
Much to gain by recommending supplementation for all, says expert
Celebrating the bicentenary of John Tyndall, one of Ireland’s most influential scientists
Carlow man reached the pinnacle of 19th century science but full recognition eluded him
Non-court grievance resolution urged for CervicalCheck cases
Patients such as late Ruth Morrissey need way to address screening errors, says Scally
Can the Covid-19 pandemic help us fix our technology problem?
The history of innovation has plenty of lessons on how to fight the coronavirus crisis and transform our future
What if preserving ecosystems could prevent future pandemics?
The way we live now helps infectious diseases spill over from wild animals to humans
Warning over visitors from Ireland entering Britain without quarantine
Independent scientific experts say North should harmonise its Covid policies with those of the Republic
In tribute to John Casey, founder of modern geometry
Limerick academic extended Greek astronomer Ptolemy’s theorem and wrote six widely used textbooks
The Irish soldier and police officer who became an Australian explorer
Extraordinary Emigrants: The Galway man was known as ‘quick tempered and tender-hearted’
How to get the carbon dioxide we shoved into the atmosphere back out again
Researchers believe that ‘rewilding’ vast areas of Arctic tundra might be the answer
Jennifer O’Connell: Headphones have become our new office cubicles
Now, if I forget to bring a pair to the office, I’m liable to turn the car around
Let’s celebrate the biological side of Stokes too!
Although primarily regarded mathematician/physicist, George Gabriel Stokes’ pioneering biological experiments made a significant contribution to what became known as biophysics
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