Do we need to have a Covid vaccine for domestic animals?
While there is no evidence that cats or dogs spread the virus to humans, a jab is feasible
Christmas trees and the four-colour theorem
Mapmakers and tilers have found how elegant variation can be achieved with care
The Irish Times view on empty stadiums: Games without crowds
The fan experience is suffering in the pandemic – as is the performance of players, some evidence suggests
Sea-level rise could double extreme coastal flood events every five years
Ireland is already experiencing bigger storm surges exacerbated by the sea level rise
Trying to lose weight? Consider time-restricted eating
Intermittent fasting can have benefits if you are obese or overweight
A bitter pill: anti-ageing drug halts health benefits of exercise
Diabetes drug metformin, also taken to slow ageing, can blunt physical changes from exercise, according to a new report
Midterms are a chance to restore ‘sanity’ to US politics - Obama
‘If we don’t step up, things can get worse,’ says former US president during speech
Obama publicly lambasts Trump for first time since election
Former president called for restoration of ‘honesty, decency and lawfulness in government’
St Patrick’s Day parades: round-up from around the country
Thousands brave cold to celebrate national day around Ireland
How to hide on St Patrick’s Day: dress as a leprechaun
Patrick Freyne takes his place for Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day parade
‘The emotion is incredible’: being in a St Patrick’s parade marching band
It can cost a marching band $500K to come to Ireland for the St Patrick’s Day parade
Criticising Israel brings ‘lifetime punishment’, says US academic
Dr Steven Salaita sued university after being denied job because of anti-Israel tweets
TCD to host conference on academic boycott of Israel
Prof Steven Salaita, who lost out on academic post over tweets against Israel, to speak at event
Pioneering software engineer and Cobol co-designer
Obituary: Jean E Sammet. Born: March 23rd, 1928. Died: May 20th, 2017
Young Americans in Ireland: ‘He got Ohio, he f***ing got Ohio’
Democrats Abroad host viewing party for election at Arlington Hotel, Dublin
‘Trump is obnoxious but he is transformative’
Billionaire’s fans see him crushing home senator Marco Rubio in Florida primary
Trump rally called off after protesters clash with supporters
Rivals say Donald Trump’s campaign encourages violence and ‘nasty’ environment
The future: health sensors that dissolve in the body
Implanted devices are being developed that can feed health data to a computer and then disappear
As ageing population grows, so do robotic health aides
Scientists are experimenting with drones and robots to help elderly people care for themselves at home
Intelligence isn’t everything: children, IQ and success
Intellectual ability is far from the only element at play in academic achievement, and telling children they are smart could even have a detrimental effect
Teaching culturally diverse children is a challenge for Irish schools
Opinion: Changing the profile and training of our teachers is vital to avoid the alienation and underachievement of ethnic minorities
Tyndall’s got talent, and its new CSO plans to develop it
Rank Prize-winner Eoin O’Reilly turns his laser precision on the Tyndall Institute
Man gets 90 years for attack on Irish student in Chicago
Vicious assault in April 2010 left Natasha McShane with severe brain damage
Man fought to get Natasha McShane conviction overturned
Heriberto Viramontes found guilty of attempting to murder Irish student in Chicago
State Claims Agency in the spotlight over handling of sensitive medical cases
Analysis: the agency’s objective is to manage claims to ensure the State’s liability and other expenses are ‘contained at the lowest level achievable’
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