Molecules, metaphors and the place of science in culture
One is contained within the other, but how does that manifest itself?
Likely Derby contenders rack up for prolific Aidan O’Brien
Irish handler adds Dee Stakes winner Star of India to potential list after Chester success
The whole is greater than the part – or is it?
How Galileo began to cast doubt on the apparent axiomatic certainties of Euclid
Great expectations surround Waterville’s first appearance
O’Brien has made no secret of how much he likes the three year old colt
EU takes on SpaceX and Amazon with its own satellite internet system
Initiative was twice rejected over money concerns
Letters to a German Princess: Euler’s blockbuster lives on
That’s Maths: The collection of letters shows Euler was not only a ‘master’ mathematician but also a master teacher
Could the new space telescope unlock the secrets of the universe?
The James Webb Space Telescope may tell us more about dark matter and other mysteries
TV View: It takes two to tango, but watch out for the hairy goats
Seán Kelly lost for words as Tour de France starts with a bang
Mac Swiney to take chance in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial
Jim Bolger’s Epsom contender lines out against seven rivals in Leopardstown renewal
Drawn to music: The eye and ear of illustrator David Rooney
What are the lines that connect a visual artist with the medium of sound?
Declan O’Rourke: Arrivals – Impressive record that spotlights the journeys taken
Songwriter’s eighth album is a low-key affair that does not need to shout to be heard
The Pleiades is the star of the November sky with a partial lunar eclipse at month’s end
The beautiful star nursery gives its name to a famous brand of Japanese cars
Triumph and tragedy for the O’Briens as Joseph lands second Melbourne Cup
Twilight Payment wins but Anthony Van Dyck’s death adds to race’s tragic recent legacy
Brexit may stymie British technological innovation
Chris Horn: Key challenge is to scale from domestic market to sell internationally
Mathematics and the nature of physical reality
That’s Maths: The universe is profoundly mathematical in nature, and we do not really understand why
How cooler heads could have avoided the ‘Galileo affair’
Conventional account ignores gaps in scientist’s evidence to Catholic Church inquisition
Sky at night to reveal celestial wonders, not least lovely Luna
Lure of nearest heavenly neighbour on menu for International Observe the Moon Night
The rise of a toxic male separatist movement who hate women
The idea began on the fringes of the internet – so how has it made it all the way to the White House?
Great human advances were made throughout the ‘Dark Ages’
The major discoveries of the Scientific Revolution were made in universities strongly supported by the church
Solar giants Jupiter and Saturn are dominating the night skies in July
Full moon on July 5th with Mercury, Venus and Mars in view from Ireland this month
D-Day for Chacun Pour Soi’s return to action at Leopardstown
Mullins bullish while Gigginstown have team to make Easywork of Future Champions
His Dark Materials review: A terrific Lyra, an invigorating fantasy
It’s a lavish adaptation from BBC/HBO, but – happily – Philip Pullman’s darkness is here too
Brexit impacts on profits and bloodstock sales at Goffs in Kildare
Accounts filed by Robert J Goff & Co plc show ring revenues declined by 6% to €165.63m in the 12 months to the end of March 2019
Tourists in our own land: the best new things to do around Ireland
From pilgrim paths to Center Parcs, here is a list to help you plan your next adventure
Anthony Van Dyck will try to follow his father Galileo when he lines up in King George
The O’Brien-trained Derby hero will be receiving 8lb from odds-favourite Enable
‘Science does not try to undermine religion – religion is simply irrelevant to science’
Opinon: Let’s not fool ourselves. I wish religion had been an ally of science – usually it was an opponent, and in most of the world it still is
Janan Ganesh: The US is a more liberal place due to Trump
Attitudes towards free trade, immigration have almost completely flipped in 25 years
HRI boss says Derby day queue problem needs to be addressed
Despite expensive revamp, 12,000 attendance less than half four years ago
Madhmoon bids to provide Prendergast with fairytale Derby success
Aidan O’Brien with seven in Derby after missing out in Friday's Oaks and Coronation Cup
Can Roaring Lion win Breeders’ Cup Classic where others failed?
Tipping Point: America’s lucrative race on dirt has defeated many a Euro turf runner
IT firm Scisys to create Irish holding company ahead of Brexit
Business known for involvement in Galileo satellite programme moves to protect itself
Ten Sovereigns completes Newmarket hat-trick for Aidan O’Brien
Fairyland and Mohawk also land big pots form Irish trainer
What’s behind the miraculous spiral on Booterstown Strand?
That’s Maths: Something must have altered to trigger this development
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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