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Wednesday 30 September 2020
Exeter Chiefs defeat Northampton Saints 38-15 to seal the club’s first ever European Champions Cup semi-final spot.
A study found the steroid cut the risk of death by a third for patients on ventilators.
A baby boy was born to a 34-year-old French woman who had been treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.
The finding may increase the number of available livers for transplant, researchers say.
About 1,200 children and adults have Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland.
The 21-year-old has become a key figure in Zidane’s second era.
The Ireland and Ulster wing is 23-years-old and still striving to find consistency in his game.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
The former Olympic silver medallist will fight for a WBA rankings belt next month.
The 15-year-old triumphed in the final in Linz against Jelena Ostapenko.
The 18-year-old defender has linked up with the first-team for training ahead of Sunday’s game.
The footballer and pilot David Ibbotson were the only people on board.
Lou DiBella told BoxingScene that women’s pro boxing card is ‘way beyond its time.’
The baby girl was born in December 2017, The Lancet said.
Deirdre Jacob was last seen within yards of the driveway to her parents’ house.
More than 10,000 tickets were expected to be put on sale for Wednesday’s screening.
“Imagine your genes are books in a library…”
Doctors have said that early diagnosis of the disease is key for improving the quality of life.
Merkel has been leading Germany for 12 years.
The Cork school will face Limerick’s Ardscoil Rís in the final.
Tabby’s Star has been inexplicably dimming and brightening sporadically like no other for years.
The degeneration and death of brain cells that regulate movement is what affects the ability of a person with Parkinson’s to control movement.
Until recently, scientists thought there were only two genetically distinct types of orangutan.
Just over 72% of the embryos ended up being free of a heart disease-causing mutation.
Applied as a cream to the skin, the drug allowed red-haired mice to develop a deep tan.
It’s hoped that 3D-printed skin, ears, bone scaffolds, and heart valves could solve a number of medical issues.
Meanwhile, unions at Bus Eireann have entered talks to see if they can find a way to avoid next week’s strike.
The company announced its Reactiv8 device was used at a hospital in Germany.
The study has provoked ethical and legal questions.
The device remotely monitors the patient’s progress through a knee movement sensor.
A long, difficult day of negotiations has come to an end.
If the new drug – APR-246 – is found to be effective at clinical trials it will have the potential to save lives.
The breakthrough follows marathon talks at the Workplace Relations Commission.
Using technology has had a massive impact on my progress and will continue to do so, writes Mark Pollock.
Around €104 million was raised through people dumping water over their heads.
Gardaí believe they may know who killed the 13-year-old schoolboy in 1986.
Trade union Siptu has cancelled the 48-hour work stoppage.
The results are a major breakthrough in the field of regenerative tissue.
The agency has dropped its legal case against Apple as a result.
Peadar Healy’s side returned to winning ways.
New research could help train the immune system to target tumours.
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT – Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off in an election debate in Cleveland.
Highly anticipated, many will see the debate as an opportunity for either candidate to claim a key advantage in what should be a closely-fought battle.
Likely to be combative, it’ll see Democrat candidate Biden tackle Trump on the economy and the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Of course, it’ll be the early hours of the morning by the time any of this airs – and even then, it’s not likely to be an entertainment event for the faint-hearted.
So today we want to know: Will you be watching the first US presidential debate live?
Poll Results:
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