The Irish Times

What is Twitter doing to your brain?

Unthinkable: New technology may give the impression your mind is no longer your own

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 05:00

Does the key to consciousness lie within our brains?

Much recent research supports the view that science can describe consciousness

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 03:00

Sporting Controversies: How Rule 42 and England were both shown the door

The decision to open Croke Park up to rugby and soccer went right down to the wire in 2005

Mon May 18 2020 - 06:00

Genetics shed light on origins of Irish strains of Covid-19

Strains identified in Dublin, Cork and Limerick linked to Birmingham, Boston and Copenhagen

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 02:15

What makes children smart: genes or environment?

A UCD professor sparked controversy when he claimed top students from affluent backgrounds do better due to genetics. We asked experts for their views

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 00:00

Hard-working Rafael Nadal shows he's not finished yet

Spaniard has played in Federer’s long shadow but is still capable of generating his own light

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 05:00

Plastic brains: how upbringing makes little difference to personality

A Trinity neurogeneticist’s book may become highly influential in the field and beyond

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 01:00

Autism’s connection with air pollution explored in research

Evidence links airborne particles to condition but more studies are needed

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 01:00

Box-office Tyson Fury evokes memories of Muhammad Ali

Fine performance against Wilder in LA has thrown a cat amongst heavyweight pigeons

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 19:33

Wozniacki beats the heat by serving up visions of margaritas

US Open: Danish second seed holds off Sam Stosur’s attack on scorching hot day two

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 22:30

‘Alive!’ printer Datascope sold to Webprint

Enniscorthy company’s customers expected to transfer to Cork operator

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 18:35

‘I’ll fight him’: Anthony Joshua calls out Deontay Wilder

Briton condemns American’s ‘I want a body on my record’ remark after winning WBO title

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 01:00

Caroline Wozniacki ‘feeling good’ as she looks for first grand slam

Great Dane beats Magdalena Rybarikova to reach last eight of Australian Open

Sun Jan 21 2018 - 23:00

Australia complete first Test thrashing of England

Warner and Bancroft steer hosts home to secure resounding 10-wicket win at Gabba

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 06:36

England on the brink as Australia dominate in Brisbane

Hosts need another 56 to take first Test after Lyon, Starc and Warner torment tourists

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 11:38

‘Very happy, no?’ Nadal’s cup runneth over after grand slam win

World number one has now won 16 majors, but talk is still about rivalry with Federer

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 01:00

When Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield: 20 years on

Second meeting between heavyweight greats came to a shocking end at the MGM Grand

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 16:42

Dominic Thiem beats unpredictable Gaël Monfils in London

The young Austrian wins 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 at ATP World Tour finals at O2 Arena in Greenwich

Tue Nov 15 2016 - 20:42

Great Serb Novak Djokovic widens gap with chasing pack

Djokovic drops first set but rallies to crush Murray in French Open Tennis Championship

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 23:00

ATP rejects claims it sought to cover up match-fixing

Investigation into match-fixing is due to be aired on BBC Radio on Tuesday night

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 00:54

Rafael Nadal strikes Andy Murray with low blow at Australian Open

British number one takes Spaniard’s practice shot to the groin - they may meet in last four

Fri Jan 15 2016 - 14:21

Anthony Joshua finishes Dillian Whyte in style after first real test

Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan retires after seven rounds of attrition against Chris Eubank Jr

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 13:03

Remodelled Nadal faces wary Djokovic in ATP semi-final

World number five tested by compatriot Ferrer ahead of clash with Serbian rival

Fri Nov 20 2015 - 20:48

Are science and religion really in conflict? The Unthinkable debate

The Irish Times Unthinkable debate seeks resolution to the ‘God versus science’ row

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 13:15

Unthinkable: Should college places be awarded by lottery?

Using a lottery is preferable to distributing goods based on ‘bad reasons’, argues political scientist Peter Stone

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 06:00

Unthinkable: Should Trinity make poverty history or find a cure for cancer?

TCD has pledged to tackle one of the ‘great questions facing humankind’, but which one should it choose?

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 10:49

Bouchard bounced into ‘Twirlgate’ by insensitive Australian reporter

Social media storm as World No 1 Serena Williams also asked to “do a little twirl”

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 23:00

Rumble in the Jungle: 40 years on from Muhammad Ali’s crowning glory

‘Not a single respected critic spoke up for him. He was 40-1 with some bookmakers and nearly every expert feared for his safety against the monster that was Foreman’

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 15:38