Is the pursuit of happiness making us miserable?
The idea that you have to always be happy is what makes people unhappy – ironically
How to stay optimistic as the pandemic grinds ever onwards
‘Perspective thinking’, getting outdoors and having things to look forward to can all help
Got the fear? Here’s how to re-enter the world
As the country prepares to reopen, there are ways to ready yourself for a return to society
Pandemic burnout: Irritable, tired, overwhelmed? Here’s what to do about it
The past year has put increased demands on people trying to figure out a new way of working
Hacking the brain’s ‘software’ for better health and confidence
Research Lives: Prof Ian Robertson, co-director of the Global Brain Health Institute
Is Government at risk of ‘losing the room’ in Covid-19 fight?
Experts say State must balance restrictions with rewards to maintain public buy-in
Most people want more, not fewer, restrictions, survey shows – ESRI expert
Opposition to Covid-19 measures ‘miles off’ quiet majority’s view, says Prof Pete Lunn
Going for a walk today? These are the rules you need to follow
Jennifer O’Connell has written down the unwritten rules of walking in the age of Covid-19
Plastic snugs and seats for all: The pub after the pandemic
We won’t have ‘packed pubs’ anytime soon, so how will going for a socially distant pint work?
Coronavirus: Varadkar’s call-to-arms vests power in public action
Clear messages and sense of collective survival key to behaviour change, experts say
Two-thirds of people say Ireland is too politically correct
Sign of the Times: Survey suggests fear of change as 47% say we are ‘losing Irishness’
Self-driving cars: Is the autonomous dream slipping away from us?
Ford and the PSA Group are the latest to back away from fully robotic vehicles
This means war: psychologists try to make sense of Brexit
What are they thinking? When it comes to Brexit, the answer has several layers
‘The doctors are the good guys and I am a hysterical mother’
The publication of a report on her late son’s cancer compounded a mother's grief
UK business chiefs ‘deeply concerned’ time is running out for Brexit deal
Business will have to implement plans for ‘worst-case scenario’, the leaders said
‘Stressed’: This TV programme gave me high blood pressure
Watching this nervy RTÉ documentary, my blood pressure spiked before the ad break
World War veteran’s funeral hears of role in D-Day landings
Frank Denvir, one of Ireland’s longest surviving participants, laid to rest in Co Cork
‘Anxious’ or ‘excited’? How to find your stress sweet spot
Learn to redirect stress into motivation and excitement, rather than anxiety and fear
Mercedes-Benz overtakes BMW in the luxury market
Revamped SUV line-up has driven strong comeback by Daimler AG brand
Sonia O’Sullivan: TUEs an easier way to cross the pain barrier
Love of sport for its purity, natural ability and talent in athletes is being diminished
Apple may develop self-driving car with BMW
US analyst suggests companies could collaborate on Apple’s ‘Project Titan’ car project
Joe Mulholland not ready to hand over reins of summer school just yet
MacGill Summer School director says there is an ‘absolute hunger’ for discussion on Ireland
Extending retirement age could benefit elderly and economy, summer school told
ESRI director says older people working longer need not mean fewer jobs for young
Car tech: fight for centre stack is opening salvo in auto connectivity war
Google and Apple vying to become ‘brain’ that will run touchscreens in new cars
Tech stress – how do you cope with it?
Overloaded email boxes and endless notifications mean sleepless nights for many
Are we responding to terrorism in the ‘wrong’ way?
How the ‘terrorised’ respond can give ammunition for terrorism to continue, argues Ian Roberston
Can you teach wellbeing? Martin Seligman thinks so
American professor Martin Seligman has pioneered positive psychology, inverting the traditional focus of his profession
Hack warning shuts down Nissan’s online electric car app
Nissan’s ConnectEV app switched off after security vulnerabilities discovered
Combatting dementia: A noble aspiration
Scale-up of research at TCD and in US with help of Atlantic Philanthropies funding improves chance of better outcomes
Young people buying ‘slabs of beer’ instead of six packs
MacGill summer school hears call for minimum pricing to curtail alcohol crisis
Tom Cribbin inspired by Westmeath’s rise from rock-bottom
Manager believes they can beat Dublin six months after crisis of confidence in county
Car giants welcome new rivals from the tech sector
Auto executives welcome idea of Apple and Google entering market
Geneva motor show: Car giants welcome suggestions of Apple and Google rivals
Executives see entry of tech firms into car market as a positive development as it could also bring younger generation of tech focussed consumers into the motor sector
BMW sounds alarm over tech companies seeking connected car data
Concerns over fine line taken by the automotive industry between functionality and privacy
Sports cars may be dying breed, says BMW sales chief
Global recession cuts sports-car market in half as status-symbol value declines
Science week gets under way with a (controlled) bang
Events aim to promote interest in taking up science and technology-related subjects
Demolish your stress with a small, portable device that works with your phone
A Dublin firm has come up with the Pip – it measures stress and plays scenarios that may calm you down
From stress to success: be your own therapist
It can be a revelation to discover a range of simple strategies that can relieve stress in our lives
Keep the smartphone out of the bedroom for a good day’s work
Study shows using smart- phones for work-related activities in the evening leaves you tired the next day
Curiouser and curiouser: the key to health and happiness?
Research suggests that maintaining an inquiring mind can make us happier and even prolong our lives. Just as well the Festival of Curiosity starts in Dublin on July 25th, then
The stress and ecstasy of playing video games
Do violent video games make people more prone to aggression in life?
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