The Irish Times

Is the pursuit of happiness making us miserable?

The idea that you have to always be happy is what makes people unhappy – ironically

Sun Apr 17 2022 - 06:00

How to stay optimistic as the pandemic grinds ever onwards

‘Perspective thinking’, getting outdoors and having things to look forward to can all help

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 03:46

Got the fear? Here’s how to re-enter the world

As the country prepares to reopen, there are ways to ready yourself for a return to society

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00

Pandemic burnout: Irritable, tired, overwhelmed? Here’s what to do about it

The past year has put increased demands on people trying to figure out a new way of working

Sun May 09 2021 - 06:00

Hacking the brain’s ‘software’ for better health and confidence

Research Lives: Prof Ian Robertson, co-director of the Global Brain Health Institute

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 06:00

Is Government at risk of ‘losing the room’ in Covid-19 fight?

Experts say State must balance restrictions with rewards to maintain public buy-in

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 01:00

Most people want more, not fewer, restrictions, survey shows – ESRI expert

Opposition to Covid-19 measures ‘miles off’ quiet majority’s view, says Prof Pete Lunn

Mon Oct 05 2020 - 13:23

Going for a walk today? These are the rules you need to follow

Jennifer O’Connell has written down the unwritten rules of walking in the age of Covid-19

Mon May 04 2020 - 05:00

Plastic snugs and seats for all: The pub after the pandemic

We won’t have ‘packed pubs’ anytime soon, so how will going for a socially distant pint work?

Sat Apr 25 2020 - 06:00

Coronavirus: Varadkar’s call-to-arms vests power in public action

Clear messages and sense of collective survival key to behaviour change, experts say

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 19:13

Two-thirds of people say Ireland is too politically correct

Sign of the Times: Survey suggests fear of change as 47% say we are ‘losing Irishness’

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00

Self-driving cars: Is the autonomous dream slipping away from us?

Ford and the PSA Group are the latest to back away from fully robotic vehicles

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00

This means war: psychologists try to make sense of Brexit

What are they thinking? When it comes to Brexit, the answer has several layers

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 00:52

‘The doctors are the good guys and I am a hysterical mother’

The publication of a report on her late son’s cancer compounded a mother's grief

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 07:01

UK business chiefs ‘deeply concerned’ time is running out for Brexit deal

Business will have to implement plans for ‘worst-case scenario’, the leaders said

Sun Jun 24 2018 - 14:03

‘Stressed’: This TV programme gave me high blood pressure

Watching this nervy RTÉ documentary, my blood pressure spiked before the ad break

Wed May 23 2018 - 23:02

World War veteran’s funeral hears of role in D-Day landings

Frank Denvir, one of Ireland’s longest surviving participants, laid to rest in Co Cork

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 22:18

‘Anxious’ or ‘excited’? How to find your stress sweet spot

Learn to redirect stress into motivation and excitement, rather than anxiety and fear

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 07:00

Mercedes-Benz overtakes BMW in the luxury market

Revamped SUV line-up has driven strong comeback by Daimler AG brand

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 17:42

Sonia O’Sullivan: TUEs an easier way to cross the pain barrier

Love of sport for its purity, natural ability and talent in athletes is being diminished

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 05:00

Apple may develop self-driving car with BMW

US analyst suggests companies could collaborate on Apple’s ‘Project Titan’ car project

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 01:00

Joe Mulholland not ready to hand over reins of summer school just yet

MacGill Summer School director says there is an ‘absolute hunger’ for discussion on Ireland

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 01:00

Extending retirement age could benefit elderly and economy, summer school told

ESRI director says older people working longer need not mean fewer jobs for young

Fri Jul 22 2016 - 01:01

Car tech: fight for centre stack is opening salvo in auto connectivity war

Google and Apple vying to become ‘brain’ that will run touchscreens in new cars

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 08:30

Tech stress – how do you cope with it?

Overloaded email boxes and endless notifications mean sleepless nights for many

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 18:00

Are we responding to terrorism in the ‘wrong’ way?

How the ‘terrorised’ respond can give ammunition for terrorism to continue, argues Ian Roberston

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 10:00

Can you teach wellbeing? Martin Seligman thinks so

American professor Martin Seligman has pioneered positive psychology, inverting the traditional focus of his profession

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 13:00

Hack warning shuts down Nissan’s online electric car app

Nissan’s ConnectEV app switched off after security vulnerabilities discovered

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 12:29

Combatting dementia: A noble aspiration

Scale-up of research at TCD and in US with help of Atlantic Philanthropies funding improves chance of better outcomes

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 00:00

Young people buying ‘slabs of beer’ instead of six packs

MacGill summer school hears call for minimum pricing to curtail alcohol crisis

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 17:00

Tom Cribbin inspired by Westmeath’s rise from rock-bottom

Manager believes they can beat Dublin six months after crisis of confidence in county

Sat Jul 11 2015 - 01:38

Car giants welcome new rivals from the tech sector

Auto executives welcome idea of Apple and Google entering market

Wed Mar 04 2015 - 01:00

Geneva motor show: Car giants welcome suggestions of Apple and Google rivals

Executives see entry of tech firms into car market as a positive development as it could also bring younger generation of tech focussed consumers into the motor sector

Tue Mar 03 2015 - 13:30

BMW sounds alarm over tech companies seeking connected car data

Concerns over fine line taken by the automotive industry between functionality and privacy

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 01:10