U2 drama series in development for Netflix, JJ Abrams confirms
‘The story is actually spectacular behind the band,’ Star Wars producer says
Scientists believe ‘quantum hair’ solves Hawking’s black hole paradox
Researchers claim new information indicates paradigm shift in physics not needed
The importance of mathematical equations and why they are our friends
That’s Math: Stephen Hawking’s cynical view of equations is a disservice to science
New ‘voice banking’ technology to help Charlie Bird and other MND sufferers
‘It’s given me a whole new lease of life. I can now talk to my kids with my own voice’
Irish researchers make significant motor neurone disease breakthrough
Team at Trinity College believes the discovery could help identify optimal treatments
Maureen Dowd: AI may turn us all into the family pet
Technology titans lacked foresight as to how world is becoming more digital than physical
Journey of discovery after a loss to motor neuron disease
After his partner Ruth Staines died, Alisdair Anderson cycled to a beloved place in Spain
Did death cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?
Black holes behave as the physicist predicted. But the ultimate award is beyond his reach
Eye-tracking technology turns focus to mainstream needs
Chris Horn: Specialist hardware not needed as gaming and interfaces set to benefit
‘I sometimes think I am lucky I didn’t develop motor neuron disease in my 30s’
Noel Kavanagh recorded his life story after being diagnosed with MND on his 73rd birthday
Can science explain the mystery of consciousness?
Nobel physics prize winner Roger Penrose believes the answer lies in quantum mechanics
Will Erling Haaland fit in with Guardiola’s magnificent obsession?
Dortmund’s star striker would transform City, but Pep may prefer a player he can mould
Greta Thunberg calls for combined action on coronavirus and climate change
Swedish activist in Earth Day appeal for measures to tackle ‘two crises at once’
Sideline Cut: Impractical GAA calendar needs to be torn up and reimagined
GAA calendar sort of mathematical puzzle that would have defeated Hawking and Gates
Joanne McCarthy: Ireland worst country in western Europe to have a disability
Our outdated approach focuses on disability as a health issue. This must change
Is dark matter composed of black holes?
The embarrassing gap in science’s understanding of the universe may soon be filled
What’s inside a black hole? We’re looking into it
Physicist Ana Alonso-Serrano on black holes, wormholes and the multiverse theory
Science would be well advised to avoid picking fights with religion
Promoting science to replace religion often has the opposite effect, and scientists would be well-advised to stop picking futile fights
Scientists take step closer to hearing what the brain wants to say
Scientists have developed a virtual prosthetic voice that decodes the brain’s vocal intentions and translates them into mostly understandable speech
TEDx in Mountjoy: ‘Unfucccing’ the criminal justice system
GAA star Philly McMahon unveils radical new rehabilitation programme for offenders
‘Lay off our books, Marie Kondo’
The bookshelves in our cottage are full, but some day there’ll be space for more
RIP: Famous names we said goodbye to in 2018
From Dolores O’Riordan and Myrtle Allen to Stephen Hawking and Aretha Franklin
‘Gilets jaunes’, empty-chairing of Zuckerberg and scientists on banknotes
Planet Business: Also this week, Brexit pain in numbers, and changes at Condé Nast
London Briefing: Ice-cream pioneer Thatcher shortlisted as face of £50 note
Stephen Hawking also in running to appear on banknote marking UK’s contribution to science
Joe Duffy’s Educate Together spat is pure Liveline panto
Review: Duffy is getting his practice in for his role in the upcoming Snow White panto
Machines won’t be taking over yet, says leading robotics expert
Artificial intelligence still lacks the common sense of a child to understand the everyday
Seven of the best TV shows to watch this weekend
An intimate portrait of comedian Robin Williams, Monty Halls moves to the Galapagos while John Creedon visits Galway
Stephen Hawking’s voice beamed into space at final send-off
British physicist’s ashes interred between Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin in London
Nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow dies aged 77
Eponymous London club will continue to operate ‘as normal’, spokesman says
Sean Moncrieff: The dark side of artificial intelligence is doomsday scary
Advanced AI with god-like powers could regard us as annoying bugs. Now that’s a terrifying thought
The power and the limits of science
Science’s success in understanding the natural world motivates some scientists to claim that it is all-powerful and will eventually explain absolutely everything
Diversity is about acknowledging and respecting differences
The cult of tolerance does not always extend to those who experience a sense of otherness, often since infancy
Stephen Hawking was an arch communicator despite his disabilities
Physical challenges could not halt the innovative theories and new thought that flowed from him to us
Are bees the key to colonising Mars?
Review: The Diary of a Martian Beekeeper impressively marries science and theatre
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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