Chain reaction – A curious coincidence linking Mayo and the discovery of penicillin
An Irishman’s Diary
An Irishman’s Diary
The vaccine race is off to a good start, but plenty of hurdles remain before the immunisation lady sings
He was a chip off the same granite block as Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Brian Clough
Fortunate unplanned discoveries include penicillin, Viagra, x-rays, radioactivity and microwave ovens
Irish scientists – and seaweed-gatherers – drove the development of this wonder drug
Medics and vets have seen agents such as the MRSA hospital bug and ‘totally drug-resistant TB’ survive treatment and come back stronger
There’s an 80 per cent chance that they have been incorrectly labelled
Extraordinary Emigrants: John Tyndall’s inventions also led to modern fibre optics, respirators, and fog horns
William C Campbell’s retirement has been ‘absolutely ruined’ since he won the prize aged 85
From the Leviathan telescope in Birr Castle to the former ‘Bedlam’ in London, many museums in Ireland and England offer unique insights into the history of science
All 193 UN member states are expected to sign a declaration to fight drug-resistant superbugs that are estimated to kill more than 700,000 people each year
Shed a tear for contestants on ‘The X Factor’ but, remember, it will dampen your mood
Government should lead EU efforts to ensure better treatment regimes for humans and farm animals
Current funding structures encourage safe and pre-determined research, says consultant neurologist Orla Hardiman
Development of antimicrobial drugs central to halting global spread of superbugs
John O’Keefe jointly won for discovering how brain’s inner position system works
British prime minister uses last visit to Scotland before referendum to urge No vote
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices