How the battle for Ukraine became a battle for its cities
Moscow’s plan to take Kyiv has been frustrated by miscalculations and spirited defence
Why Russia is deploying more troops to Ukraine
Analysis: The US has estimated that 6,000 Russian troops have died so far; the Ukrainians believe the figure is twice that
‘It’s great to be in a city again, and Manchester is a vibrant place’
Wild Geese: After seven years in the car industry, Ellen Murphy decided to do an MBA
How exercise helps you have a sense of purpose
New research shows physical activity can give structure and meaning to people’s lives
Do schools pose unacceptable risk as rampant Covid-19 spread now evident in communities?
Variant strain and ‘symptomless spread’ suggest threat has become more significant
Covid-19 response team: Modellers help conquer that steep cases curve
Astrophysicist uses his mathmatical models to model numbers and trends from virus
Containment vs economics: how will we strike a balance?
Coronavirus restrictions of some sort or another are going to be with us for months
Figuring out how to detect environmental DNA
Research Lives: Molly-Ann Williams, PhD student at DCU School of Biotechnology and Water Institute
Decay of English language makes it perfect for lying
Political rhetoric of our time is conditioned by insult and hardly concealed violence
A parent’s guide to getting a better night’s sleep
Getting enough sleep is crucial to our health but often difficult to achieve for parents
Scientists call for immediate action on UN climate change report
‘Earth has never felt smaller, its natural ecosystems never under such direct threat’
Reducing the risks associated with life-saving ventilation
Research shows dropping pressure can lessen lung damage without hurting treatment
Would you walk more if you were paid for your steps?
A fitness app ‘pays’ users to exercise – but is it worth the effort and will it work?
New parents face up to six years of sleep deprivation, study says
Rest is at its worst three months after birth – and mothers suffer more than fathers
Chris Johns: regional neglect at heart of populist Brexit backlash
Disgruntled Leavers do not typically live in economically successful parts of the UK
Central Bank names Adrian Varley director of prudential analysis
Regulator is strengthening resilience and consumer protection
Central Bank hires key Bank of England stress-testing figure
Vasileios Madouros will lead a team of more than 70 staff in his new position
The 11 best shows to watch on TV this week
A cartoon take on Trump, Ramsay on the rampage and Katherine Heigl joins ‘Suits’
New blood and urine test ‘can detect autism in children’
Scientist believe newly-developed test could reveal causes of autism spectrum disorders
Ibec says UK’s Brexit policy driven by political concerns
Employers’ group claims plan to leave customs union against interests of UK and EU
Sibling bullying: humiliated and scorned by a family member . . . this is not just ‘sibling rivalry’
Sibling maltreatment is the most common form of domestic abuse in Western society
Sally Rooney wins Young Writer of the Year award
Irish writer becomes joint youngest winner of the Sunday Times prize with ‘Conversations With Friends’
Want the baby to stop crying? Be Danish. Or don’t breastfeed
Danish and Japanese babies cry least,according to a new global study
Weather seen on planet 1,000 light years away
First time direct evidence for phenomenon found on exoplanet, says DCU researcher
New technology leads to rise in cybercrime
Electronic systems are attractive but they also open vulnerable access points
Briton ready to drive sales revival at French icon Citroën
Linda Jackson has clear plans for the French car brand and an end to discounting is one of them
Trinity College tops in Europe for producing entrepreneurs
UCD also included in list of top universities with graduates that go on to lead start-ups
Unthinkable: Why should the State fund universities?
Even non-students benefit from higher education, argues Prof Thomas Docherty
Happiness of Danes not just happy coincidence
Since the 1970s Denmark has come top of the Eurobarometer survey on happiness. Here’s why
“Black Friday” discounts lift UK retail sales growth
Sales rise at the fastest rate in a decade on bargains
Scientists hopeful new drug can ‘knock out’ Ebola virus
Tests of ZMapp in 18 monkeys delivered 100% cure rate even with advanced symptoms
Lottery wins make people ‘more right-wing’
UK study of those who won up to £200,000 finds ‘humans are creatures of flexible ethics’
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