Rare carved walnut suite dating from 19th century

Furniture was created by Strahan for Viscount Doneraile of Doneraile Court

Mark Rylance on theatre, film and his family’s tragedy: ‘For me, love is stronger than death’

The actor’s beloved stepdaughter, Nataasha van Kampen, died aged 28 in 2012

Vaccinations: Jewel in the crown of modern medical science

Humanity was vulnerable to a plethora of deadly diseases before jabs arrived

GR Yaris: Toyota’s pocket-rocket rally car is a star in the making

€50,000 price tag may seem steep, but it’s not outlandish given what the car delivers

The needle . . . and the good work done

Before the arrival of the hypodermic syringe nearly all medicine had to arrive by mouth

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

Thinking Anew – The amazing world we live in

Can the Covid-19 pandemic help us fix our technology problem?

The history of innovation has plenty of lessons on how to fight the coronavirus crisis and transform our future

Do surgical masks guard against viral infection?

At the outbreak of a virus, masks may give a sense of comfort but there is debate over their efficacy, with some medical professionals arguing that regular hand-washing is much more effective

Serendipity has played a prominent part in many scientific discoveries

Fortunate unplanned discoveries include penicillin, Viagra, x-rays, radioactivity and microwave ovens

State millions and good memories: Bringing a grand house back to life

After a careful refurb, Doneraile Court is open to visitors after being closed for decades

Eye scan breakthrough stems from Irishman's ‘lightbulb moment’

All-seeing AI: Top ophthalmologists meet their match

Roger Bannister dies aged 88: Obituary

The first athlete to run a sub four-minute mile was also an eminent neurologist

The ‘Xcentric’ Carlow physicist who discovered why the sky is blue

Extraordinary Emigrants: John Tyndall’s inventions also led to modern fibre optics, respirators, and fog horns