Scientific tests are used to find illegal food additivesCrushed snails, anti-freeze and beet juice are some of the illegal food additives used to adulterate food and increase producers…Thu Sept 11 1997 - 01:00
Warning of world water shortage as climate changes biteThe world's water resources will come under severe pressure from population growth and climatic changes, scientists have warned…Wed Sept 10 1997 - 01:00
Obesity linked to activity level, says scientistSome people blame it on genes, others on slow metabolism, but, after all the arguments, obesity is caused by a very simple energy…Wed Sept 10 1997 - 01:00
Magic of science goes down a bang with a class actThe 50 junior infants from Salterhebble Primary School in Halifax sat in rapt attention as they waited for the promised exploding…Tue Sept 09 1997 - 01:00
Scientists give chilling reminder of ozone fearsThe ozone hole, which opens up each spring above heavily populated areas of northern Europe, including Ireland and Britain, may…Tue Sept 09 1997 - 01:00
Board announces £6m for medical researchThe Health Research Board has announced significant new funding for medical research here which should help coax Irish specialists…Fri Sept 05 1997 - 01:00
Irish engineers share in breakthrough on satelliteFive Irish engineers have helped to build a satellite which is to be sent into orbit next month on the European Space Agency'…Fri Aug 29 1997 - 01:00
Volcanic eruption could adversely affect Irish weatherIf Montserrat's quarrelsome volcano finally blows its top it could affect Ireland's weather, bringing more storms and stronger…Fri Aug 29 1997 - 01:00
This year's El Nino may be most destructive of centuryThe El Nino weather phenomenon developing in the Pacific Ocean is building faster than previous El Ninos and may become the strongest…Thu Aug 28 1997 - 01:00
The Martians are comingMISSIONS into outer space used to focus on human drama and the very real dangers involved in sitting on the equivalent of a powder…Sat Jul 05 1997 - 01:00
US "beachball" due to bounce down on Mars on Independence DayA US spacecraft packed into a 5-foot diameter "beachball" will later today bounce down on to the surface of Mars, the conclusion…Fri Jul 04 1997 - 01:00
Smith aims to raise science portfolio to Cabinet statusTHE Minister of State with responsibility for science and technology hopes to develop the brief to a point where it achieves …Thu Jul 03 1997 - 01:00
Answers to science questions ease confusionCONFUSION has reigned since the Taoiseach's announcement last week that the Minister for Education, Mr Martin, was assuming control…Thu Jul 03 1997 - 01:00
Severe childhood obesity linked to genetic disorderA UK RESEARCH team headed by a Dublin professor has, for the first time, linked severe childhood obesity to a genetic disorder…Wed Jun 25 1997 - 01:00
Star-gazer found a "fuzzy spot" in the sky which changed his lifeDick Ahlstrom, Science Editor, spoke to himThu Jun 19 1997 - 01:00
Genetic faults are linked to some vitamin deficienciesAS MANY as one in 10 Irish people may have a genetic fault that could leave them deficient in certain vitamins, according to …Wed Jun 11 1997 - 01:00
Monitoring for radioactivity to be stepped up over lobsterMONITORING for radioactivity in fish in the Irish Sea is to be intensified following confirmation that a lobster recovered off…Sat Jun 07 1997 - 01:00
Few occupants warned of risk have had work done to end it"IT IS more important that householders be informed than be worried," says Dr Tom O'Flaherty, chief executive of the Radiological…Wed Jun 04 1997 - 01:00
Householders urged to test homes for levels of radioactive gasHOUSEHOLDERS in Co Sligo and much of the south-east have been urged to test their homes for radioactive radon gas following the…Wed Jun 04 1997 - 01:00
Ukranian delegation on tour of SellafieldA SENIOR Ukrainian delegation, including a government minister and the general director of the Chernobyl nuclear power station…Tue Jun 03 1997 - 01:00
Through the loopholeTEMPTING strawberries and raspberries will soon appear in the shops, but are you sure you know what you are buying?Tue Jun 03 1997 - 01:00
All the usual suspectsTHERE are thousands of food borne bacteria and viruses capable of causing the familiar, unwelcome symptoms of food poisoningTue Jun 03 1997 - 01:00
Who are you going to call?THE Government is watching to make sure the food we eat is safe.Mon Jun 02 1997 - 01:00
Ozone loss can result in lasting damage"I WOULD take it as a warning," states Prof Howard Sidebottom, a UCD expert in ozone depletion chemistryMon Jun 02 1997 - 01:00
Research discovers high levels of radioactive radon gasHIGH levels of radioactive radon gas have been found in parts of Ireland where low levels had been predicted, according to research…Mon Jun 02 1997 - 01:00
