The Irish Times

Celebrating the bicentenary of John Tyndall, one of Ireland’s most influential scientists

Carlow man reached the pinnacle of 19th century science but full recognition eluded him

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 11:29

The Cork woman who inspired radicalism from Ireland to Russia

The Irish woman wrote one of the most popular and influential novels of the 20th century selling millions of copies worldwide

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 07:06

Why does Ireland not have a National Museum of Science?

A museum would put this country’s contribution to global developments in context

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 05:00

Call for greater recognition of George Stokes’s contribution to science

‘Powerful and unerring’ mathematician born in Skreen, Co Sligo, 200 years ago

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 02:55

Could Sherlock Holmes’s true nemesis have been a mathematician?

That’s Maths: New book suggests Arthur Conan Doyle based Moriarty on George Boole

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 00:00

When government is the biggest funder of scientific endeavour

The formula for optimum distribution of funding between basic and applied research is not being applied at present

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 11:25

Robert Murphy – ‘had a true genius for mathematical invention’

That’s Maths: He had become an accomplished mathematician by the age of 13

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 11:29

How investing money can spur our creativity

The pursuit of delivering something new, better, faster or unique is built into us

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:44

What’s your county’s claim to fame?

A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 06:00

'Innovation is in our DNA'

Three key industry figures explain how their passion for science and technology shaped their careers

Wed May 18 2016 - 08:45

Artist’s view of Shannon flooding

Book published in 1880 by Henry Trench with lithographic views of watercolours by an unknown Victorian artist

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:00

Auctions of rare Irish books, manuscripts and maps

Three auctions offer huge selection for collectors and special Christmas gifts

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 00:00

IT executive urges girls to study science and technology

Intel boss makes comments on eve of being honoured by University College Cork

Thu Nov 26 2015 - 15:19

Pioneering Irish men and women who made scientific breakthroughs

Ireland is known for its creative works but it has also produced great scientists throughout history

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 00:00

Computer games can help develop logical thinking

Opinion: We can introduce logic and the work of George Boole to students using games and puzzles

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 12:09

Television: Incoming! Recruits under fire – from their own effing superiors

Review: ‘Recruits’, ‘Garda Down Under’, ‘The Genius of George Boole’; ‘University Challenge’

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 14:00

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh to join Cork Culture Night

GAA commentator will speak as part of largest programme yet for Leeside event

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 19:08

George Boole: generous genius

University College Cork is hosting a series of conferences to honour the institution’s first professor of mathematics, a man who made the digital age possible

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:00

Film shines new light on Boole as forefather of information age

Worldwide acclaim for unsung UCC mathematician who devised Boolean logic

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 01:00

The limits of reason: Boolean links between art and science

Two exhibitions in Cork celebrate George Boole, a son of the city and the genius who laid the foundation of all computer systems

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 06:00

Author Chris Mullin to speak on Birmingham Six in Cork

Social campaigner Fr Peter McVerry will also appear at Spirit of Mother Jones Festival

Thu Jul 02 2015 - 17:47

The provocative genius of James Watson

The career of James Watson, one of the discoverers of the structure of DNA, has not been without controversy, but his contribution to genetics has been huge

Thu May 21 2015 - 01:00