The Irish Times

Solar geoengineering to cool the planet: Not if, but when

Economist Gernot Wagner on a radical solution that’s no longer science fiction

Thu May 05 2022 - 05:00

James Webb Space Telescope being readied to capture first infrared images

Hubble successor is a next-generation infrared telescope, says researcher Patrick Kavanagh

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 06:00

Shane Lowry back in action with level par 70 at Honda Classic

Kurt Kitayama claims lead at PGA National in Florida with an opening round of 64

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 19:24

Driving ambitions: Six golfing young guns to to watch in the coming year

Philip Reid has a look at the upcoming stars across the game here in Ireland

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 10:00

A conversation on the universe, anti-science and vexed question of UFOs

Q&A with American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson

Thu Dec 30 2021 - 06:00

Wind energy: Why is Ireland not fulfilling its potential?

Onshore wind is the cheapest renewable form here but planning is ‘fragmented’

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 03:00

A Nobel Prize for climate modellers a sign of the times

Without their tools it would be impossible to make predictions for Earth’s future

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 10:28

Human microbiome: Diet, precision medicine and wellbeing

Conor Purcell talks to Dr Harriet Schellekens of APC Microbiome Ireland

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 18:11

Shane Lowry heads for FedEx Cup playoffs with a spring in his step after Offaly U20 win

Clara man on hand at Croke Park to celebrate first All-Ireland win at grade since 1988

Mon Aug 16 2021 - 15:13

Different Strokes: World Invitational events continue to make giant strides

Dodd’s Major bonus; Word of Mouth; By the Numbers; On this Day and more

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 06:50

Varied home team poised to mount challenge at Mount Juliet

McIlroy and Lowry lead 16-strong contingent bidding for a home victory in Irish Open

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 01:00

Going to other planets is a moral duty, it’s just a matter of making it safe

Christopher E Mason, author of The Next 500 Years, on the future of humanity

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 00:00

Strong home-based contingent set for Irish Challenge

Prestigious Portmarnock Links event presents a big opportunity for 28 home players

Thu May 27 2021 - 01:00

Crispr babies: How a rogue scientist took the role of God

The ethics of editing humans are fraught and complex, argues Henry Greely

Thu May 20 2021 - 05:00

Seamus Power’s surge fades at Byron Nelson in Texas

South Korean KH Lee secures breakthrough win on 25-under par tally

Sun May 16 2021 - 23:53

Change of course for Kearney brings him to The Belfry en route to Europe

Two-time Irish PGA champion is one of five Irishmen in the field for British Masters

Tue May 11 2021 - 06:00

After decades of fundraising and research, could the end of Cystic Fibrosis be in sight?

Drugs are available to treat 95% of patients, but access is still a problem for some

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 06:00

Arts&Antiques: Rare Jack B Yeats book in sale for bibliophiles

Private library of John Wyse Jackson goes under the hammer at Purcell auctioneers

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 06:00

‘Learning how to invest effectively is an important lesson’

Me & my Money: Conor Purcell, CEO at xyMaths.ie

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 00:00

Philip Reid’s Lowdown: Andalucia Masters and Northern Ireland Open

All you need to know ahead of this week’s European Tour and Challenge Tour events

Wed Sept 02 2020 - 13:30

Different Strokes: Galgorm Castle and Roganstown take centre stage

European Tour schedule changes, Adam Scott’s big breakthrough, Twitter Twaddle and more. . .

Tue Sept 01 2020 - 06:27

Zoom calls with Rory and the GUI bake-off: Neil Manchip keeping the flag flying

Shane Lowry’s coach has called on famous alumni to keep the classes of 2020 inspired

Thu May 28 2020 - 06:00

Amateur Schaper shaping up well in South African Open

Teenager just one shot off leader Tapio Pulkkanen in Johannesburg

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 21:39

Shane Lowry hoping to turn pain into early-season gain as he gets back to action

British Open champion returns to action in Hong Kong ahead of Abu Dhabi defence

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 21:11

Ireland lagging behind in funding ‘blue skies’ scientific research

‘Without continuous developments and insights from basic research, applied research may eventually wither away’

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 06:00

Different Strokes: McDowell believes Irish Open hosting role a ‘huge privilege’

DJ in President’s fitness race . . . quote and tweets of the week . . . Larrazabal’s bag . . . Know the rules

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 19:44

United States run riot in Walker Cup singles

Great Britain and Ireland lose eight singles matches as visitors retain Walker Cup in Hoylake

Sun Sept 08 2019 - 19:20

GB & Ireland take Walker Cup lead

Conor Purcell and Caolan Rafferty both score points as home side lead 7-5

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 19:28

Out Of Bounds: Walker Cup prestige offers no future guarantees

Ireland have three representatives in this weekend’s 17th edition at Royal Liverpool

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 10:10

Different Strokes: European Tour to implement four-point plan for slow coaches

Two bad times in a round will incur a one-shot penalty while fines are increased by almost 200%

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 15:44

Three Irish players in Britain and Ireland Walker Cup squad

James Sugrue, Conor Purcell and Caolan Rafferty will take on USA at Hoylake next month

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 12:51

Hugh Foley cards opening 64 in South of Ireland qualifying

Royal Dublin’s 22-year-old cards personal best at Lahinch to lead after opening day

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 22:07

Caolan Rafferty cruises into British Amateur matchplay phase

26-year-old’s mood lifts as a 68 at Portmarnock keeps his challenge alive and kicking

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 21:06

Purcell has work to do to match matchplay in British Amateur

Australian Amateur Open champion struggles to an opening 76 at The Island

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 21:50