Misinformation about Covid-19 a threat to public health – study

Researchers surveyed people in Ireland, the UK, Spain, the USA and Mexico

People ‘overloaded’ by social media more likely to believe false stories

Social media platforms under pressure to eliminate Covid-19 misinformation – researcher

Social media ‘overload’ linked to fatigue

Those prone to feeling bored on social media more likely to feel overwhelmed, study finds

New research points to potential downsides of fitness apps

The upsides are impressive but the downsides include obsessive behaviour and burnout

We all want a digital detox (right after we check our email)

Sign of the Times: Irish people are doing more and more online. We want to switch off but can’t

‘If video gaming is a disease, what’s next: excessive sunbathing?’

For most, the worst result of too much time gaming is just too much time gaming

Guarded welcome for rent controls from housing charities

Threshold and Simon Communities: rents should be linked to consumer price index

Portlaoise too strong for Moorefield

Seen-in-a-row Laois champions will now go for eighth Leinster title

NUIG: Turning new ideas into useful inventions

Choosing my religion

Ireland is made up of many faiths, of ever-fluctuating numbers. We meet some people who have recently switched religious allegience