How social media has enabled the rise of far right influencers Far-right figures are using the strategies of influencer culture to spread reactionary messages and monetise their politics Social Media • 21 Nov
Why do people break traffic rules and laws? The puzzle of why some people obey and others disobey traffic laws extends beyond enforcement to the fabric of society itself Society • 21 Nov
Why we keep comparing politicians to Hitler & why we need to stop It's a comparison which is unproductive at best and dangerous at worst as it effectively kills public debate Society • 16 Nov
Why have we seen so many storms in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting Ireland. Weather • 13 Nov
Wreckers and levellers: evicting Ireland's poor during the Famine These reviled figures were involved in the evictions of some 250,000 Irish families during the 1840s and 1850s History • 10 Nov
Why the commute to school is a 'postcode lottery' for Irish teens Research has found disparities between areas are not due to population size, but are more to do with differences in educational provision. Transport • 07 Nov
The woman who said no to Spanish dictator Franco The story of Concha Piquer, the Spanish singer known for her singular attitude and strength of will Spain • 01 Nov
The world of Argentina's presidential candidate Javier Milei Milei's political rise is inextricably tied to his deep affection for his late dog, an English mastiff named Conan Argentina • 23 Oct
Human induced climate change detected in Irish weather records New research finds science for Ireland is now clear: human-driven climate change is discernible in Irish weather records Climate Change • 20 Oct
Three ex-hurricanes hit Ireland in recent weeks. What's going on? Research shows there's has been a significant increase in the number of ex-tropical cyclones and Ireland will need to be prepared Weather • 12 Oct
What is the Climate Action Plan legal challenge all about? The action against the Government is one of over 2,300 climate-related legal cases worldwide and may have important consequences Climate Change • 27 Sep
What historical records tell us about changing climate in Ireland Long-term maximum and minimum air temperature series in Ireland show significant increasing trends Weather • 26 Sep
How supermarkets turned loyalty cards into a data treasure trove Loyalty cards were once a way to reward repeat customers, but the data they produce is now a lucrative revenue source for supermarkets Supermarkets • 25 Sep
What does intersectionality mean from an Irish perspective? Our history means Ireland has specific things to say about relationships between race, class, disability, gender and sex Intersectionality • 22 Sep
What's needed to reduce the high level of reoffending in Ireland? With 6 in 10 of those released from prison reoffending within three years, it's clear the justice system alone can't solve this issue Crime • 18 Sep
What does recovery really mean in mental health today? Recovery means seeing the entire person and not just viewing them as someone who had an illness Mental Health • 13 Sep
Do you have what it takes to be a leader in your organisation? Merely occupying a leadership role does not make someone a good leader so what's required to deal with decision making? Work and careers • 12 Sep
How William Howard Russell invented modern war reporting The Dublin-born correspondent of The Times became synonymous with the work of the war reporter in the 19th century History • 06 Sep
Would 'zero tolerance' policing make Dublin city centre safer? History teaches us that a Garda 'crackdown' would not create a sustainable reduction in crime Crime • 21 Aug
Can sportswashing repair a country's damaged reputation? Saudia Arabia believe a massive investment in sport will effectively divert attention away from its poor human rights record Sportswashing • 15 Aug
Why is the tide still out for wave energy in Ireland? Wave energy could provide double our electricity needs, but the sector requires long-term support, funding and policy measures Energy • 17 Aug
Why viral puzzles cause so much confusion When we do mathematical calculations, the order in which we add, subtract, multiply and divide makes a real difference Maths • 31 Jul
How much do you really know about crime and justice? A criminologist poses some quiz questions about the Irish criminal justice process, crime rates and other topics law • 24 Jul
How did the marriage bar affect Irish women? The impact of Ireland's marriage bar on the affected women's professional lives and careers is still felt to this day Marriage Bar • 18 Jul
Because they were worth it: 5 medieval hair treatments and trends A 16th century collection contains many remedies and treatments to enhance the appearance of the medieval Irish man and woman History • 12 Jul