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#research

'I don't think it's a huge issue for us' - Cork star on GAA's binge-drinking culture

Dec 17th 2019, 5:00 PM 33,315 17

#NO PROBLEM
Scientists develop monthly contraceptive pill, but it's only been tested on pigs so far

Dec 5th 2019, 8:56 AM 11,368 39

#RESEARCH
New approach to treating cystic fibrosis could reduce the need for lung transplants, RCSI study finds

Dec 3rd 2019, 6:10 AM 9,156 5

#CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Life expectancy in Ireland's most deprived area 7 years lower than most affluent area

Nov 27th 2019, 8:10 PM 21,992 16

#POVERTY
Dog years are a myth and puppies are middle-aged, scientists claim

Nov 23rd 2019, 11:11 AM 41,285 33

#GOOD MAN
Ireland's 20-year-olds are stressed, living with their parents and worried about housing

Nov 21st 2019, 6:20 AM 26,892 45

#GROWING UP IN IRELAND
Measles can cause immune system to become 'more baby-like', study finds

Nov 1st 2019, 7:13 AM 8,324 5

#MEASLES
Study that finds footballers are three-and-a-half times more likely to die from dementia '15 years too late'

Oct 22nd 2019, 11:39 AM 6,128 6

#NEW RESEARCH
Restaurants with nutritional info on menus serve healthier food

Oct 17th 2019, 6:10 AM 8,676 14

#FOOD LABELLING
School intervention in sleep may help children get to bed earlier, new study finds

Oct 14th 2019, 6:05 AM 23,272 35

#SLEEP
Irish research on type of breast cancer may have found new treatment approach

Oct 3rd 2019, 10:15 PM 15,136 2

#CANCER TREATMENT
Repetitive knocks key to understanding MMA and rugby-related head injuries, Trinity scientists say

Sep 9th 2019, 2:03 PM 8,954 3

#STUDY
Being optimistic can help you live longer, a new study finds

Aug 27th 2019, 11:26 AM 9,057 27

#BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE
Amazon, Microsoft and Intel may be putting world at risk through killer robot developments, study says

Aug 22nd 2019, 10:54 AM 24,481 30

#STUDY
Microplastics found in Arctic and Alps after being carried by wind and snow, scientists warn

Aug 15th 2019, 5:43 PM 10,531 17

#MICROPLASTICS
'Approach with your eyes open': Default options can sway customers buying financial products online

Aug 15th 2019, 12:49 PM 7,602 4

#ONLINE BANKING TOOLS
Climate change happening faster than many animals can adapt, study finds

Jul 23rd 2019, 4:00 PM 13,310 76

#CLIMATE CHANGE
Figures suggest two-in-five renters in 'pressure zones' still being hit with rent increases above 4%

Jul 11th 2019, 11:34 AM 9,873 33

#RENTING
Landlords selling a private rental property one of the main drivers of family homelessness in Dublin

Jun 13th 2019, 7:21 AM 27,666 158

#HOMELESSNESS
Irish researchers make discovery which may lead to epilepsy 'warning system'

Jun 10th 2019, 5:48 PM 13,157 2

#EPILEPSY
HSE to spend up to €60k on abortion in Ireland research study

May 21st 2019, 3:27 PM 6,397 5

#ABORTION
Bacteria discovered in Cork improves ability to cope with stress

May 1st 2019, 4:14 PM 27,051 16

#GUT REACTION
Countries that help working class students get into university have happier citizens

Apr 7th 2019, 10:30 AM 9,778 12

#RESEARCH
Messages highlighting dangers of drug use during sex need to target wider audience

Apr 2nd 2019, 6:30 AM 23,542 12

#CHEMSEX
Drinking alcohol during teenage years linked with stunted brain growth

Apr 2nd 2019, 6:00 AM 12,893 19

#RESEARCH
This video game training device is helping stroke survivors regain arm movement

Mar 24th 2019, 9:30 AM 7,196 1

#VIDEO GAMES
Teen vapers are more likely to use sweet-flavoured e-cigarettes than adult vapers, study finds

Mar 18th 2019, 11:00 AM 13,686 55

#VAPING
This town in Longford is the most at-risk place from job automation in the country

Feb 22nd 2019, 6:05 AM 29,225 35

#JOB LOSSES
Millennials still recognise songs from music's 1960s-90s golden age, study finds

Feb 10th 2019, 7:00 PM 17,953 39

#MUSIC KNOWLEDGE
Bees have brains that can figure out basic maths, new study finds

Feb 9th 2019, 10:45 AM 13,783 24

#BUZZ BUZZ
New study seeks first-time mothers in Ireland who experienced trauma during childbirth

Feb 7th 2019, 6:20 AM 15,806 11

#RESEARCH
Babies who hear two languages at home have a better ability to concentrate

Feb 3rd 2019, 10:30 AM 35,059 17

#DEVELOPMENT
Better forecasts may be possible with new research on extreme rainfall patterns

Feb 2nd 2019, 9:30 AM 8,596 10

#STUDY
How and why the brain decides whether to hold 'em or fold 'em

Jan 12th 2019, 9:30 AM 10,487 11

#RESEARCH
Researches reveal how the brain tells you to scratch an itch

Jan 6th 2019, 8:00 PM 20,405 11

#ITCHY AND SCRATCHY
New tool identifies which patients with COPD are at risk of death or serious complications

Jan 5th 2019, 8:30 PM 33,098 16

#BREATHING PROBLEMS
Weirdly shaped mouse sperm can be used to tell species apart

Jan 1st 2019, 8:30 PM 13,851 6

#SWIMMERS
Removing sweets from supermarket checkouts linked to fall in unhealthy snack purchases

Dec 23rd 2018, 7:45 AM 6,324 12

#RESEARCH
Saturn is losing its rings at the 'worst-case scenario' rate

Dec 18th 2018, 12:42 PM 49,942 43

#RESEARCH
Breakthrough from scientists in Cork shows flying reptiles had feathers over 200 million years ago

Dec 17th 2018, 6:30 AM 10,871 13

#PTEROSAURS