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All-Ireland exit strategy for Covid-19 restrictions is best, says expert

All-Ireland exit strategy for Covid-19 restrictions is best, says expert

If UK follows successful New Zealand model, it could help foster all-island approach

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 20:38
Government supports green deal being central to EU economic recovery plan

Government supports green deal being central to EU economic recovery plan

Minister for Environment confirms Ireland would join countries seeking a sustainable and just recovery

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 19:29
Coronavirus – the science: The case for crushing Covid-19 rather than living with it

Coronavirus – the science: The case for crushing Covid-19 rather than living with it

Edition 5: Why has virus spread in Ireland been discernibly different to the UK?

Mon Apr 13 2020 - 11:25
Antibody testing key to assessing spread of Covid-19 in population

Antibody testing key to assessing spread of Covid-19 in population

Rolling out effective test would give greater certainty about measures to end lockdown

Mon Apr 13 2020 - 06:00
Covid-19 early warning system for medical staff developed in Cork

Covid-19 early warning system for medical staff developed in Cork

Cork University Hospital model remotely identifies those with a rising temperature

Mon Apr 13 2020 - 00:00
How to make your life more sustainable, ‘one object at a time’

How to make your life more sustainable, ‘one object at a time’

People kept asking Dr Tara Shine how they could address the climate crisis. So she wrote them a book

Sat Apr 11 2020 - 06:00
Rise in temperatures unlikely to kill off coronavirus

Rise in temperatures unlikely to kill off coronavirus

No indication warm weather will have same effect on Covid-19 like it does on flu, says expert

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 00:41
Irish researchers develop split ventilator for use on two Covid-19 patients at once

Irish researchers develop split ventilator for use on two Covid-19 patients at once

The new device was developed by clinicians and members of the med tech sector in Galway

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 00:01
Altering clouds to counteract global warming cast in doubt by Irish scientists

Altering clouds to counteract global warming cast in doubt by Irish scientists

Study assessed likely impact of cloud brightening’ to counteract climate change

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 11:07
Trinity to set up Covid-19 research centre

Trinity to set up Covid-19 research centre

Hub will be led by college immunologists and infectious disease clinicians from St James’s Hospital

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 00:11
Coronavirus: Vaccines need scientific scrutiny despite global rush, warns expert

Coronavirus: Vaccines need scientific scrutiny despite global rush, warns expert

Already many ‘stupid studies being published’ without peer review, says Luke O’Neill

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 16:14
Emissions lead to extensive bleaching of Great Barrier Reef

Emissions lead to extensive bleaching of Great Barrier Reef

Scientists say survey shows damage more widespread than any preceding events

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 18:29
Coronavirus: More ‘striking’ evidence BCG vaccine might protect against Covid-19

Coronavirus: More ‘striking’ evidence BCG vaccine might protect against Covid-19

Study shows countries with vaccination programmes have far fewer cases

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 15:18
Tuberculosis vaccine ‘potential game-changer’ in Covid-19 fight

Tuberculosis vaccine ‘potential game-changer’ in Covid-19 fight

Countries with high BCG vaccination rates have fewer coronavirus deaths, study shows

Sat Apr 04 2020 - 01:10
Coronavirus Q&A: Should we all be wearing face masks?

Coronavirus Q&A: Should we all be wearing face masks?

WHO advice is members of public need not unless feeling ill or caring for someone who is

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 15:32
Coronavirus - the science: The merits of app trackers and face masks

Coronavirus - the science: The merits of app trackers and face masks

Edition 4: Countries wrestling with mask policy but there are slivers of good news

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 10:48
Some protection equipment from China ‘not ideal’, HSE says

Some protection equipment from China ‘not ideal’, HSE says

Suppliers are being notified of shortcomings in first consignment from China, HSE says

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 02:34
Footprint 2020 offers timely indicator of progress on climate action

Footprint 2020 offers timely indicator of progress on climate action

Much more required to meet commitments but Covid-19 crisis shows power of collective will

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 00:00
Eirgrid rising to challenge of decarbonising Ireland’s electricity network

Eirgrid rising to challenge of decarbonising Ireland’s electricity network

Operator’s €2.2bn plan aims to enable grid to work on 70% renewable energy by 2030

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 00:00
Coronavirus: UCD researchers using 3D printing to make medical face shields

Coronavirus: UCD researchers using 3D printing to make medical face shields

I-Form has made and distributed 600 guards to healthcare staff across Dublin in just days

Thu Apr 02 2020 - 18:35
Coronavirus: UCD researchers using 3D printing to make face shields for medics

Coronavirus: UCD researchers using 3D printing to make face shields for medics

SFI supported I-Form has produced and distributed 600 face shields this week

Thu Apr 02 2020 - 18:29
Postponement of UN climate talks can buy time, say environmental groups

Postponement of UN climate talks can buy time, say environmental groups

Coronavirus scuppers Glasgow meeting but activists say it may lead to better outcome

Thu Apr 02 2020 - 15:39
Urgent call-out for Irish scientists to help global coronavirus response

Urgent call-out for Irish scientists to help global coronavirus response

They’ve been asked to undertake critical research, development and innovation projects

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 11:15
Covid-19: Critically ill Irish patients to take part in global clinical trial

Covid-19: Critically ill Irish patients to take part in global clinical trial

International trial aims to ensure findings on possible treatments are shared quickly

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 01:00
Four Irish projects to share €10m of EU research funding

Four Irish projects to share €10m of EU research funding

Money will support work on topics such as farm animal genetics, extreme trauma, Victorian-era books

