Irish study to 'camouflage' stents in bodyA NEW study which is led by researchers in Galway is looking to “camouflage” implanted stent devices in the body to reduce long…Tue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
Why should you grin and bear it?THAT’S THE WHY: THE WORK deadlines are stacking up like a losing game of TetrisTue Oct 02 2012 - 01:00
Electric repairs for heart damage?SMALL PRINTS : Could electrified nanotubes offer a route to help repair damaged hearts in the future?Thu Sept 27 2012 - 01:00
The alternative Nobel prizesSMALL PRINTS : DID YOU know that leaning to the left can make the Eiffel Tower seem smaller, that you can make diamonds from…Thu Sept 27 2012 - 01:00
Fat fighterCAN AN immune cell found in fat tissue and blood protect against obesity and its related ills? And could it even help to reverse…Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Health GemIf you do one thing this week... beat desk slouch with some quick yogaTue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Lifestyle factors link to dementiaEU-funded project hopes to identify the habits that can be linked to the diseaseTue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Batty about researchEARLIER THIS month the European Research Council, which funds blue-sky research, announced its “starting grant” awardsMon Sept 24 2012 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... know the symptoms of a heart attack, and act on themTue Sept 18 2012 - 01:00
Why does your heart beat?THAT’S THE WHY: WHEN YOU were in your mother’s womb, your heart started to beatTue Sept 18 2012 - 01:00
Small printsIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Magical Materials exhibition at the Science Gallery in Dublin.Thu Sept 13 2012 - 01:00
Why is disrupting the body clock not a great idea for health?THAT’S THE WHY: THE CLOCK on the wall has an important role in organising our days and nights, but did you know that you have…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Why Do Humans Have Babies Who Can't Look After Themselves?THAT’S THE WHY: IF YOU have any experience with a newborn, you’ll know that he or she needs a lot of care and minding in those…Tue Sept 04 2012 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... keep moving on the way back to schoolTue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
A generation rich in folic acidA recent study found more than 90 per cent of an elderly group had unmetabolised folic acid in their bloodTue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
Why hold gymnastics events on the moon?THAT’S THE WHY: THIS SUMMER we saw plenty of feats of human performance in London at the OlympicsTue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
Why can karate experts pack such a punch?THAT’S THE WHY: HAVE YOU ever watched someone highly trained in karate as they break a block of wood or even a brick with their…Tue Aug 21 2012 - 01:00
Health GemIf you do one thing this week...boost your own activity and the kids might followTue Aug 14 2012 - 01:00
Beetles take the gold in trials of strengthSMALL PRINT: HUMAN ATHLETES have been achieving impressive feats of strength this summer at the London 2012 OlympicsThu Aug 09 2012 - 01:00
Study focuses on 'virus-eye' view of immunityWHEN A virus gets into a human cell, how does the cell react? A new international study involving Trinity College Dublin has …Tue Aug 07 2012 - 01:00
Why can a vivid memory feel so real?THAT’S THE WHY: HAVE YOU ever had a memory so vivid that it feels like you are back in the real moment?Tue Aug 07 2012 - 01:00
Why do some muscles become paralysed during sleep?THAT’S THE WHY: WHEN YOU are asleep, you cycle through different phases, including one called rapid eye movement or REM sleep…Tue Jul 31 2012 - 01:00
Why might gut bugs be linked to mood?THAT’S THE WHY: IT MIGHT not be the most appetising of thoughts, but your gut typically harbours trillions of bacteriaTue Jul 24 2012 - 01:00
Research on flies and insects is buzzingAs many of the basic processes in flies are seen in humans – and flies are remarkably resistant to infections – their study and…Mon Jul 23 2012 - 01:00
Why is it so hard to grow bone in the lab?THAT’S THE WHY: THE BONES that make up your skeleton are pretty impressiveTue Jul 17 2012 - 01:00
The secret is in the starsWhere are you from? You might answer that it’s the place you were born or where you live nowMon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
'Vibrating strings' may hold the keyThe next time you pour a drink of sparkling water, stop and look at the bubblesSat Jul 14 2012 - 01:00
Magnetic trout snoutSMALL PRINT: How do trout get about? Magnets in their snouts helpThu Jul 12 2012 - 01:00
Healthy picture of science in DublinScience festival aims to help understanding of health issuesTue Jul 10 2012 - 01:00
Why do some people develop chronic pain?THAT’S THE WHY: WHY DO some people, but not others, go on to develop chronic, persistent pain after an episode of back pain…Tue Jul 10 2012 - 01:00
Irish firms show form to innovateIrish companies working in the bloodstock and animal health industry are developing markets by being innovative and flexibleMon Jul 02 2012 - 01:00
Cheetah's speedy strideSMALL PRINT: WITH THE Olympics coming up, we could see a few world records smashed.Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Why do you have a coil in your inner ear?THAT’S THE WHY: LISTEN: if you can hear what is happening around you, it’s thanks in part to a structure in your inner ear called…Tue Jun 26 2012 - 01:00
Health GemIf you do one thing this week... get enough sleep, to help food choicesTue Jun 26 2012 - 01:00
Cork firm secures €2m to help take bone-graft product to marketCORK-BASED COMPANY SurgaColl Technologies has secured more than €2 million in funding that will support them in commercialising…Mon Jun 25 2012 - 01:00
Why might 'beer goggles' make faces seem more attractive?THAT’S THE WHY : IT’S THE stuff of pub lore: the “beer goggles” that can make people look more attractive when alcohol is influencing…Tue Jun 19 2012 - 01:00
