Trinity professor appointed first president of South East Technological University
Veronica Campbell will bring ‘energy, vitality and leadership’ to role, says chair of board
New study can help improve outcomes in critically-ill Covid patients – Irish researcher
Global study finds gene variant that disrupts molecule critical for immune response
Scientists identify genetic factors behind severe Covid symptoms
It is hoped the genetic clues from the findings can help medical experts to identify existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat Covid
Travel rules ‘too late’ to stop potential Omicron wave in UK, says scientist
Scientific adviser Prof Mark Woolhouse says variant is ‘spreading pretty rapidly’ across UK
If fear won’t work, how can we encourage climate action?
Michael Viney: Studies suggest positive messages about post-carbon society more effective
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine linked to slightly higher risk of blood disorder
Small increase in treatable and mild bleeding disorder found after first dose
Cutting methane levels will quickly reduce rate of global warming – UN report
Report highlights benefits to public health and food production from cutting emissions
Covid-19: Current vaccines could be ineffective in a year or less, survey finds
Scientists warn low vaccine coverage globally would make resistant variants more likely
TikTok sets up European council to advise on content moderation policies
Among the nine-member group is Ian Power, the chief executive of not-for-profit company Community Creations
Michael D Higgins: Some Irish were willing participants in British Empire
Second Machnamh gathering examines themes of colonialism and cultural imperialism
Coronavirus: South Africa to use Johnson & Johnson vaccine instead of AstraZeneca
World wrap: California surpasses New York as US state with most coronavirus deaths
Covid-19: Failure to self-isolate central to Ireland’s coronavirus control problem
Quarantine for travellers gets the headlines but self-isolation is seen as most important pillar
Covid-19: Relief in Scotland as vaccinations get under way
Good communication one of Scotland’s greatest strengths in dealing with pandemic
‘Make plans but don’t hold on to them too seriously’
Wild Geese: Rebecca Kelly’s maths degree opened many doors, including one to NYC
Reasons to believe Covid-19 pandemic will ease next spring, says health expert
Prof Devi Sridhar: ‘If we can get to March, we will be in a profoundly different situation’
Brexit may stymie British technological innovation
Chris Horn: Key challenge is to scale from domestic market to sell internationally
Autism and sleep disruption – a family affair
Research Lives: Dr Lorna Lopez, lecturer in the Department of Biology and Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University
Face masks: 20 key facts about wearing them safely
Type, washing frequency, duration of disposability: all you need to know about masks
History will not look kindly on mask holdouts
Perceiving mandatory face coverings as ‘state interference’ is dangerous lunacy
Coronavirus in Ireland: Where do we stand now?
Q&A: Everything you need to know about phases, masks, gatherings and ‘green lists’
Face masks: All you need to know about where, when and why you need one
Ireland is shifting from ‘should’ wear a face mask to ‘must’ wear one
Using mutations to track the pandemic coronavirus
Research Lives: Áine O’Toole, PhD student at University of Edinburgh
‘This whole corridor is dead’: Europe’s coronavirus care home disaster
Wherever the virus spread uncontrolled, elderly care homes were left unprotected
Will Leaving Cert ‘calculated grades’ be accepted by universities abroad?
Ask Brian: About 2,000 students have applied for college courses in the UK or Europe
Ebola drug remdesivir leads race for effective Covid-19 treatment
Trial shows drug ‘has a clear-cut, significant, positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery’
Trump claims suggestion of using disinfectant to kill coronavirus ‘sarcastic’
Doctors dismiss US president’s comments as ‘irresponsible and dangerous’
All eyes on Sweden's liberal gamble with coronavirus
Pubs, gyms and some schools stay open in strategy that relies on personal responsibility
James Mackey obituary: theology professor with ecumenical sympathies
Liberal Catholic theologian and author was open to insights from other faiths
Waiting for a coronavirus test: Six days and one hospital visit later, and still no test
‘My real problem is lack of communication. I don’t even know if the HSE received the referral’
Coronavirus advice: Wash your hands and avoid hugging, kissing and hand shaking
People who are well or have no symptoms should not use masks
How much coffee should I drink? How much is too much?
Is coffee good for you? Is it addictive? Does the way it's made matter and other questions about our daily caffeine hit
Coronavirus: Beijing imposes self-quarantine on returnees
Some 500m Chinese affected by movement, travel restrictions to contain infections
The Americanisation of Ireland: Our relationship with America was not all one way
Book review: David Fitzpatrick combines rigorous analysis with human experiences
Genetic clues of TB spread between cows and badgers revealed
TB in cattle can be spread by badgers, but cow-to-cow transfer more significant – research
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