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 17:17
Q&A: Covid-19 and impact on people with cancer

Q&A: Covid-19 and impact on people with cancer

Those with cancer classified in most at-risk group and subject to severe restrictions

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 17:34
Engineers gather to produce ‘battlefield’ ventilator in war on Covid-19

Engineers gather to produce ‘battlefield’ ventilator in war on Covid-19

An intensive two-week Galway hackathon has produced a prototype design

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 13:52
Benign impact of Covid-19 on air quality and carbon emissions

Benign impact of Covid-19 on air quality and carbon emissions

Satellites orbiting planet reveal significant reduction in hazardous gases and particles

Sat Mar 28 2020 - 01:00
Antibodies from recovered Covid-19 patients to be given to critically ill

Antibodies from recovered Covid-19 patients to be given to critically ill

Blood from people in New York who have recovered expected to be effective treatment

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 16:15
Covid-19: Pangolins found to carry diseases linked to contagion

Covid-19: Pangolins found to carry diseases linked to contagion

Most-commonly illegally trafficked mammal used as food and also in traditional medicine

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 16:11
Coronavirus – the science: How physical distancing works and saves lives

Coronavirus – the science: How physical distancing works and saves lives

Edition 3: Clinical trials plan to collect plasma recovered patients and inject into those fighting virus

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 11:02
Covid-19: Virus-killing robot developed by TCD start-up

Covid-19: Virus-killing robot developed by TCD start-up

Akara Robotics device clinically proven to kill viruses and bacteria

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 02:00
Coronavirus: Leading Irish medic in US castigates ‘lunatic in charge’ over delays

Coronavirus: Leading Irish medic in US castigates ‘lunatic in charge’ over delays

US showing every indication it will outstrip China in cases, says Prof Garret FitzGerald

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 18:00
Ireland will soon decide on more coronavirus restrictions, academic says

Ireland will soon decide on more coronavirus restrictions, academic says

Prof Liam Glynn says whether to go for more severe restrictions is the ‘million dollar question’

Sun Mar 22 2020 - 15:38
Coronavirus – the science: Will Covid-19 die this summer?

Coronavirus – the science: Will Covid-19 die this summer?

Edition 2: Is a lockdown in Ireland now inevitable to curb the spread of coronavirus?

Sat Mar 21 2020 - 12:36
Coronavirus: The race to find a vaccine against the world’s enemy

Coronavirus: The race to find a vaccine against the world’s enemy

Main difficulties centre around demonstrating safety, efficacy and scaling up manufacturing

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 16:43
Challenges to source enough swabs as testing increases ‘will soon settle down’

Challenges to source enough swabs as testing increases ‘will soon settle down’

Priority is to carry out between 10,000 and 15,000 Covid-19 tests per day by getting a network of acute hospitals to test locally

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 16:11
Extreme temperature events in Dublin up 20% in eight years

Extreme temperature events in Dublin up 20% in eight years

Researchers in Ireland have produced a complete picture for Dublin by combining mathematical methods with new data analytics

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 16:37
Coronavirus – the science: The search for ‘patient zero’

Coronavirus – the science: The search for ‘patient zero’

Edition 1: Researchers assessing number of undiagnosed and how infectious these people are

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 13:21
Big increase in Covid-19 cases likely as testing is stepped up

Big increase in Covid-19 cases likely as testing is stepped up

The ability to process test results is also being ramped up

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 18:10
Irish scientists confirm chemical in some vaping devices generates toxic gas

Irish scientists confirm chemical in some vaping devices generates toxic gas

Discovery relates to Vitamin E acetate, which is often found in illegally-made devices

Sun Mar 15 2020 - 20:19
Coronavirus: New measures aim to safeguard food production, help farmers

Coronavirus: New measures aim to safeguard food production, help farmers

Department of Agriculture takes steps in areas such as payment processing, animal testing and mart controls

Sat Mar 14 2020 - 12:38
Prof Katharine Hayhoe: Where to find hope that climate crisis will be addressed

Prof Katharine Hayhoe: Where to find hope that climate crisis will be addressed

Influential climate scientist sees no conflict between religion and science on climate change

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 21:25
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Co Monaghan poultry flock

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Co Monaghan poultry flock

Infectious outbreak does not kill birds in high numbers or pose a risk to human health

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 22:06
Over 200 mumps cases reported in Ireland last week, HSE says

Over 200 mumps cases reported in Ireland last week, HSE says

Outbreak of viral infection began in 2018 with teens and young adults hardest hit

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 18:12
Weather warnings issued for several counties as high winds and snow forecast

Weather warnings issued for several counties as high winds and snow forecast

Coastal flooding could occur due to combination of waves and spring tides

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 18:11
Robotics pioneer awarded prestigious St Patrick’s Day Science Medal

Robotics pioneer awarded prestigious St Patrick’s Day Science Medal

Science Foundation Ireland honours Prof Neville Hogan, regarded as ‘father of rehabilitation robotics’

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 17:04
New app from NUI Galway provides real-time weather forecasts

New app from NUI Galway provides real-time weather forecasts

StreamAIR provides air quality indications, combined with air pollution risks

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 09:21
Irish Water’s operation of Leixlip treatment plant criticised by advisory body

Irish Water’s operation of Leixlip treatment plant criticised by advisory body

The plant’s recent difficulties highlight vulnerability of Dublin’s water supply

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 09:19
Global society ‘off-track’ on climate targets, UN warns

Global society ‘off-track’ on climate targets, UN warns

People and wildlife at risk from greater heat, sea level rises and extreme weather

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 20:05
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