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More funding could help Ireland develop 'own pharma industry', scientist says

More funding could help Ireland develop 'own pharma industry', scientist says

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Luke O'Neill said Ireland's underinvestment in science and research compared to the European average was a concern
Three Kerry sisters win top prize at BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Three Kerry sisters win top prize at BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Sisters Ciara (17), Saoirse (15) and Laoise (12) Murphy from Presentation Secondary School, Tralee, were presented with their prize by Minister for Education Norma Foley
Irish woman wins award for invention to help cancer patients prevent hair loss

Irish woman wins award for invention to help cancer patients prevent hair loss

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Olivia Humphreys, 24, from Limerick, came up with the invention Athena after her own mother’s battle with cancer.
The Northern Lights could put on a ‘breathtaking’ display over Ireland this weekend

The Northern Lights could put on a ‘breathtaking’ display over Ireland this weekend

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

The display, also known as aurora borealis, is most likely to be visible in the north of the country this weekend
Rare blue supermoon to light up the sky

Rare blue supermoon to light up the sky

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

During a supermoon, the moon appears up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter compared with when it is furthest away.
Scottish and Irish rocks may be rare record of ‘snowball Earth’, study suggests

Scottish and Irish rocks may be rare record of ‘snowball Earth’, study suggests

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

The Port Askaig Formation, which is made up of layers of rock up to 1.1km thick, was likely laid down between 662 and 720 million years ago.
Belfast-born woman becomes UK's newest astronaut

Belfast-born woman becomes UK's newest astronaut

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Rosemary Coogan becomes the UK’s third astronaut following Helen Sharman, and Tim Peake
Evidence of tooth decay-causing bacteria found in 4,000-year-old human molars

Evidence of tooth decay-causing bacteria found in 4,000-year-old human molars

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

This man was at high risk of developing cavities right before his death, according to the researchers.
Online search data ‘may help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’

Online search data ‘may help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Data shows many women were looking up symptoms online nearly a year before being issued with GP referrals
Galway lecturer part of space research to shed new light on formation of planets

Galway lecturer part of space research to shed new light on formation of planets

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Researchers used the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile to capture the images.
Researchers discover underlying cause of ‘brain fog’ linked with long Covid

Researchers discover underlying cause of ‘brain fog’ linked with long Covid

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

It is hoped the findings will help with the development of treatments in the future
Secrets of gold discovered in a series of ‘ground-breaking’ experiments

Secrets of gold discovered in a series of ‘ground-breaking’ experiments

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

A team of scientists led by the Queen’s University Belfast uncovered how precious metal gold reacts to extreme temperatures.
Northern Ireland’s scientific heritage is being reawakened – Professor Brian Cox

Northern Ireland’s scientific heritage is being reawakened – Professor Brian Cox

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

The broadcaster and physicist hosted a science summer school event in Ballymena.
Employment opportunities expected to grow 8% this year

Employment opportunities expected to grow 8% this year

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

There is expected to be strong demand for accounting, insurance, engineering, science, construction, cybersecurity and social care personnel in the coming year
Irish teenagers ranked second for reading skills in major global study

Irish teenagers ranked second for reading skills in major global study

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Ireland's placement among 81 countries worldwide improved across the three areas examined: reading, maths and science
Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.
Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this weekend

Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this weekend

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

The Draconid meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, will peak on Sunday night after nightfall, starting from Friday.
Study results hailed ‘significant step forward’ managing diabetes in pregnancy

Study results hailed ‘significant step forward’ managing diabetes in pregnancy

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Gestational diabetes, characterised by elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy, affects almost three million women worldwide every year.

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