A fire in the sky: our planet’s relationship with the sun
In its absence, life on earth would be impossible, but the effects of the sun are not entirely benign
Sucking carbon dioxide from the air just one way we can control global warming
Human ingenuity is providing ways to get us past this pressing problem – which we caused in the first place
A Dutch expert: ‘Irish bogs are extraordinarily valuable’
It is estimated that Ireland holds 60% of Europe’s remaining active raised bogs
An electrical approach to sensing cancer
Research Lives: Justina Ugwah, PhD candidate, Tyndall National Institute, UCC
Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
Alan Conlan obituary: One of the leading thoracic surgeons of his generation
Wexford-born surgeon published extensively and pioneered important work
Oldest woman in the State celebrates 108th birthday
Máirín Hughes puts her longevity down to ‘God’s plan. I have nothing to do with it’
A biofuels proposal to slash emissions while boosting the farming sector
Report argues that biofuels are critical to meeting 2030 targets, but some are sceptical
The creative sweet spot: you can find it in your (very early) sleep
Research shows accessing a hypnagogic state as you drift into sleep can unlock creativity
Was Grace Gifford pregnant when she wed Joseph Plunkett in 1916?
New documentary suggests couple’s hasty marriage may have been to ward off scandal
Families could save €60 a month by wasting less food, report says
Irish homes dump about 55kg of edibles every year, report finds
New innovator: Training Reels rolls out DIY video production facilities
Making content marketing videos affordable for SMEs
Catherine Martin: Centenary commemorations seek to strengthen peace
State will not communicate preferred narrative or make judgments in Civil War events
A degree isn’t the end route to a career in law
Subject profile: We look at the possibilities offered by a qualification in Law
CAO options: Courses you may have missed
A selection of popular and less well-known courses that may be right for you
Business study options grow as new roles emerge
More than 330 level-eight business courses are available in the country currently
Shortage of doctors leads to positive employment prospects for grads
Healthcare: choosing to study medicine is not a decision to be taken lightly
Government to invest in Cork city as population set to rise by 50%, Taoiseach says
Cork to benefit from €165 billion in regionally balanced growth before 2030
The clever enigmatic octopus and what we know about the species so far
Given the animal’s capacity to learn about the world, their short life span is a mystery
The best of times for Cork Midsummer festival
Arts Council grant of €450,000 covers ‘everything we wanted to do’, says director
‘India prepared me for tough times but Ireland helped me to grow’
New to the Parish: Saroj Kapadne arrived in Ireland from India in 2019
Taking the church out of Irish primary schools
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
Citizens’ Assembly asked to consider extending local authorities’ powers
Dublin council chief warns against merger of councils under directly elected mayor
Taoiseach to deliver opening lecture conference on Irish Civil War
Conference seeks to better inform debate on events of 100 years ago, says UCC historian
Elevated sea-level rise in Dublin higher than predicted due to climate change, study finds
Analysis of Dublin Bay over eight decades confirms sea-level rise faster than expected
NUI Galway to change its name amid confusion over its proper title
College will rebrand as as ‘Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway’ this summer
Munster Technological University: a ‘long ladder of opportunities’
Courses delivered through a mix of in-person and online learning
A growing life sciences start-up culture
The new generation of Irish life sciences and pharma companies played a significant role in the pandemic fight
Terenure toil hard for 20-18 semi-final win over Lansdowne
Clontarf to face ‘different team’ at Energia All-Ireland League final, ’Nure captain says
Church of Ireland to mark the centenary of the Bandon Valley Massacre
Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton will visit the parishes where 13 Protestant men were shot in 1922
Colin Hunt: Green transition ‘is the biggest opportunity in the history of global banking’
AIB is emerging from the pandemic in a strong position given its earnings potential and rising interest rates
Exploring the birth of the universe from the far side of the moon
Moon-based telescopes should be able to resolve the immediate events after the big bang
Irish-led pterosaur research solves ancient feather mystery
Flying relative of dinosaurs were able to control colour of their plumes using melanin
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