Call for better State approach to dementia as study shows alcohol among risk factors40 per cent of dementia could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 factors, Lancet saysThu Jul 30 2020 - 20:14
Global warming: Should we be worried about coastal flooding?Hard data indicating scale of impact likely to be far greater than unreliable past forecastsThu Jul 30 2020 - 17:51
Ireland in one of regions most threatened by future coastal flooding – studyProjections show flooding could have far-reaching negative effects globally by 2100Thu Jul 30 2020 - 16:00
Green list won't be reviewed until next week despite spikes in some countriesFigures confirm sharp rises in cases in some green- list countries such as Malta since July 21stThu Jul 30 2020 - 06:55
Pity the expert in these sceptical times!Compelling case exists for an independent network of scientific advisers to advise government on the great challenges we faceThu Jul 30 2020 - 01:00
Adopt energy policy now to prevent importing of fracked gas, urge campaignersNew Fortress Energy has said it is pushing ahead to develop LNG terminal in Shannon EstuaryWed Jul 29 2020 - 21:34
Tillage farms threatened despite link to famous Irish brandsTillage has strong environmental benefits compared to other types of farming, report saysWed Jul 29 2020 - 11:02
Arthritis drug could be effective in seriously-ill Covid-19 patientsUCD study finds evidence supporting monoclonal antibody therapy is growingTue Jul 28 2020 - 20:22
World’s largest nuclear fusion project begins new phase in FranceFacility means fusion takes step towards generating clean energy source at scaleTue Jul 28 2020 - 15:59
Scientists reveal explosive secret beneath seemingly trustworthy volcanoesResearch on Galapagos Islands found volcanoes hide magmas under the groundTue Jul 28 2020 - 12:15
Climate finance fails to reach most vulnerable nations, report showsCall for donor countries to build climate change resilience into Covid-19 recovery plansTue Jul 28 2020 - 00:00
Sharp increase in dumping and ‘backyard burning’ during lockdown, says EPAIncrease in home improvements contributed to a rise in the volume of waste, report findsFri Jul 24 2020 - 19:51
Urban transport could be transformed in 6 months under stimulus plan, Ryan saysMinister wants local authorities to re-orientate streets towards pedestrians, cyclists and public transportFri Jul 24 2020 - 15:45
Covid-19: Scientists identify genes which help bats fight virusesGenetic material which gives bats natural superpowers revealed for the first timeThu Jul 23 2020 - 15:33
Septic tanks not being maintained or desludged spark concernInspections reveals faulty tanks pose threat to human health and environmentWed Jul 22 2020 - 00:43
Green concerns at EU budget’s 30% spending target for climate actionCritics say plan lacks climate safeguards such as blanket exclusion of fossil fuelsTue Jul 21 2020 - 21:13
EU funds for Irish farmers to be reduced under EU Covid-19 recovery planOrganisations accuse government of sacrificing support for farming and rural IrelandTue Jul 21 2020 - 21:04
First human trials of Oxford Covid-19 vaccine suggest it is safeResults published in Lancet suggest vaccine stimulates the production of antibodiesMon Jul 20 2020 - 15:59
Q&A: Why is the travel green list causing such a problem?The advice is not to take foreign holidays so why are we compiling a list of safe countries?Mon Jul 20 2020 - 14:25
Face masks: All you need to know about where, when and why you need oneIreland is shifting from ‘should’ wear a face mask to ‘must’ wear oneThu Jul 16 2020 - 16:30
Green investment key to Ireland’s economic recovery from Covid-19National Economic and Social Council sets out actions needed for sustainable recoveryThu Jul 16 2020 - 11:48
Irish-based scientists find new link between delirium and brain energy disruptionHospitalised Covid-19 patients show similar disturbance of brain function as older peopleWed Jul 15 2020 - 02:00
World population set to shrink after 2064, claims new studyResearch published in Lancet forecasts major shifts in population and economic powerTue Jul 14 2020 - 23:30
Why is our water supply system so precarious?A new EPA report highlights a range of failures and points the finger at Irish WaterSat Jul 11 2020 - 00:51
Aldi Ireland aims to cut plastic packaging by 50% by 2025Retailer says it will work to remove and reduce unnecessary packaging and switch to alternativesThu Jul 09 2020 - 12:38
