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Why cinnamon is the Christmas spice that keeps on giving
Research shows that cinnamon and its constituents have a wide range of medicinal applications, write Prof John Stephens of the Chemistry Department and former postgraduate researcher Amanda Doyle
Monday, 16 December 2024
Who would own the Woolly Mammoth if scientists brought it back?
If technology manages to recreate extinct animals like the Woolly Mammoth and the Dodo, would they be patented and monetised? asks Dr David Doyle of the Law Department
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
What notes in 17th century book reveal about a transatlantic voyage
The handwritten notes in Samuel Sturmy's Mariner's Magazine tell us much and provoke more questions about a long forgotten 17th century voyage, writes Dr Ciarán Mac an Bhaird of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Here are the most competitive constituencies in Election 24
The Kavanagh Constituency Competitiveness Score, devised by Dr Adrian Kavanagh of the Geography Department, uses the electoral experience of candidates in a constituency to determine competitiveness
Friday, 29 November 2024
How the smart doorbell has changed canvassing in Irish elections
The growth of smart doorbells may lead to unintended consequences, even changing the rules of engagement around election canvassing, writes Prof Mary Corcoran of the Department of Sociology
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
5 things we know about Election 2024 candidate trends
Nearly 700 people will run for election to the 34th Dáil so what do we know about these candidates and selection trends? asks Dr Adrian Kavanagh of the Geography Department
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Science Week: Is the tide still out for wave energy?
Wave energy could provide double our electricity needs but the sector requires long-term support, funding and policy measures, write Carrie Anne Barry, Hafiz Ahsan Said and Prof John Ringwood of the Centre for Ocean Energy Research
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
If devastating Spanish floods don't ignite climate action, what will?
It is abundantly clear how human driven climate change has contributed to the deadly flooding we've seen of late in Spain and elsewhere, writes Prof Conor Murphy of the Geography Department and ICARUS
Wednesday, 06 November 2024
The cult of the dead in medieval Ireland
The darkening evenings, the nip in the air and the dying leaves all signal that special time of year when we can have fun or get serious and indulge our fascination with the spooky and macabre, writes Dr Niamh Wycherley of the Department of Early Irish
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go?
Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes, write Kevin Healion, Dr Simon Noone, Dr David Smyth and Prof Peter Thorne of ICARUS, Ciara Ryan of Met Éireann and Ed Hawkins of the University of Reading
Thursday, 24 October 2024