Incoming ‘comet’ may be alien and a threat to humanity, Harvard astronomer says
Harvard University professor says encounter could be ‘a blind date of interstellar proportions’ Incoming ‘comet’ could be alien…
Water Safety Ireland honours 73 for preventing water tragedies – The Irish Times
“The reason that I’m here today is because of these lads,” says Brian Carr. Carr was rescued on…
Two Kildare individuals to be honoured by Water Safety Ireland
Two Kildare individuals are to be formally honoured at Water Safety Ireland’s National Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place…
UCD dispute over new hybrid-working policy referred to Workplace Relations Commission
A survey of a cross-section of employees found that just over 63pc felt that a requirement to work…
Music and maths are inextricably intertwined – The Irish Times
A crucial link between mathematics and music is nicely illustrated by the Tonnetz, a geometric diagram representing the…
Last chance to see Hozier’s net wealth
Hozier playing in London last July. Photo: Ruth Medjber As well as taking his whiskey neat, his coffee…
My son plans to drop higher-level Irish for the Leaving Cert. Is this a good idea? – The Irish Times
My son started into fifth year last month. He is anxious to secure the maximum grades possible as…
Irish presidential election: Do you have more in common with Connolly, Gavin or Humphreys?
Find out if you have more in common with Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin or Heather Humphreys The Irish…
Four-day work week Ireland: can you afford to do it?
A four-day working week often means reduced pay. But are there ways to work fewer hours without feeling…
‘Their cowardice is disappointing,’ author John Boyne says after UCD society withdraws offer of James Joyce Award
Boyne was to receive the James Joyce Award and an honorary fellowship of the Society. However, in a…
John Boyne ‘disappointed’ at withdrawal of UCD James Joyce award – The Irish Times
The author John Boyne has accused University College Dublin’s Literary and Historical Society of “cowardice” following its decision…
Former education minister Gemma Hussey leaves almost €5m in her will
The passionate feminist who championed socially progressive causes leaves estate to children and charities Gemma Hussey at the…