White Paper on science may have done "more harm than good"THE Government's White Paper on science may have done more harm than good, according to the Irish Research Scientists' Association…Fri May 30 1997 - 01:00
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYFIANNA Fail in government would keep science and technology interests at the Cabinet table and has promised to increase research…Fri May 30 1997 - 01:00
Maynooth joins project to contact Comet WirtanenCOMET HaleBopp put on the best cometary display in centuries during its recent visit, but another comet is likely to become much…Thu May 29 1997 - 01:00
Brighter prospects ahead for seasonal forecastsDON'T ask Dr Tony Hollingsworth what kind of weather to expect this summer. He has a good idea but he won't tell youFri May 23 1997 - 01:00
All eyes on where the Taylor made seat will goDUBLIN South West is a noteworthy constituency for at least two reasons: the average age of the electorate is the lowest in the…Fri May 23 1997 - 01:00
BNFL confirms nuclear fuel moved by airBRITISH Nuclear Fuels has confirmed that it is transporting nuclear products containing uranium and plutonium by air, a practice…Thu May 22 1997 - 01:00
2,000 computer problems and EMU could cost £1.5bnTHE twin impacts of EMU and the year 2000 problem on computer systems will have damaging consequences for companies unless they…Wed May 21 1997 - 01:00
Five Irish beaches fail to meet EU bathing-water quality standardsFIVE beaches in Wicklow, Donegal, Dublin and Louth have failed to meet minimum standards in the EU's annual survey of bathing…Wed May 21 1997 - 01:00
PDs will not transfer votes with FF in Harney's constituencyTHE Progressive Democrats will not operate a vote transfer arrangement with Fianna Fail in the Dublin constituency of its party…Sat May 17 1997 - 01:00
FF plans to target Irish scientists abroad to create jobsFORMAL linkages with Irish scientists abroad as a way to foster job creation here are to be proposed as part of Fianna Fail's…Wed May 14 1997 - 01:00
State support for research derisory - UCC presidentTHE president of UCC has criticised the Government for being unable to understand the "essential role" research has played in…Fri May 09 1997 - 01:00
Oil reserves to run dry by 2036GLOBAL oil reserves will be gone by 2036 and the economic and social implications of this demand serious planning by world governments…Fri May 09 1997 - 01:00
Cork `bug detectives' develop quick test for dangerous hospital bacteriumA CORK research group has developed a rapid test for the potentially fatal antibiotic-resistant bacterium, MRSA, which could …Fri May 09 1997 - 01:00
Young Scientist baton handed to EsatAER LINGUS has ended its 33 year role as sponsor of the annual Young Scientist Exhibition, handing over to Esat TelecomThu May 08 1997 - 01:00
Call for industry R&D initiativeINDUSTRY representative groups have called for a State backed "innovation initiative" to encourage more investment by Irish companies…Thu May 01 1997 - 01:00
RIA condemns lack of funds for scientific researchSCIENTIFIC research in Ireland will "stagnate, atrophy and die" unless the Government begins to fund it properly, the Royal Irish…Wed Apr 30 1997 - 01:00
Government is urged to appoint a Minister for ScienceTHE Government should appoint a Minister for Science and boost investment in scientific research from the current £2Wed Apr 30 1997 - 01:00
Grants announced to reduce radon levelsTHE Government has announced a grant scheme to help reduce radon levels in private and local authority dwellingsTue Apr 29 1997 - 01:00
Mapping the maze of state R&D fundsTHE State support services have not made it easy for the company director looking for Government cash for research and development…Mon Apr 28 1997 - 01:00
Electronic jobs vulnerable to market trendsIRELAND'S electronics sector remains too vulnerable to fluctuations in world demand for computer equipment and job losses could…Sat Apr 26 1997 - 01:00
Meningitis outbreak is not epidemic, doctor saysIRELAND is not experiencing a meningitis epidemic despite a recent rapid rise in the number of cases nationally, according to…Thu Apr 24 1997 - 01:00
Hepatitis B mutations discovered in DublinA MUTATED form of the viral illness, hepatitis B, has been identified in two Dublin patients, the first such cases to be found…Thu Apr 24 1997 - 01:00
Rapid increase in food-borne illness is noted by conferenceINCREASED dependence on convenience foods with fewer preservatives and intensive farming methods are contributing towards a rapid…Wed Apr 23 1997 - 01:00
Cancer studies show screening successSCREENING for breast cancer can achieve a 25 per cent reduction in patient mortalityWed Apr 23 1997 - 01:00
One small step for Spring as a spaceman came calling to TraleeTRALEE was in carnival mood when the spaceman came to visitSat Apr 19 1997 - 01:00