Regeneron awarded $450m by US to develop Covid-19 antibody cocktailUS biopharma firm employing more than 1,000 in Limerick has begun late-stage trialsThu Jul 09 2020 - 05:30
EPA projections highlight scale of challenge on Irish emissionsAnalysis confirms Covid-19 lockdown translated to short-term emissions reductionsWed Jul 08 2020 - 00:01
Minister signals resolve to safeguard habitats under EU directive‘I intend to make substantial progress’ on securing our habitats, says Malcolm NoonanTue Jul 07 2020 - 15:49
Fifth of drinking water supplies ‘vulnerable to failure’Number of people threatened by poor water supplies doubles due to issues at Leixlip plantTue Jul 07 2020 - 00:01
Probiotics that aid benign gut bacteria ‘may help ease depression’Survey of research papers shows promising results on alleviating some anxiety disordersMon Jul 06 2020 - 23:30
Gut microbes linked to Irish Travellers ‘confer health benefits’ - studyGenetic mix of bacteria and other microbes in the gut reduces risk of certain diseasesMon Jul 06 2020 - 21:25
Q&A: How close are we to having a Covid-19 vaccine?Scale of scientific endeavour is unprecedented with more than 145 candidates in developmentFri Jul 03 2020 - 17:15
Carbon emissions in Ireland ‘to drop 9.5% this year’ due to coronavirus slowdownSeparate analysis concludes Irish GDP is expected to decrease by about 13% in 2020Fri Jul 03 2020 - 00:01
Commission to refer Ireland to Court of Justice of the EU over failure on conservation measuresState is accused of persistent failure to designate special areas more than five years after deadline expiredThu Jul 02 2020 - 21:22
Greens criticised over moving biodiversity brief to housing departmentClimate crisis and biodiversity loss should be in one department – environment groupsThu Jul 02 2020 - 18:08
Young Cork climate strikers resume outdoor protestProtestors scaling up action because Programme for Government not radical enoughThu Jul 02 2020 - 14:03
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition to go virtual in 2021Events and exhibits shifting online for next year’s showcase due to Covid-19 pandemicThu Jul 02 2020 - 06:00
Plastic for recycling from Europe being dumped in Asian waters – Irish study‘Up to 31%’ of exported plastic for recycling not recycled at all, researchers findTue Jun 30 2020 - 21:50
Dairying yields by far the largest income for Irish farmers, survey showsIFA president says Teagasc farm survey results show scale of the task facing the new GovernmentMon Jun 29 2020 - 22:29
Permanent supports for home working must be put in place, engineers suggestThink-tank says greener future possible if the country is willing to learn the lessons pandemicMon Jun 29 2020 - 22:25
Irish team begins clinical trial for drug therapy for severe Covid-19 infectionResearch initiated by RCSI and Beaumont Hospital to assess impact of treatment on critically illMon Jun 29 2020 - 17:13
Weekend events to mark 90th birthday of Nobel laureate William C CampbellProfessor is Ireland’s only winner of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicineSat Jun 27 2020 - 10:20
Catching the worm: A look into the heart of the scientific processNobel laureate Campbell’s memoir captures the essence of scientific endeavourThu Jun 25 2020 - 06:00
‘I cried tears of joy the day she told me I didn’t need to have chemotherapy’How a genetic test helped in the treatment of two women with early stage breast cancerSat Jun 20 2020 - 03:30
Breast cancer genetic test is ensuring better outcomes for Irish patients, oncologist saysState was one of the first countries to adopt the test for early-stage breast cancer patientsSat Jun 20 2020 - 01:30
Swimming ban at three beaches following overflow at Ringsend wastewater treatment plantDollymount, Sandymount and Portmarnock beaches temporarily closed for bathingFri Jun 19 2020 - 17:22
Achieving 7% emissions reduction will not happen immediately - scientistScale of action requires changing direction of the whole economy, says Prof Peter ThorneFri Jun 19 2020 - 15:02
Newgrange tomb body belonged to royal-like male ‘born of incest’Trinity College Dublin researchers use DNA sequencing to shed light on ancient cultureThu Jun 18 2020 - 11:20
Irish medics likely to start treating Covid-19 patients with dexamethasoneWidely-available drug shown in UK to significantly reduce death rateThu Jun 18 2020 - 01:43
Coalition deal puts Ireland on right ‘path’, says climate activistBut a lot of ‘heavy lifting’ is being postponed to 2025-2030, according to climatologistWed Jun 17 2020 - 14:41
