A fire in the sky: our planet’s relationship with the sun
In its absence, life on earth would be impossible, but the effects of the sun are not entirely benign
Sucking carbon dioxide from the air just one way we can control global warming
Human ingenuity is providing ways to get us past this pressing problem – which we caused in the first place
A Dutch expert: ‘Irish bogs are extraordinarily valuable’
It is estimated that Ireland holds 60% of Europe’s remaining active raised bogs
An electrical approach to sensing cancer
Research Lives: Justina Ugwah, PhD candidate, Tyndall National Institute, UCC
Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
Alan Conlan obituary: One of the leading thoracic surgeons of his generation
Wexford-born surgeon published extensively and pioneered important work
Oldest woman in the State celebrates 108th birthday
Máirín Hughes puts her longevity down to ‘God’s plan. I have nothing to do with it’
A biofuels proposal to slash emissions while boosting the farming sector
Report argues that biofuels are critical to meeting 2030 targets, but some are sceptical
The creative sweet spot: you can find it in your (very early) sleep
Research shows accessing a hypnagogic state as you drift into sleep can unlock creativity
Was Grace Gifford pregnant when she wed Joseph Plunkett in 1916?
New documentary suggests couple’s hasty marriage may have been to ward off scandal
Families could save €60 a month by wasting less food, report says
Irish homes dump about 55kg of edibles every year, report finds
New innovator: Training Reels rolls out DIY video production facilities
Making content marketing videos affordable for SMEs
Catherine Martin: Centenary commemorations seek to strengthen peace
State will not communicate preferred narrative or make judgments in Civil War events
Shortage of doctors leads to positive employment prospects for grads
Healthcare: choosing to study medicine is not a decision to be taken lightly
A degree isn’t the end route to a career in law
Subject profile: We look at the possibilities offered by a qualification in Law
CAO options: Courses you may have missed
A selection of popular and less well-known courses that may be right for you
Business study options grow as new roles emerge
More than 330 level-eight business courses are available in the country currently
Government to invest in Cork city as population set to rise by 50%, Taoiseach says
Cork to benefit from €165 billion in regionally balanced growth before 2030
The clever enigmatic octopus and what we know about the species so far
Given the animal’s capacity to learn about the world, their short life span is a mystery
The best of times for Cork Midsummer festival
Arts Council grant of €450,000 covers ‘everything we wanted to do’, says director
‘India prepared me for tough times but Ireland helped me to grow’
New to the Parish: Saroj Kapadne arrived in Ireland from India in 2019
Taking the church out of Irish primary schools
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
Citizens’ Assembly asked to consider extending local authorities’ powers
Dublin council chief warns against merger of councils under directly elected mayor
Taoiseach to deliver opening lecture conference on Irish Civil War
Conference seeks to better inform debate on events of 100 years ago, says UCC historian
Elevated sea-level rise in Dublin higher than predicted due to climate change, study finds
Analysis of Dublin Bay over eight decades confirms sea-level rise faster than expected
NUI Galway to change its name amid confusion over its proper title
College will rebrand as as ‘Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway’ this summer
Munster Technological University: a ‘long ladder of opportunities’
Courses delivered through a mix of in-person and online learning
A growing life sciences start-up culture
The new generation of Irish life sciences and pharma companies played a significant role in the pandemic fight
Terenure toil hard for 20-18 semi-final win over Lansdowne
Clontarf to face ‘different team’ at Energia All-Ireland League final, ’Nure captain says
Church of Ireland to mark the centenary of the Bandon Valley Massacre
Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton will visit the parishes where 13 Protestant men were shot in 1922
Colin Hunt: Green transition ‘is the biggest opportunity in the history of global banking’
AIB is emerging from the pandemic in a strong position given its earnings potential and rising interest rates
Exploring the birth of the universe from the far side of the moon
Moon-based telescopes should be able to resolve the immediate events after the big bang
Irish-led pterosaur research solves ancient feather mystery
Flying relative of dinosaurs were able to control colour of their plumes using melanin
Climate action in Ireland is not following climate ambition
Analysis indicates State’s greenhouse emissions approximately 5% higher than 2020
Dr Muiris Houston: The National Public Health Emergency Team is dead, long live Nphet
Prof John Wenger brings badly needed expertise in airborne virus transmission
Ukrainian student ‘afraid if I make plans now they’ll disappear’
College undergraduate and 10-year-old fifth-class pupil reflect on changed lives
Children in need of trauma care often being misdiagnosed – psychotherapist
Conference hears all public services, including schools, should be ‘at least trauma aware’
Targeted treatment cuts drug resistance in livestock
Controlling parasites a core challenge facing sheep, cattle and goat farmers worldwide
Winds of change: Unnerving times for Ireland's offshore energy investors
Key target to generate 5GW of power from offshore wind by 2030 could be in jeopardy
Government inaction stalling scale-up of wind energy – McDonald
Planning bottlenecks delaying infrastructure rollout, WEI conference told
Ireland expecting a strong challenge from cohesive Italian side
Both Ireland and Italy have suffered two defeats apiece in women’s Six Nations
Intricate dance of the pay deal about to begin again
Unclear whether talks will focus on new pact or extension to current deal
‘We have people working around the world who we’ve never met’
Wild Geese: Ronan Wall from Cork created a consulting start-up in Los Angeles
Man has jail term increased for role in violence at party where Cameron Blair stabbed
Scott O’Connor armed himself with knife and encouraged ‘a situation of violence to develop’, judge said
Fintan McCarthy: ‘Rowing is training every day. It is not going to the Olympics’
The Olympic gold medallist is working hard in preparation for the world championships
Protecting the Earth from killer asteroids
Space is filled with potentially dangerous objects whose paths scientists can alter
Lansdowne ease past UCC to reach Division 1A semi-finals
Clontarf seal home semi-final after defeating Cork Constitution 24-12 at Temple Hill
Two people treated for smoke inhalation after fire at University College Cork
Five units of Cork city fire brigade bring roof fire at Kane Building under control
Inflammatory bowel disease – the immune and gut bug connections
Research Lives: Prof Subrata Ghosh, deputy director of the APC Microbiome Ireland UCC
GAA players more likely to suffer from hip osteoarthritis in later life – study
Increase of hip and groin pain in those playing in recent times compared to players in 1970s and 1980s
Honan Chapel restoration reveals Irish modernist mastery
Outwardly restrained UCC chapel is inwardly a reverent blaze of colour and coherence
New research may open door to treating Alzheimer’s and other dementias
Plugging leaks in the blood-brain barrier could prevent or even reverse dementia onset
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