Tracking Dublin's HIV sceneIT’S NEARLY 30 years since the link was made between HIV and Aids, and by 2009, about 33 million people were thought to be living…Tue Nov 29 2011 - 00:00
The net's chief architectIS THE INTERNET running out of steam? Have we been too eager to throw in hardware to patch up network problems? And where are…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
The sound of scienceThe Science Gallery in Trinity College will be welcoming its millionth visitor next year, and has an ambitious schedule lined…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Why are we such social creatures?THAT’S THE WHY: “No man is an island” is a pretty apt expression, because we humans tend to be social creatures.Tue Nov 22 2011 - 00:00
Health GemIf you do one thing this week... Do something selfless for another personTue Nov 22 2011 - 00:00
Researcher of the year 2011SMALL PRINT: HERE’S A neat move: take the cheap material graphite (the lead in a pencil), put it into a soapy solution and turn…Thu Nov 17 2011 - 00:00
Massages help stressed fishIF YOU are stressed, a quick massage can help you chill outThu Nov 17 2011 - 00:00
Why can we get a stitch during exercise?THAT’S THE WHY: Have you ever been running around or swimming and suddenly felt a horrible pain in your side that can range …Tue Nov 15 2011 - 00:00
Boyle Medal winner for RDS talkSMALL PRINT: TACKLING SCIENTIFIC questions today can often mean working on exciting projects with researchers around the world…Thu Nov 10 2011 - 00:00
Why can't humans regenerate body parts?THAT’S THE WHY: Some animal species have a neat trick up their sleeves, so to speakTue Nov 08 2011 - 00:00
Bats: not big on trafficSMALL PRINT: IT APPEARS that bats don’t much like major roadsThu Nov 03 2011 - 00:00
Back in the USSR for crew on simulated Mars missionTOMORROW WILL be a red letter day for the crew of Mars500Thu Nov 03 2011 - 00:00
Why can stress and fear block pain?THAT’S THE WHY: Have you ever wondered why, in high-stress situations, sometimes people can just keep going through the pain…Tue Nov 01 2011 - 00:00
Putting a spark into food preservationSAFEBAG: WE’VE ALL BEEN there: bought some perfectly good-looking fresh fruit or vegetables only to find that within a couple…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Countdown to 2012's medical top 10MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY: The Cleveland Clinic has just brought out its annual list of technologies that are predicted to make big…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Medtech area in rude healthSuccessful start-ups are as much about getting hold of smart people and listening to them as they are about financeFri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Things that go bump in the night, or things that go bump in your brain?SMALL PRINT: WE ARE HEADED for the spookiest night of the year: Halloween. But what does science make of the paranormal?Thu Oct 27 2011 - 01:00
Why do nails grow at a different rate?THAT’S THE WHY: It’s not a question that keeps most people awake at night, but perhaps it may have struck you during the more…Tue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
Health gemIF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK... keep a lid on sweets before HalloweenTue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
A deadly reason to vaccinateNEWS FOCUS: The measles epidemic is being driven by a failure to vaccinateTue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
The robosurgeon will see you nowSMALL PRINT: A smart scalpel that knows when to stop cutting so that it spares healthy tissue? Zapping wounds with mini “lightning…Tue Oct 25 2011 - 01:00
Dinosaur speed demon not for turningSMALL PRINT: A SPEEDY, seven-metre-long, meat-eating dinosaur that stalked South America in its heydey appears to have had an…Thu Oct 20 2011 - 01:00
Study of adolescents aged 11-13 finds 15% show signs of mental disorderA STUDY of adolescent children has found that about 15 per cent show signs of having a current mental disorder and that up to…Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
Why lithium can help stabilise moodTHAT’S THE WHY: The history of medicine is replete with drugs that came into use because they can bring about the desired effect…Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
In space no one can hear you giggle - and other stuff astronauts knowSMALL PRINT: WHAT’S IT really like to be an astronaut? Think giggling during take-off, manoeuvring some tricky parking and having…Fri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
Putting existing ideas to best useThe Conference Centre is hosting a display of technologies adapted to potent new usesFri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
Blind faithTHERE’S A VIDEO on YouTube that shows a teenager stumbling through a dimly lit mazeThu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
A walk on the numerical sideSMALL PRINT: Lace up your sturdy shoes: the annual Hamilton Walk takes place later this monthThu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
Yawning gap between beetle and tortoiseSMALL PRINT: It has been a busy few days in science-land, with Nobel Prize announcements honouring discoveries about our immune…Thu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
HIV pioneer warns of new vaccine's limitationsA VACCINE that targets HIV infection is being developed in the US and will likely start human trials in coming years – but we…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Why do we find smells pleasant or disgusting?THAT’S THE WHY: Given the choice, most of us would rather smell the delicate aroma of rose than inhale the pong of old runners…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... don’t overlook white fruit and vegetablesTue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Study links brain injury to pituitary dysfunctionBRAIN TRAUMA from a head injury or stroke can be linked with pituitary problems in some patients, according to research at Beaumont…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Why is HPV linked with cervical cancer?THAT’S THE WHY: When you think of illnesses caused by viruses, conditions such as colds, flu, hepatitis and Aids might spring…Tue Sept 27 2011 - 01:00
Health gemIf you do one thing this week... avoid obesity forthe sake of your sex lifeTue Sept 27 2011 - 01:00
Resistance rises to antibiotics in E.coli infectionsA STUDY AT Tallaght Hospital, which included more than 42,000 samples, found that antimicrobial resistance in ETue Sept 27 2011 - 01:00
DCU to expand online teaching programmesDUBLIN CITY University has announced a “major commitment” to online education.Fri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
Why is your healthy body temperature about 37 degrees?THAT’S THE WHY: We humans are particularly toasty creatures, maintaining a normal body temperature of about 37 degrees, give…Tue Sept 13 2011 - 01:00
Bacteria reveal our eating habitsSMALL PRINT: ARE YOU a committed carnivore? Or do you tend to load your plate with plant carbs?Thu Sept 08 2011 - 01:00
