Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
Newcastle University
Do you hate the sound of other people eating? Scientists have worked out why
Some brains have stronger link between sound-processing and mouth-control areas
Australian woman wakes from surgery with an Irish accent
She has never been to Ireland and seems to have a rare condition: ‘foreign accent syndrome’
China sanctions British MPs for ‘gross interference’ over Xinjiang
UK lawyers and academics also targeted in growing diplomatic spat between Beijing and West
Johnny Rogan obituary: One of the most well-regarded music biographers of his generation
London Irish writer’s tenacity and attention to detail did not always please his subjects
The left’s lockdown critique: Right on, or dangerous prattle?
Unthinkable: Philosopher Giorgio Agamben carries the flame for anti-capitalism through the crisis
Forget bulging muscles; strength is all about nerves
Study shows gaining strength alters our central nervous system
‘They’re in a panic’: Unease grows in UK government over handling of Covid-19
Public opinion could be about to turn due to high death toll and unfulfilled promises
No clarity in Brexit deal on how Irish Sea border will work, UK peers told
House of Lords panel hears Northern Ireland trade arrangements will be ‘incredibly complicated’
‘So much performance art I’ve explored was into ugliness. I’m now reclaiming beauty’
Artist Emily Aoibheann constantly feels the need to push herself into new ways of expressing her ideas
Delicate laundry setting releases more microfibres than regular wash – study
Volume of water used is key factor in plucking tiny plastic particles from man-made material
Before Brexit: Pop, escapism and racism in England
Karl Whitney, author of Hit Factories, on his journey through the UK’s industrial heartlands
Deal giving reciprocal rights for British, Irish citizens is signed
Irish citizens ‘will still be able to work, study and, above all, will be welcome’, says British minister
Sage advice: passionate about plant remedies
Neuroscientist Elaine Perry is a believer in the healing powers of botanicals . . . but not everyone is convinced
25 tips to keep moving and exercising when motivation flags
Often, starting a fitness routine is not the problem – maintaining it is much harder
Humour as black as a black taxi: joking about the Troubles
Humorous reflections on the Troubles appear to be experiencing a renaissance in the North
Which Irish cities will be hardest hit by flooding in the future?
Europe-wide study shows worsening heat waves, droughts and flooding for all cities
Girl (17) took her own life ‘after accidental Snapchat message’
Charlotte Guy inquest hears the teen mistakenly sent message to her on-off boyfriend
‘Annoying’ sounds could be due to a brain abnormality
Scientists confirm that people who find certain noises unbearable may have a condition
Medicinal cannabis’s benefits far outweigh its risks
Political and scientific opinion embraces not cannabis prohibition but its pain alleviation
Public consultation opens for dog breeding guidelines
DSPCA chief warns of ‘deceit and fraud’ in puppy farm sector
Dr Maths solves problem of how to make subject fun
It all adds up: Steve Humble takes scalpel to old methods in pursuit of better way to teach
Ireland to beat France at the weekend, says mathematician
Crucial Rugby World Cup tie likely to go Ireland’s way, according to ‘Dr Maths’
Bees’ preference for insecticide-laced flowers puts them at risk
Scientists speculate bees attracted to plants because of chemicals’ nicotine-like properties
Irish woman who provided inspiration for Oscar-nominated movie to address conference on adoption
Philomena Lee among the speakers lined up for conference on re-examining adoption to be held at University College Cork
Barber’s Brix and the pursuit of perfect produce
Organically produced foods offer us more antioxidants which, it can be argued, are of key importance for our health
Three bailed over death of Irish student in England
James Steen (23), originally from Northern Ireland, found dead in Rugby
Extreme exercise in diabetes research
A 2100km cycle was an important study, combining the unveiling of new technology with research into the effects of exercise on blood glucose levels.
Weather will get worse warning by scientists
It will lead to more storms and torrential rains that will trigger flooding
Gaming simulation hopes to reduce life expectancy gap
Living a few miles apart can have a decade difference in how long people lead active lives
Technology to monitor cyclists with diabetes on 2,000km trip
Sensors embedded in athletes’ abdominal fat help to gather date for researchers
Babies best had early, say scientists
Fertilisation technology doesn’t offer a ready way around biological changes
Football spectators subjected to ‘embedded’ drinks marketing
Festival of Science in Newcastle told of ‘subtle’ advertising of alcohol products
Irish clinic says it will offer ‘three-parent’ IVF procedures
New procedure could prevent genetic disorders, but critics warn of ethical issues
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