Ingenious Ireland a window on a not so distant past
Breadth of the book ranges from natural history to industrialisation and to sociology
Leading role played in climate research by Irish scientists recalled
Second Robert Boyle Winter School will examine critical contribution of Boyle and John Tyndall
Rethinking stereotypes about science and the arts
Unthinkable: Prof Tom McLeish identifies eight stages of creation common to disciplines as diverse as painting and biology
Is science influenced by politics?
No one is immune from political upheaval, but science has a way of weeding out incorrect hypotheses over time
The Irishman who 'invented' milk chocolate, and served the royal family
Hans Sloane also acted as private physician to three British monarchs
Science history matters too much for us to carry on neglecting it
Remarkably few colleges offer first degrees, and senior university posts are rare
Dedicated followers of fission
National Children’s Science Centre is aimed at stimulating children’s natural curiosity and encouraging them to explore and discover
What’s your county’s claim to fame?
A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin: The scientific origins for ‘saints and scholars’
While we might not always celebrate our scientific heritage, it is entwined with our history and culture
The rescue of Cashel’s magical but mouldering library
The Bolton Library, which contains rare books from the 13th to 18th centuries, is being transferred to safer environs. Many treasures are being discovered along the way
The art market: recovery in Ireland while international boom continues
Auctioneers confidence restored as demand returns
Tributes to late science journalist Mary Mulvihill at Waterford event
Robert Boyle Summer School hears from speakers on the theme of fraud in science
‘Finest private library’ of rare publications
Collection of late Tony Sweeney to be auctioned at Adam’s
Robert Boyle’s ‘Sceptical Chymist’ sells for near €0.5m
New record for highest price ever paid at auction for book by an Irish-born writer
Ireland’s rich history in science deserves acclaim
Opinion: time to give John Bell the recognition he deserves
Fraudulent research results: how common are they?
Recent cases make one wonder how much dubious research slips through the peer-review process
Climate change needs ethical discourse involving all - President
Higgins speaks to Royal Society in London during state visit to Britain
When particles collide: high on the Higgs boson
A visit to the Large Hadron Collider exhibition in London is a must for the curious
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Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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