Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
Catching the worm: A look into the heart of the scientific process
Nobel laureate Campbell’s memoir captures the essence of scientific endeavour
Ingenious Ireland a window on a not so distant past
Breadth of the book ranges from natural history to industrialisation and to sociology
Why does Ireland not have a National Museum of Science?
A museum would put this country’s contribution to global developments in context
Call for greater recognition of George Stokes’s contribution to science
‘Powerful and unerring’ mathematician born in Skreen, Co Sligo, 200 years ago
Ireland’s stellar contributions go under the radar
Recognition of formidable history in space and science always eclipsed by success in arts
Inside the Belfast college that moulded peace-makers and Brexiteers
New illustrated book celebrates 150th anniversary of Methody in Northern capital
Why is Ireland not a member of Cern?
State has rich history in particle physics but will not cough up €1m Cern membership fee
Stem event celebrates students graduating from Trinity Walton Club
The club helps second-level students develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork and communication
‘We ought to teach children logic’: Ireland’s Nobel scientist
William C Campbell’s retirement has been ‘absolutely ruined’ since he won the prize aged 85
Dedicated followers of fission
National Children’s Science Centre is aimed at stimulating children’s natural curiosity and encouraging them to explore and discover
What have the Irish ever done for us? (More than you might think)
The Irish are known for many things, but perhaps not for splitting the atom and curing leprosy. We set the record straight
Campbell ‘delighted’ as he receives Nobel prize in Stockholm
Irish-born scientist accepts shared award for work on treatment of parasitic diseases
Meet Ireland’s new Nobel Laureate, William C Campbell
This week, ping-pong playing, Donegal-born, 85-year-old William C Campbell became the second Irish scientist to win a Nobel. Here, he talks God, Ireland, medicine and happiness
Central Bank launch commemorative Ernest Walton coin
Silver coin was presented to special award winners at BT Young Scientist exhibition
Coin marks Ireland’s only Nobel Laureate for science
Central Bank’s €15 coin commemorating Ernest Walton is Young Scientist prize
Abbey Theatre launches petition to have Liffey bridge named after it
National theatre argues it is a ‘cultural icon’ located beside the new bridge
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