NUI Galway to lead €6m research project into stem cell therapy for diabetesCould a particular type of adult stem cell offer a useful therapy for diabetes? An EU-funded project being led by NUI Galway …Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
What now for scientific funding in Ireland?The future of scientific funding was a key talking point at Science Foundation Ireland’s summit in AthloneMon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Bio firm's 'delivery capsules' ferry supplements to right placeIt’s all very well adding a functional ingredient to a food product, but what if it doesn’t get to where it needs to go in the…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Are we doing the right thing in the face of disaster?Sandy. Haiti. Katrina. Fukushima. Earthquake. TsunamiTue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
The wonders of nano-flatlandsSMALL PRINTS : What could you do with some of the world’s thinnest materials? Perhaps come up with better ways to store energy…Thu Nov 8 2012 - 00:00
More shark-a-track than shark attackSMALL PRINT: IT’S A slightly disquieting thought that sharks swim in the waters close to IrelandThu Oct 25 2012 - 01:00
Ireland's other liberator, of algebraSMALL PRINT: DANIEL O’CONNELL may have been known as The Liberator, but another important figure in 19th-century Ireland earned…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
Why is Alzheimer's disease linked to older age?THAT’S THE WHY: Alzheimer’s disease is, for the most part, a condition that we associate with older ageTue Oct 9 2012 - 01:00
Irish study to 'camouflage' stents in bodyA NEW study which is led by researchers in Galway is looking to “camouflage” implanted stent devices in the body to reduce long…Tue Oct 9 2012 - 01:00
Why should you grin and bear it?THAT’S THE WHY: THE WORK deadlines are stacking up like a losing game of TetrisTue Oct 2 2012 - 01:00
Electric repairs for heart damage?SMALL PRINTS : Could electrified nanotubes offer a route to help repair damaged hearts in the future?Thu Sep 27 2012 - 01:00
The alternative Nobel prizesSMALL PRINTS : DID YOU know that leaning to the left can make the Eiffel Tower seem smaller, that you can make diamonds from…Thu Sep 27 2012 - 01:00
Fat fighterCAN AN immune cell found in fat tissue and blood protect against obesity and its related ills? And could it even help to reverse…Tue Sep 25 2012 - 01:00
Health GemIf you do one thing this week... beat desk slouch with some quick yogaTue Sep 25 2012 - 01:00
Lifestyle factors link to dementiaEU-funded project hopes to identify the habits that can be linked to the diseaseTue Sep 25 2012 - 01:00
Batty about researchEARLIER THIS month the European Research Council, which funds blue-sky research, announced its “starting grant” awardsMon Sep 24 2012 - 01:00
Why does your heart beat?THAT’S THE WHY: WHEN YOU were in your mother’s womb, your heart started to beatTue Sep 18 2012 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... know the symptoms of a heart attack, and act on themTue Sep 18 2012 - 01:00
Small printsIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Magical Materials exhibition at the Science Gallery in Dublin.Thu Sep 13 2012 - 01:00
Why is disrupting the body clock not a great idea for health?THAT’S THE WHY: THE CLOCK on the wall has an important role in organising our days and nights, but did you know that you have…Tue Sep 11 2012 - 01:00
Why Do Humans Have Babies Who Can't Look After Themselves?THAT’S THE WHY: IF YOU have any experience with a newborn, you’ll know that he or she needs a lot of care and minding in those…Tue Sep 4 2012 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... keep moving on the way back to schoolTue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
A generation rich in folic acidA recent study found more than 90 per cent of an elderly group had unmetabolised folic acid in their bloodTue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
Why hold gymnastics events on the moon?THAT’S THE WHY: THIS SUMMER we saw plenty of feats of human performance in London at the OlympicsTue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
Why can karate experts pack such a punch?THAT’S THE WHY: HAVE YOU ever watched someone highly trained in karate as they break a block of wood or even a brick with their…Tue Aug 21 2012 - 01:00
Health GemIf you do one thing this week...boost your own activity and the kids might followTue Aug 14 2012 - 01:00
Beetles take the gold in trials of strengthSMALL PRINT: HUMAN ATHLETES have been achieving impressive feats of strength this summer at the London 2012 OlympicsThu Aug 9 2012 - 01:00
Study focuses on 'virus-eye' view of immunityWHEN A virus gets into a human cell, how does the cell react? A new international study involving Trinity College Dublin has …Tue Aug 7 2012 - 01:00
Why can a vivid memory feel so real?THAT’S THE WHY: HAVE YOU ever had a memory so vivid that it feels like you are back in the real moment?Tue Aug 7 2012 - 01:00
Why do some muscles become paralysed during sleep?THAT’S THE WHY: WHEN YOU are asleep, you cycle through different phases, including one called rapid eye movement or REM sleep…Tue Jul 31 2012 - 01:00
Why might gut bugs be linked to mood?THAT’S THE WHY: IT MIGHT not be the most appetising of thoughts, but your gut typically harbours trillions of bacteriaTue Jul 24 2012 - 01:00
Research on flies and insects is buzzingAs many of the basic processes in flies are seen in humans – and flies are remarkably resistant to infections – their study and…Mon Jul 23 2012 - 01:00
Why is it so hard to grow bone in the lab?THAT’S THE WHY: THE BONES that make up your skeleton are pretty impressiveTue Jul 17 2012 - 01:00
The secret is in the starsWhere are you from? You might answer that it’s the place you were born or where you live nowMon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
'Vibrating strings' may hold the keyThe next time you pour a drink of sparkling water, stop and look at the bubblesSat Jul 14 2012 - 01:00
Magnetic trout snoutSMALL PRINT: How do trout get about? Magnets in their snouts helpThu Jul 12 2012 - 01:00