Why can stress and fear block pain?THAT’S THE WHY: Have you ever wondered why, in high-stress situations, sometimes people can just keep going through the pain…Tue Nov 01 2011 - 00:00
Medtech area in rude healthSuccessful start-ups are as much about getting hold of smart people and listening to them as they are about financeFri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Putting a spark into food preservationSAFEBAG: WE’VE ALL BEEN there: bought some perfectly good-looking fresh fruit or vegetables only to find that within a couple…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Countdown to 2012's medical top 10MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY: The Cleveland Clinic has just brought out its annual list of technologies that are predicted to make big…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Things that go bump in the night, or things that go bump in your brain?SMALL PRINT: WE ARE HEADED for the spookiest night of the year: Halloween. But what does science make of the paranormal?Thu Oct 27 2011 - 01:00
Health gemIF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK... keep a lid on sweets before HalloweenTue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
A deadly reason to vaccinateNEWS FOCUS: The measles epidemic is being driven by a failure to vaccinateTue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
The robosurgeon will see you nowSMALL PRINT: A smart scalpel that knows when to stop cutting so that it spares healthy tissue? Zapping wounds with mini “lightning…Tue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
Why do nails grow at a different rate?THAT’S THE WHY: It’s not a question that keeps most people awake at night, but perhaps it may have struck you during the more…Tue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
Dinosaur speed demon not for turningSMALL PRINT: A SPEEDY, seven-metre-long, meat-eating dinosaur that stalked South America in its heydey appears to have had an…Thu Oct 20 2011 - 01:00
Why lithium can help stabilise moodTHAT’S THE WHY: The history of medicine is replete with drugs that came into use because they can bring about the desired effect…Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
Study of adolescents aged 11-13 finds 15% show signs of mental disorderA STUDY of adolescent children has found that about 15 per cent show signs of having a current mental disorder and that up to…Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
Putting existing ideas to best useThe Conference Centre is hosting a display of technologies adapted to potent new usesFri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
In space no one can hear you giggle - and other stuff astronauts knowSMALL PRINT: WHAT’S IT really like to be an astronaut? Think giggling during take-off, manoeuvring some tricky parking and having…Fri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
Blind faithTHERE’S A VIDEO on YouTube that shows a teenager stumbling through a dimly lit mazeThu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
A walk on the numerical sideSMALL PRINT: Lace up your sturdy shoes: the annual Hamilton Walk takes place later this monthThu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
Yawning gap between beetle and tortoiseSMALL PRINT: It has been a busy few days in science-land, with Nobel Prize announcements honouring discoveries about our immune…Thu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... don’t overlook white fruit and vegetablesTue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Study links brain injury to pituitary dysfunctionBRAIN TRAUMA from a head injury or stroke can be linked with pituitary problems in some patients, according to research at Beaumont…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
HIV pioneer warns of new vaccine's limitationsA VACCINE that targets HIV infection is being developed in the US and will likely start human trials in coming years – but we…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Why do we find smells pleasant or disgusting?THAT’S THE WHY: Given the choice, most of us would rather smell the delicate aroma of rose than inhale the pong of old runners…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Resistance rises to antibiotics in E.coli infectionsA STUDY AT Tallaght Hospital, which included more than 42,000 samples, found that antimicrobial resistance in ETue Sept 27 2011 - 01:00
Why is HPV linked with cervical cancer?THAT’S THE WHY: When you think of illnesses caused by viruses, conditions such as colds, flu, hepatitis and Aids might spring…Tue Sept 27 2011 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... avoid obesity forthe sake of your sex lifeTue Sept 27 2011 - 01:00
DCU to expand online teaching programmesDUBLIN CITY University has announced a “major commitment” to online education.Fri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
Why is your healthy body temperature about 37 degrees?THAT’S THE WHY: We humans are particularly toasty creatures, maintaining a normal body temperature of about 37 degrees, give…Tue Sept 13 2011 - 01:00
Bacteria reveal our eating habitsSMALL PRINT: ARE YOU a committed carnivore? Or do you tend to load your plate with plant carbs?Thu Sept 08 2011 - 01:00
Irish research highlighted at biomaterials conferenceWOUND DRESSINGS that can deliver healing genes and tiny scaffolds that can guide growing nerve cells are among Irish research…Tue Sept 06 2011 - 01:00
Clinical trials 'key to cancer results'IRELAND NEEDS to keep building cancer clinical trials to offer patients the state of the art in cancer care.Tue Sept 06 2011 - 01:00
Why does chronic stress affect your dna?THAT’S THE WHY: There can be few people on the planet who enjoy chronic stress, and in general it’s not good news for our bodies…Tue Aug 30 2011 - 01:00
Switching on to 'superbugs'IT’S ONE of the most famous stories of serendipitous discovery in science: in 1928 Alexander Fleming left some bacterial cultures…Thu Aug 18 2011 - 01:00
A tattoo that listens to heart and brainRESEARCHERS IN the US, Singapore and China have developed a flexible monitor that can pick up signals from the body, but rather…Thu Aug 18 2011 - 01:00
Why do we cry tears when we are emotional?THAT’S THE WHY: If the eyes are the windows to the soul, tears surely give those panes a good wash so we can peer in.Tue Aug 16 2011 - 01:00
When the moon goes splatSMALL PRINT: IF YOU ARE A space fan, the last week or so has offered plenty to keep your brain cells tingling, including meteor…Thu Aug 11 2011 - 01:00
Why do we get jet lag?THAT’S THE WHY: If you travel long distances for work or holidays, you have probably experienced the crushing tiredness, irritability…Tue Aug 09 2011 - 01:00
Why does the journey home feel short?THAT’S THE WHY: “Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” It’s a familiar chant that is no doubt ringing in chorus from the backs…Tue Aug 02 2011 - 01:00
