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New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and Research Ireland.
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The Irish language may be having a revival right now, but Gaeilgeoirí up and down the island have some issues they'd like to raiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to comeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You may think it's a given that the All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes can only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? We take a look at the developments which may well change where the future strongholds will be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As drones become a constant buzz in our lives, we look at where drones have come from - and just where we can expect them to go nextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All you ever wanted to know about how we perceive time as humans, why we use the measurements that we use, how time changes as we get older and why the Universe says time is all relative anyway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery. By Ronan Carbery, UCC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Employers in Ireland are implementing 'quiet redundancies' to scale back workforces in the face of uncertainty, tariffs and AI. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen, Brainstorm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered. By Kathryn O'Sullivan, University of Limerick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The use of Gaeilge at demonstrations in support of the Palestinian people is part of the radical tradition of Irish language activism. By Ciara Grant, UCC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warning signs that your job is no longer right for you include burnout, boredom, and feeling undervalued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From hazelnuts and fish to dairy and beef, new archaeological evidence reveals what our ancestors ate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Presenteeism—working while sick—is common in Ireland, but it has long-term consequences for health and productivity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The prospect of Irish Defence Forces making incursions into Northern Ireland was seriously considered in response to the 1969 violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From ‘howya lads’ to ‘hiya girls’, Irish greetings reveal a lot about our social norms and changing gender dynamics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At 92 years of age, Richard Morgan was a four-time world champion in indoor rowing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The roots of Elverys and its elephant logo lie in a remarkable 19th-century shop on Sackville Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President John F. Kennedy attended a state dinner in Iveagh House on 28 June 1963 during his iconic visit to Ireland – here’s how the night unfolded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tipperaryman's adventures as a grandee at large in South America involved everything from coca collection to debt collecting. By Richard Fitzpatrick, Maynooth University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? By Ana Soriano and John Kenny, TeagascSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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