Why air travel can be so hard on your body

While air travel is one of the safest modes of transport, flying places many challenges on the body and can often trigger sudden health problems

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A new state investment scheme is coming. Will it work for you?

The Minister for Finance is right that savers are getting 'screwed over', but it remains to be seen if the new initiative fixes this

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What is the red substance being dropped on wildfires in Europe?

These fire retardants contain chemical mixtures designed to change how vegetation burns and give firefighters more time to control the fire

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A new state investment scheme is coming. Will it work for you?

The Minister for Finance is right that savers are getting 'screwed over', but it remains to be seen if the new initiative fixes this

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Is prescribing some arts and culture good for your health?

Research shows that social prescription benefits people's mental and physical health, yet accessibility and funding remain key challenges

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How money worries can leave a lasting effect on the brain

Constantly worrying about money uses up mental energy, leaving less capacity for everything else the brain is trying to do

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Why you may find the Tuesday after a bank holiday such a downer

How you feel after a bank holiday weekend (or any weekend for that matter) can be a reflection of how you view work and your free time

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Why you keep buying books you don't read – and why it feels good

Looking forward to enjoyable experiences like a book can improve mood, increase motivation and provide a buffer against everyday stress

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6 of the most dangerous fashion trends in history

We should consider ourselves much more fortunate than our predecessors that today's fashion trends are largely less lethal than many used to be

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All you need to know about the evolution of the spice bag

It sits proudly alongside the spiceburger, jumbo breakfast roll, jambon and chicken fillet roll in the pantheon of great 21st century Irish dishes

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Why statins aren't the answer to heart disease

There is a wealth of research showing that the root cause of heart disease is chronic inflammation and not cholesterol

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Is crowd noise really worth an extra score to a team?

Supporters may not make athletes stronger, faster or fitter, but evidence increasingly suggests they influence far more than just the atmosphere

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Does a sweary boss make you work harder (or want to quit)?

People's reactions to swearing in the workplace depends on what is being said, who is listening and where they live

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What the pundits got wrong and Mayo got right on Sunday

Mayo's All Ireland win may prove significant because it highlights the attributes the new rules increasingly reward

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Why wasn't winter rain stored to prevent summer water shortages?

Ireland remains one of the wettest countries in Europe, but the challenge is how we manage that water and keep pace with a changing climate

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Why tracking employees doesn't make them any more productive

Employers may believe surveillance improves performance, but can employees produce good work if they don't feel trusted?

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What the pundits got wrong and Mayo got right on Sunday

Mayo's All Ireland win may prove significant because it highlights the attributes the new rules increasingly reward

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What happens next to the 18,000 shipwrecks off Ireland's coast?

Ireland's geographical location between New York and Liverpool means there's a huge variety of wrecks to found in our waters

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Are social media bots really influencing your opinions?

Social bots already shape online discussions around major issues with people struggling to recognise their use and influence

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What's behind rows in Ukraine between politicians and military?

New personnel will not solve the long-running conflict between the two sides over civilian control of the military

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Why an Irish semi-state body is cashing in on a satellite company

You may never have heard of AirNav Ireland, but its multi-million windfall is a useful reminder about Ireland's aviation influence

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Back in black: how to create the blackest black ever known

Advances in nanotechnology have enabled the creation of ultra-black materials capable of absorbing virtually the entire spectrum of visible light

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What happens next to the 18,000 shipwrecks off Ireland's coast?

Ireland's geographical location between New York and Liverpool means there's a huge variety of wrecks to found in our waters

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Why workers are using AI to take on their employers

A worker with a workplace issue can use AI to receive an assessment of their rights, a grievance letter and a draft complaint form within minutes

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Feeling tired but wired? You can blame your Stone Age brain

Feeling physically exhausted but mentally alert often shows your brain has become too good at staying awake in a digital world that never really stops

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Does the infamous Mayo curse stand up to scrutiny?

There are many holes in the story about what is supposed to have happened during Mayo's homecoming after their 1951 All Ireland final win

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What does it mean to wear county colours on All-Ireland Sunday?

We become tribally loyal when we wear a certain jersey or claim a county as our own because sport gives meaning and purpose to everyday life

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How important is luck in an All Ireland final?

Managers and coaches don't like talking about luck because it diminishes their roles, yet there are moments that decide games that defy planning

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How many professional cyclists would it take to boil a kettle?

A Tour de France cyclist could pump out a power level of roughly 300 watts in an hour, which at current Irish prices would cost 12 cents

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