Irish scientists shine in solar-cell development
Thanks to their tireless research, thin-film solar cells have broken efficiency record
Climate change report: ‘It’s now or never if we want to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees’
Irish climatologist says report gives countries ‘an F or E minus’ in terms of performance
Dementia risk ‘doubles’ with two or more chronic health issues at middle age
‘Landmark study’ shows existing issues can be ‘strongly predictive’ of dementia later in life
The book thief: He obtained hundreds of unpublished manuscripts, but nobody knows why
The FBI has arrested Filippo Bernardini, accusing him of stealing unpublished books
The Irish woman and London museum debunking British myths about the second World War
London Letter: Imperial War Museum initiative fills gaps in understanding of Holocaust
What does Nphet know about antigen testing that the rest of the world doesn’t?
Many disagree with Nphet, among whom are the WHO and European Commission
First female senior professor appointed at Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
Caitriona Jackman to lead research on magnetic bubbles surrounding magnetised planets
Dementia risk lower for people in stimulating jobs, study suggests
Researchers say cognitively stimulating jobs include demanding tasks and high job control
Irish consumer attitudes shift to new habits as Covid restrictions ease
Pricewatch: Purchases now based on ‘factors beyond price and quality’, new research says
Covid Q&A: What you need to know about child vaccinations
Why inoculate my son or daughter? And what have other countries done on this issue?
Recreating chemistry from the origin of life
Dr Seán Jordan, postdoctoral researcher at DCU Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics
‘It’s not just a boss in an emergency. It’s constant’: Should we ban out-of-hours emails?
Many workers feel more under siege than ever from work messages that arrive at all hours
Whitty says Britain faces winter surge of coronavirus after current wave fades
Study finds rise in cases in England is being driven by younger people who have not yet been vaccinated
Patent battle simmers over global access to Covid vaccine
Pharma companies accused of hoarding the know-how and the intellectual property to protect poorer populations
Study finds higher rate of dementia in those who get less sleep
Research conducted over 30 years suggests that getting more than six hours sleep a night may be important during middle age
Covid variant first found in India the latest to cause concern
B1617 cases in England are doubling weekly, with the latest update recording 103 cases
Not tonight, darling: If you’ve lost your libido in lockdown, here’s how to get it back
Sex drives are suffering after a year of working from home. But there are ways to jump-start them
Climate activist charged with trespassing at TCD to spend Christmas in jail
Man who believes college’s response is inadequate refused to comply with bail conditions
Earwax test could check for stress-related conditions, scientists say
Researchers say the method is a cheap and effective way to measure cortisol levels
Syrian refugee injured in Beirut seeking visa to attend Trinity
‘I said I don’t know if I can make it because I thought I was going to die’
Coronavirus: Second wave in the UK ‘inevitable’, warns Johnson
British government considering two-week lockdown after 4,322 new cases confirmed
Older people more vulnerable to coronavirus due to aging immune system
As we age, we begin to run out of certain immune cells which makes fighting off pathogens more complicated
12 ways of avoiding dementia identified in major new study
New modifiable factors include alcohol consumption, head injuries in mid-life and air pollution
‘Digital divide’: Subsidise internet access for older people, say experts
UK study finds links between frequent web use and heightened wellbeing in older adults
World population set to shrink after 2064, claims new study
Research published in Lancet forecasts major shifts in population and economic power
‘The recovery needs to be a full-scale economic renewal’
Top economist Mariana Mazzucato on ‘doing economics differently’ in a post-Covid-19 world
Warning over visitors from Ireland entering Britain without quarantine
Independent scientific experts say North should harmonise its Covid policies with those of the Republic
Leaving Cert to be cancelled: But will 'Plan B' be fair to students?
Most candidates want it – but some may change their mind if they miss out on points
NHS issues new PPE guidance due to shortage of surgical gowns
Britain’s chief scientific adviser says Covid-19 deaths are reaching a plateau but will remain high for some time
Why we should all care about the loss of bees
The decline of the insects could make things even worse as we face a sixth great extinction
Teenagers who spend too much time inactive at higher risk of depression
Light activity such as walking associated with significant reduction in depression
Only 11.8% of website ‘cookie banners’ are complying with GDPR
Designs that remove opt-out button from first page increase consent by 22 to 23%
Art lovers more likely have longer lives, research finds
Engagement with arts every few months lowers risk of dying by 31 per cent, study finds
Scientists discover distant planet which could support life
‘It’s the only other planet we know with the right temperature, atmosphere and water’
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