The Frost Report writer Barry Cryer dies aged 86
‘Encyclopaedia of humour’ wrote for The Two Ronnies and Billy Connolly
‘Encyclopaedia of humour’ wrote for The Two Ronnies and Billy Connolly
Erected as coronavirus precautions, the barriers may redirect germs to others, research suggests
Youths with mild initial infections are experiencing confounding, sometimes debilitating issues
Global energy use could be reduced to 1960 levels by mid-century
Findings on macular degeneration could pave way for new treatments, say researchers
Viral aerosols emitted when speaking linger in air longer than larger droplets, study says
‘Strong’ green stimulus route out of pandemic could halve temperature rises expected by 2050
The Sex Education actor talks about her Irish roots and her Anglo-French upbringing
World Health Organisation head says it regrets decision and is reviewing impact on finances
People who exercise have less desire for high-calorie, fatty foods, study finds
Study finds clothes washed in colder water last longer, with less energy used for cleaning
There’s a large quantity of new Holocaust fiction, and experts are worried about quality
Wild Geese: Engineer runs his own international advisory business from Cape Town
Anger, dismay and confusion were recurring themes among research participants
Prof Helen Whelton argues encouraging innovation offers best outcomes for patients
Friday Interview: Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, president of NUI Galway
In the UK the weed is widely believed to pose significant risk of damage to buildings within 7m of the above-ground portions
EPA says the impact of microplastics on people’s health has not been fully assessed
Continent lost trillions of tonnes of ice between 1992 and 2017, latest research says
People with disabilities face obstacles to political participation, seminar told
Humorous reflections on the Troubles appear to be experiencing a renaissance in the North
Male rock stars of the 1970s and 80s were often notorious for sleeping with young fans
Chemical agent ‘more dangerous and sophisticated’ than sarin or VX
Is it possible to dodge the diesel debacle, and the environmental excuses, and buy a big hunk of mobile metal?
Campaign trail: Britain’s ‘third party’ struggles to be heard as main parties become polarised
Sixteen of 17 hottest years have occurred this century, as climate change advances
These days, all the focus seems to be on how science and technology are the ‘sexy’ subjects everyone should be doing, but employers say arts courses develop crucial skills for the modern workplace
‘Ginger gene’ can significantly boost the risk of developing the disease, research shows
Scientists predict the hole could close permanently by the middle of the century
The Road Safety Authority wants all cars fitted with ‘intelligent speed assistants’
Researchers working on compound that mimics the anti-diabetic effects of vigorous exercise
Government climate change experts are no masters of brevity, a new study has found
Good ventilation, barriers between beds and hand washing would reduce risks
Knox and Raffaele Sollecito were convicted for murder of Meredith Kercher
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices