TCD scientists gain insight into brainSCIENTISTS at Trinity College Dublin have discovered how two proteins interact to guide connections between brain cells.Tue Sept 28 2010 - 01:00
When breathing is a struggleChronic obstructive pulmonary disease ranks fourth as cause of death in the western world, but it’s unclear how many people in…Tue Sept 28 2010 - 01:00
TCD study sheds light on solar powerFORECASTS OF activity on the sun that can disrupt telecommunications systems on Earth are set to improve, thanks to research …Wed Sept 22 2010 - 01:00
Why does exercise blunt your appetite?THAT’S THE WHY: It’s one of those “How did that happen?” moments: why is it that you felt peckish before you went to the gym…Tue Sept 07 2010 - 01:00
Robot-assisted surgery is launched at Mater PrivateA NEW programme to be launched today at the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin will offer robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery…Tue Aug 31 2010 - 01:00
What makes our feet get smelly?THAT’S THE WHY: If there’s a gag that never fails to raise a chuckle from small kids, it’s to hold up a sock and pretend to …Tue Aug 31 2010 - 01:00
Uncovered: the family tree of the centipedeNUI Maynooth researchers have discovered that a large group of creepy-crawlies are more closely related to crabs than they are…Thu Aug 26 2010 - 01:00
Why does nickel bring some people out in a rash?THAT’S THE WHY : When we pick out jewellery, we put some thought into it: is the colour, shape and size right for me? Is it …Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
ECT side effects may be short-termMANY SIDE EFFECTS linked to memory and thought processes following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are transient, according to…Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
Meaty issue at heart of cancer riskJoanna Lumley reckons that being a vegetarian keeps cancer at bayTue Aug 17 2010 - 01:00
Primary school questionnaire aims to discover prevalence of autismA NEW study plans to get a better picture of autism prevalence in Ireland by asking consenting parents of primary-school age …Tue Aug 17 2010 - 01:00
Why is heat such a killer?THAT’S THE WHY: Wildfires in Russia and a death at the world sauna championships have served as recent reminders in the news…Tue Aug 17 2010 - 01:00
Why are most of your cells not your own?THAT’S THE WHY: You might like to think you are you. And, in many ways, of course you areTue Aug 10 2010 - 01:00
Painkiller overuse can cause headachesTAKING PAINKILLERS or anti-migraine medications too frequently can result in chronic headaches, an expert has warned.Tue Aug 10 2010 - 01:00
What stops people shouting and waving when drowning?THAT'S THE WHY: What does drowning look like? Someone waving and calling out for help?Tue Aug 03 2010 - 01:00
Why do some people live to be 100?THAT’S THE WHY: One of my favourite stories about Jeanne Calment (below) is that on her birthday a visitor came to the nursing…Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
Why do people hiccup?THAT’S THE WHY: They can strike at the most inopportune of moments, and getting rid of them quickly might require heroic holding…Tue Jul 20 2010 - 01:00
Exploring the generic questionARE GENERIC medicines really as good as big-name brands? It’s a question you might find yourself asking more frequently.Tue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00
Health GemIf you do one thing this week... start the day with extra-virgin olive oilTue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00
Why Are People Different Heights?THAT’S THE WHY: The tallest person in modern history for whom there are reliable measurements was Robert Pershing WadlowTue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00
Beefing up our electronic research infrastructureIrish research centres are co-operating to construct a high-speed network that can handle enormous amounts of dataThu Jul 08 2010 - 01:00
Why does E.Coli give us food poisoning?THAT’S THE WHY: It’s a tiny bug but it has a big, bad name: Escherichia coli, or E.coli for shortTue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
The science of entertaining kidsON A whim last week, I asked my seven-year old if she fancied coming with me to the Science Gallery in Trinity College.Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Why do we have curly or straight hair?THAT’S THE WHY: Whether you cut it, style it to within an inch of its life, cover it or simply leave it be, your natural hair…Tue Jun 29 2010 - 01:00
The fragility of geneticsWhen her daughter was diagnosed with Fragile X, Maria Panza says the isolation she felt was terrifyingTue Jun 22 2010 - 01:00
Business partner programme connects entrepreneurs with inventorsWHEN GERRY Burke met Danny Kelly, they clicked right awayMon Jun 21 2010 - 01:00
