The Irish Times

AI may face public backlash, warns British Science Association

Web Log: Artificial intelligence could transform our lives more than the internet

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 06:15

Is this what a scientist looks like?

To exploit the public’s strong appetite for science, we must first rid ourselves of misleading stereotypes

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 01:00

Teeth of children who died in Famine carry hidden history

Chemical analysis of dentine can reveal diet changes and when starvation set in

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 18:39

iStan helps students learn about administering drugs

‘Patient simulator’ used in universities as test bed to see how medicines affect body

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 15:49

Scientists to study last unexplored region of Europe

After discovery of superhenge, Bradford researchers turn to undersea Doggerland

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 21:42

Newly discovered ‘superhenge’ dwarfs Stonehenge

Prehistoric monument would have had stones higher than double-decker bus

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 09:49

Faecal transplants may help treat clinical depression

UCC scientists examine how bowel bacteria can affect an individual’s mental health

Sat Jul 11 2015 - 01:00

Hard challenges for soft robotics

A cutting-edge branch of robotics takes its inspiration from nature’s non-skeletal animals and organisms to design flexible, versatile robots made of rubber

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 01:00

Future robots to teach maths and work in nursing homes

‘Boris’ the mechanical hand might be able to load up a dishwasher by next April

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 19:07

Scientists call on sporting authorities to take concussion seriously

For football and rugby authorities, this is a headache that is not going away

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 09:06

Iceland’s Bardabunga volcano threatens to blow

‘No sign’ of explosive release that could cloud the skies over Europe with ash happening yet

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 17:14

Homer Simpson and his mathematical equations

The Simpsons: An (almost) infinite trove of mathematical nuggets

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 13:21

Hundreds of new discoveries at Stonehenge

Special lasers looked below neolithic site to reveal ancient sites and discoveries

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 01:20

So you want to be a music producer? Just switch on your laptop

Free software puts artificial intelligence in the mix for music producers

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 01:02

Almost 30,000 ‘citizen scientists’ gather data to save bumblebees

Planting more flowers in cities could stop the decline of bees, say experts

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 16:37

Festival of Science: week-long programme

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 01:00

Teaching of science must be recalibrated

Irish second-level education needs far more investment in professional technical skills and laboratory facilities

Thu Sept 19 2013 - 01:00

Weather will get worse warning by scientists

It will lead to more storms and torrential rains that will trigger flooding

Thu Sept 12 2013 - 01:00

Babies best had early, say scientists

Fertilisation technology doesn’t offer a ready way around biological changes

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 22:53

Scientists warn against untested stem cell use by scammers

Treatments which could be dangerous can cost up to €100,000, science festival told

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 01:01