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Science Week 2022: Infinite possibilities set to be explored nationwide this November
Explore what science has to offer by checking out the events in-person!
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The future of climate change: What we already know - and the actions we can start taking now
Dr Aaron Golden shares some steps we can take, individually and together.
Smarter sleeping and insects for dinner: How we'll keep our bodies healthy in ten years' time
We look at four emerging trends that could change how we stay well between now and 2031.
The future of happiness - from mindfulness in schools to listening to your gut
We take a look at the trends that will affect how we stay happy in the future.
'We're getting a huge variety of ideas': How you can take part in Ireland's biggest brainstorm
Health, housing… and even skate parks: Julie Byrne discusses some of the Creating Our Future submissions to date.
Health, history and harnessing nature: 4 big Irish ideas that are changing the future
Hear about some of the best research coming out of Ireland right now – and find out how you can share your ideas too.
Crowdfunding, men's sheds and cars that save lives: 5 ideas that changed the 21st-century world
Anyone, anywhere can have an idea. Discover some of the most notable – and hear how you can share yours.
‘No going back to the office’: What you want to keep post-pandemic - and what you’ll leave behind
Plus advice from a panel of experts to make those future plans a reality.
Would you work from home forever? Tell us what you think life should look like post-pandemic
Have your say, and see how your answers compare.
I live on the coast - is my home safe? 9 readers’ questions on climate change, answered
And how we’ve one of the most important climate change monitoring centres in the world.
QUIZ: How Much Did You Learn From Science Week?
Told you there’d be a test.
This scientist would happily kick a panda to death... but only to save another species
Poor pandas.
'Everything is potentially toxic - even coffee and chocolate'*
*But it’s really really hard to overdose on either.
Could gut bacteria actually help reduce stress?
This scientist thinks so – and he’s not the only one.
What do pandas, coffee and your brain have in common?
Hint: It’s got something to do with Science Week…