Irish Research Council

Science fiction writers give us a glimpse into the possible worlds that await us

Authorities forced to issue additional grants at cost of almost €500,000

The problem is that we live in environments where the easy choices are bad for us

One of the most species rich families of plants in the world but many orchids are highly threatened

Ecosystems underfoot are a scientific frontier needing new sensors and methods

Isolation takes toll during pandemic, according to report from men’s sheds association

You could set your watch by many biological events, but not anymore

Project to help understand behaviour and physiology of Ireland’s gentle sea giants

Our actions are written in the genetic code of living organisms for generations

Online election among 800-plus staff due to take place on Saturday morning

Government departments and agencies also fund innovative research under New Foundations scheme

An app and BirdWatch Ireland podcast helps keen listeners discern birds by their noises

Awards, scholarships and grants are available to help fund your masters or PhD

A tiny detail inside cowslips may enable the diagnosis of overall grassland health

Ireland has some of the most diverse and interesting semi-natural grasslands in Europe

Opinion: Multi-pronged effort needed to ensure anti-vaxxers don’t hijack programme

Trinity team shows defective circulating white blood cells a key driver of neurodegeneration

Applications open up possibility university could have first female provost in its history

Our way of life exerts incredible selection pressures on the natural world

Monaghan referee Martin McNally is excited to be involved in this unique championship

A long, bleak winter looms but before we get there nature has a treat in store

Another Government-funded project is to create plastic packaging that is resistant to the virus

Commitment to sustainability needs to be backed up with actions by industry

In a recession, people may want to stay in education but there are challenges

Lecturer and broadcaster had earlier received no direct communication from college head

Unthinkable: Ireland’s most celebrated philosopher was ‘also extremely morally fallible’

Research project is one of 11 to share a total of €1.4m in State’s response to pandemic

The lungs may be the coronavirus gateway, but it can extend much further into the body

The third-level sector is expected to operate within budget and make cuts where necessary

We need to create globally-competitive universities that perform ground-breaking research which drives innovation economies

The discovery of his remains could shed light on a tumultuous chapter of Irish history

Research & development critical to supporting Ireland’s national action plan – Harris

‘We need to look at why horseshoe bats don’t get sick from coronavirus’ – Irish scientist

They’ve been asked to undertake critical research, development and innovation projects

Emma Teeling believes bats hold the key to slowing down the ageing process

Prof Dáire Keogh will take over as DCU’s fourth president next July

Astrophysicist and philosopher run the rule over what precisely makes experts reliable

Those who had personalised treatment were less disabled when followed up a year later

Result prompts calls for an overhaul in how the Government carries out its own funding

One in four children with disabilities and behaviour issues are on curbed timetables