Flood map: See the Irish coastline areas at ‘very high’ risk from flooding, erosion or sea level rise – The Irish Times
One-fifth of the Republic’s coastline is at very high risk from flooding, erosion, sea level rise or other…
‘Nature needs all the help it can get’: projects aim to re-establish oyster reefs – The Irish Times
Oysters are possibly the most glamorous of all shellfish, known for their aphrodisiac qualities (rich in amino acids…
Are there opportunities for students to explore entrepreneurship while studying? – The Irish Times
Question I always thought entrepreneurship was something people did later in life, not during university. Are there opportunities…
New trial boosts cancer recovery among women in Ireland – The Irish Times
Elaine Walsh noticed a hard lump in her breast soon after the first lockdown in 2020. When she…
Price of our dependence on fossil fuels is becoming clear yet again – The Irish Times
The energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East carries a strong sense of deja vu.…
Childhood exposure to poor food can lead to lasting changes in brain function – The Irish Times
Lasting brain changes can be caused by eating the kind of unhealthy food that has become a “routine…
How Irish women can successfully start their own business in a system stacked against them – The Irish Times
Entrepreneurship is different for women, says Prof Maura McAdam of DCU Business School. “Women entrepreneurs’ journeys are very…
‘Too small to matter’ is the laziest-possible excuse in climate debate – The Irish Times
Thankfully, it’s rare to encounter outright climate denial in public these days. But it is still common to…
James Watson (1928-2025) – the DNA titan with a downside – The Irish Times
What is the hereditary information in genes? This fundamental question intrigued Jim Watson at a time when accumulating…
Study finds brief bursts may boost health – The Irish Times
The link between exercise and general health has been appreciated since ancient times. Doctors routinely recommend regular exercise…
HVO is a climate ‘quick fix’ that could be worse than fossil fuels – The Irish Times
“For every complex problem, there is an answer that is clear, simple and wrong.” This aphorism frequently comes…