Prof Denis O’Sullivan: the Irishman who shone light on cosmic rays
The physicist, who died in February, worked with Nasa to protect astronauts from radiation
Garlic water won’t cure coronavirus, no matter what the internet says
Avoid online advice from dodgy sources, the situation is scary enough without fake news
Why we should all care about the loss of bees
The decline of the insects could make things even worse as we face a sixth great extinction
Doomsday Clock counting down remaining time left for civilisation
Symbolic timepiece shows two minutes to midnight, closest to apocalypse since cold war
Lulu and Nana are the result of a defiant experiment in human gene modification
The scientific community criticised the work of Chinese scientist He Jiankui for crossed a red line in genetics research
We might as well join the ranks of the climate naysayers
There’s an essential ingredient missing from Lapland this year. Snow.
Brexit rot already working its way through British science
Nobel prize winner leaves as reality of disconnecting from EU funding network sets in
Vacant land tax and Brexit budget plans, Netflix price hike and Libra worries
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RDS gives big tech a run for its money in the innovation stakes
The society, founded in 1731, has always had innovation as its central focus
Irish company’s allergy programme not to be sneezed at
Founder surprised at lack of awareness over trigger factors that cause breathing distress
Threat of mass extinction looms as million species face decline
UN report shows human activity is driving life on Earth towards a catastrophic end
Synthetic biology leap does not have to lead to monstrous outcomes
These technologies must be kept out of the hands of people who would misuse them
Ireland’s stellar contributions go under the radar
Recognition of formidable history in space and science always eclipsed by success in arts
‘A one-person newsdesk’: Predictions from an early computer age
Lost Leads: Computer news in the 1980s speculated about 'automated post' and cashless banking
Scientists say the spread of antimicrobial resistance is a ‘global disaster’
Medics and vets have seen agents such as the MRSA hospital bug and ‘totally drug-resistant TB’ survive treatment and come back stronger
Mars mission succeeds as Trump threatens to bring Nasa down to Earth
Funding for InSight programme at risk if US president proceeds with ‘space force’ plan
If the tech sector is so well-paid, why are so many staff dissatisfied?
Virtually everyone in one UK recruitment firm’s survey felt underpaid for their work
Should we be fearful of the dominance of trillion dollar companies?
The sophistication of data analysis systems continues to grow, as does our willingness to allow tech giants to permeate our daily lives
Why are high-flyers prone to plumbing depths?
Elon Musk is just the latest high achiever to overstep bounds of social acceptibility
Research project aims to turn excess wind energy into hydrogen
Project linked to NUI Galway seeks to utilise surplus power generated by wind turbines
Funding plan for third level a recipe for disaster
Plan to link funding to ‘key national priorities’ ignores underlying problems
Science Week offers parents a look at alternative paths for students
Ireland tends to focus on the arts but our scientists and their careers are world class
Hamilton Lecture: Random mountains and random distances, by Prof Wendelin Werner
‘It is about asking simple natural questions, and the answers are not always those that our intuition would guess’
It’s like awaiting rural electrification in the 1950s all over again
Stop telling country dwellers how great high-speed broadband will be – just deliver it
TDs need to be told we expect them to act on climate change
Future generations will be in retreat if we fail to make Paris Agreement work
TDs need to be told we expect them to act on climate change
Future generations will be in retreat if we fail to make Paris Agreement work
Climate change: Water will be the issue for Ireland
Data is pointing to a much stormier future, plus extreme rainfall events
Is herbalism another form of magic?
Patients less likely to be fobbed off these days with a vague promise they will get better
World View podcast: How Democrats try to irk Trump
US election, Brexit latest and Hinkley Point nuclear reactor discussed this week
Irish Women of the World: Health adviser Liz Shanahan and other science success stories
At the coalface of groundbreaking scientific and health research all over the world are these eight pioneering women
Want to have a say in European health policy? Take our survey
Each Thursday for five weeks, a series of surveys on irishtimes.com will give you a chance to help direct health policy
The importance of keeping your friends close
In this introduction to friendship week, Laura Kennedy looks at how friendships often take a back seat to romantic or family relationships despite studies that show they are essential to health and happiness
Give Me a Crash Course In . . . ‘Homo naledi’
The newly discovered human species adds astonishing information to our family tree
SMEs must go in hot pursuit of research grants to thrive
SMEs have been slow to go after research grants under Horizon 2020 programme
Where will Ireland get its energy in 35 years’ time?
The mix in 2050 will include gas-powered turbines and offshore wind-and-wave farms
Rosetta satellite data gives most detailed view of comets yet
Research based on Comet 67P mission published in Science journal
Northern Ireland researchers to participate directly in Science Foundation Ireland-supported projects
The deal was signed yesterday by Richard Bruton and Stephen Farry
Technology institutes to apply for university status by end of year
Quinn publishes Bill to allow for the creation of a number of technological universities
Irish contribution to space race to go on display to public
Experiment developed by Dublin scientists flew to the moon in 1972 with Apollo 16
Pylon controversy: questions remain to be asked and answered regarding cancer risk
While studies have linked cancer risks to power lines, distance from the lines is key
Smart, easy-to-market products put technology centre stage at RDS
Young business entrepreneurs impress with innovative technology
Horse steak is healthy - pity about the yuck factor
Comparative study involved testing both meats in a range of categories
Cork student develops software that adds to what search engines do
Caelen’s code modifies what the engine is doing to deliver an enhanced service
President hears how Mars bar put brakes on pony’s gallop
Comments met with shouts and cheers from students
Young Scientist brothers have their eye on road safety
Cat’s eye road reflector with extra blue coloured lens devised
Turbine study revolves around negative impacts on community
‘My scientific proof is seen in my own community’
President to open 50th showcase of young talent
Judging of exhibits created by up to 1,200 students aged 12 to 18 begins today
Teachers, bankers, pharmacists and surgeons. Where are the young scientists now?
Science Editor Dick Ahlstrom finds out what the past 49 young scientist winners are up to now
Underperforming teachers to face censure
Teaching Council to get sanctions 12 years after legislation proposing measure introduced
Higher Education Authority publishes new system for measuring third-level institutes’ performance
Ratings scheme allows for different college goals
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