Major science forum gets under way in USThe largest public scientific meeting of its kind in the world gets under way this morning as the American Association for the…Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
Irish climate warming in line with global trendsIreland : Ireland's climate continues to warm up in line with the global picture, according to the latest data from Met Éireann…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
Research one of main 'pillars' of planScience and technology: Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has promised a "radical enhancement" in spending on scientific research…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
'Freak' waves a misnomer as 15% reach twice average heightSo-called "freak" waves, such as the one believed responsible for the sinking of the Honeydew II , are in fact commonplaceTue Jan 16 2007 - 00:00
Maths student figures out way to crack codesThe encryption system used by banks, the military and others to keep information secure is again under attack, this time by a…Fri Jan 12 2007 - 00:00
Invention holds key to traffic safety and securityElectronics: Two 13-year-old students from Co Down have come up with a device that could help reduce injuries and even death…Fri Jan 12 2007 - 00:00
Exploring the strains on our natural habitatsEnvironment: The environment is constantly under threat from pollution and now of climate-driven changes, as seen in two impressive…Fri Jan 12 2007 - 00:00
Showcase of talent opens with energetic displayOpening ceremony: Break-dancers, a robot, a magician and a Minister joined forces to officially open the BT Young Scientist &…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Mechanical arm copies motion of real limbs and can repeat actionsMechanical limb: A mechanical arm developed by three fifth-year students from St Michael's College, Dublin, holds promise as…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Time that could save lives in the air and on the roadProjects: Two students from Co Dublin have come up with a clever device that could also save lives.Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Bogglevision's debut at biggest event yetBT Young Scientist Exhibition: The annual BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, the biggest yet in the 43-year history…Wed Jan 10 2007 - 00:00
Volcano vent keeping it hot for bottomfeedersSome like it hot, but none more so that a collection of unusual creatures living on the mid-Atlantic Ocean floorThu Dec 14 2006 - 00:00
Trinity geneticist tipped for chief science adviser jobThe Government is set to announce a new chief science adviserThu Dec 14 2006 - 00:00
CO2 discharge growing faster than energy useIreland's discharge of climate-changing carbon dioxide has begun to grow faster than our energy use, a development not seen since…Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Diagnostic tests could help to reward healthy lifestylesHealth insurers may agree to reward subscribers who follow recognised healthcare regimes, the founder of Vivas Health has stated…Tue Dec 12 2006 - 00:00
30m killed by Aids since 1981WORLD: The ongoing Aids epidemic has killed 30 million people so far and adds another 250,000 deaths a month to the tollWed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
Radical changes to health research soughtA key Government advisory body has recommended radical changes in the way Ireland conducts health researchFri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
International group aims to deliver fusion plant by 2016FRANCE: A group of 30 countries has signed an agreement to develop the world's most advanced nuclear fusion reactorWed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
Getting the measure of happinessIt is important to be able to measure happiness because it can help you make better decisionsFri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Boost for science and researchScience: State-funded scientific research got a boost with most departments seeing an increase in research related spending.Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Water quality rated by what lies beneathIt is important to know that your water supply is full of bugs, worms and plant slimeThu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
New office to advise on EU research fundingThe Government has opened a dedicated office to help Irish scientists and companies tap into the €50 billion allocated under …Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Project to make maths more relevant launchedTeaching maths will never be the same againWed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Lecture on ancient music of Ireland hits right noteThe sounds of music enjoyed by the Irish 3,000 years ago was played for an audience in Sligo who last night enjoyed a Science…Tue Nov 14 2006 - 00:00
GM crops will help fight poverty, says biotech campaignerIreland should join world efforts to increase the use of genetically modified crops as these "biocrops" could help save lives…Tue Nov 14 2006 - 00:00
When Mars had life with in its graspThere is probably very little likelihood of finding life on Mars today, but things were very different in the past.Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Week of talks and workshops targets youngstersThe sound of prehistoric musical instruments, how to actually measure happiness, the search for aliens and how to build a hot…Thu Nov 09 2006 - 00:00
UN starts global tree planting campaignThe UN Environment Programme has launched an international campaign asking individuals and companies to plant at least one billion…Thu Nov 09 2006 - 00:00
Ireland's climate change issues need 'leadership'Strong political leadership and an effective regulatory framework are required if Ireland is to tackle its greenhouse gas emissions…Wed Nov 08 2006 - 00:00
Red wine compound does trick for mighty miceUS: Overweight mice fed an otherwise terrible, high-calorie diet were found to live longer when also dosed with a compound taken…Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
Earth: chronicle of a birth foretoldHow old is the Earth? Scientists and theologians, geologists and physicists have been haggling over this question for hundreds…Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00
Projections for bird flu deaths revised upwardsGovernment advisers are revising upwards the estimated death toll should avian flu strike IrelandWed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Constitution could inhibit pandemic actionIt may be impossible for the Government to mount a serious response to an avian flu outbreak without changes to the Constitution…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
'Mathematical microscope' makes wavesAdvanced mathematics is providing new ways to see a picture, listen to sounds and analyse informationTue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
Getting the chemistry rightA Drogheda student has won first prize in the annual chemistry essay competition for secondary school studentsThu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
Plants to sustain long-distance space travelFood-producing plants will become a regular feature of long-distance space travelThu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to two AmericansUS: The two Americans behind the satellite experiment that measured the leftover energy from the creation of the universe have…Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00
Genetic code pioneers win Nobel prize for medicineThe two Americans who discovered how to switch off genes at will have won the 2006 Nobel prize for medicineTue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Medical school heads urge unified researchThe heads of the Republic's five medical schools have signed an agreement to unify their approach to medical research and create…Sat Sept 30 2006 - 01:00
State rejects nuclear optionThe possibility of nuclear energy here will be formally rejected in the Government's energy Green Paper to be released on Sunday…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Medical schools agree to unify research workThe heads of the Republic's five medical schools have signed an agreement to unify their approach to medical research and create…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Many solutions in models of mathsIf you ever puzzled over the wavy black lines in a settling pint of stout or wondered what mathematics has to do with preventing…Thu Sept 21 2006 - 01:00
Plant diseases have been responsible for millions of deaths over the centuriesPlant toxins: Many millions of people have died over the centuries as a result of plant diseases - not least those who perished…Sat Sept 09 2006 - 01:00
Food allergies rare despite hypeAllergies Research: Many of us complain about having food allergies but very few of us actually have them.Sat Sept 09 2006 - 01:00
Machine to recreate 'big bangs'Big Bangs: A 27km-long machine buried in a hole in the ground may soon be revealing the secrets of the universe.Fri Sept 08 2006 - 01:00
Species at risk in next 100 yearsClimate change may have driven the development of human civilisation millenniums ago, but today it may trigger massive species…Fri Sept 08 2006 - 01:00
Evidence that major climate change led to civilisationState of nature: Radical climate change helped to drive the development of human civilisations and brought the need for political…Fri Sept 08 2006 - 01:00
Researchers one step closer to predicting intensity of eruptionsVolcanic eruptions: Volcanologists working at the University of Bristol have come a step closer to discovering why some eruptions…Thu Sept 07 2006 - 01:00
Killing cancer with hailof golden bulletsCancer therapy: Tiny gold particles just one five thousandth of the thickness of a human hair could become the next big thing…Thu Sept 07 2006 - 01:00
Politicians speak in the silent language of gesturesBody language: Don't watch the Taoiseach's face next time he makes a speech, watch his hands and gesturesWed Sept 06 2006 - 01:00
