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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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These simple, quick initiatives could deliver financial relief, promote fairer markets and strengthen consumer protections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do you feel when you hear the words mucus, cyst and moist? We all have certain words or phrases that make us react in different ways. Certain words can provoke positive feelings, while others may make our skin crawl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The quietness of electric vehicles is a significant safety challenge for pedestrians, cyclists and people with visual impairmentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are 120 or so women's sheds in operation around the country at present and that number is on the rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The A to Z on planning for the unplannable and dealing with the many known and unknown risks and emergencies a country may face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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