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A tale of two squirrels
Wednesday, 1 Feb, 2012 – 15:05 | 4 Comments
A tale of two squirrels

A deadly virus has reached our shores and is set to devastate our already ailing red squirrel population. Alison Lee writes about the dangers posed and the efforts being made to save the creatures.

The Observer Guide to Surviving Technology
Thursday, 17 Nov, 2011 – 14:30 | Comments Off
The Observer Guide to Surviving Technology

Continuing in our bimonthly series on killing the buzz, Alison Lee tells us how to survive the ever-expanding world of technology

Pasteurise and Fall
Saturday, 12 Nov, 2011 – 17:16 | 4 Comments
Pasteurise and Fall

As recent campaigns see the popularity of raw milk rise in Ireland, Alison Lee explores why this could be an important issue

The University Observer’s Guide to: Surviving Winter
Saturday, 12 Nov, 2011 – 17:15 | Comments Off
The University Observer’s Guide to: Surviving Winter

As the temperature drops, so do our chances of surviving long enough to see Christmas. Alison Lee continues our series on mothering you so your mother doesn’t have to.

The Bionic Vet
Friday, 21 Oct, 2011 – 16:00 | Comments Off
The Bionic Vet

Noel Fitzpatrick, a pioneer in the field of developing bionic limbs for animals, spoke to Alison Lee about his incredible contributions to the world of veterinary medicine

Doctor Doctor
Friday, 21 Oct, 2011 – 15:55 | Comments Off
Doctor Doctor

4th year medical physics PhD student Daniel O’Brien talks to Alison Lee about his postgraduate study of radiation and how he hopes to help the world of medicine

An Interview with… Dr. Peter Doherty
Thursday, 13 Oct, 2011 – 19:25 | One Comment
An Interview with… Dr. Peter Doherty

Nobel Prize winning scientist and world renowned veterinarian Professor Peter Doherty talks to Alison Lee about his career and the scientific challenges facing the world today

Doctor Doctor
Thursday, 13 Oct, 2011 – 19:11 | Comments Off
Doctor Doctor

Engineering PhD student Phillip Cardiff talks to Alison Lee about his area of research, life as a postgraduate and how he hopes to help the field of medicine

The University Observer Survival Guide: Surviving the Kitchen
Thursday, 13 Oct, 2011 – 19:08 | Comments Off
The University Observer Survival Guide: Surviving the Kitchen

You’ve been in college a month now, Mammy’s cut the umbilical cord and your last attempt at cooking resulted in a smoldering bowl of primordial soup. Luckily Conor O’Nolan and Alison Lee are here to …

Doctor, Doctor?
Friday, 23 Sep, 2011 – 17:34 | Comments Off
Doctor, Doctor?

Theoretical Astrophysics student Ciarán Kenny talks to Alison Lee about his PhD and life as a postgraduate

Vision of the Future
Friday, 23 Sep, 2011 – 17:25 | Comments Off
Vision of the Future

With laser eye surgery’s reputation for being somewhat unreliable, Alison Lee informs our readers of a potentially more trustworthy alternative

That’s All Folk
Friday, 23 Sep, 2011 – 1:35 | Comments Off
That’s All Folk

Alison Lee catches up with folkie Brit Frank Turner to talk about homelessness, patriotism and his online adventures

Old Wives’ Tales Debunked: Yawning
Tuesday, 12 Apr, 2011 – 14:06 | Comments Off
Old Wives’ Tales Debunked: Yawning

Keep your eyes open and try not to look too bored as Alison Lee educates you on the science behind yawning

Preempting fate
Tuesday, 12 Apr, 2011 – 14:00 | 2 Comments
Preempting fate

As a result of the current state of prenatal screenings for Irish women, a simple procedure can become so complex, writes Alison Lee

The mind behind meteorology
Tuesday, 29 Mar, 2011 – 14:05 | Comments Off
The mind behind meteorology

When Darwin embarked on his famous voyage on the HMS Beagle, another revolutionary scientist was on board. Alison Lee reveals the life and achievements of Robert FitzRoy

What’s Hot and What’s Not
Tuesday, 29 Mar, 2011 – 14:04 | Comments Off
What’s Hot and What’s Not

With a newfound love of the Hoff, Alison Lee returns to once again analyse the fortnight’s highs and lows

Old Wives Tales debunked – Shellfish for sex
Tuesday, 29 Mar, 2011 – 14:02 | Comments Off
Old Wives Tales debunked – Shellfish for sex

Can oysters help improve your sex drive? Let Alison Lee inform you first before you change your entire diet to shellfish

What’s Hot, What’s Not
Tuesday, 1 Mar, 2011 – 14:04 | Comments Off
What’s Hot, What’s Not

Hotter than a pot of smoking hot ash, Ali Lee in da house

What’s Hot

The fine sport of climbing
Hats off to one of the few sports that doesn’t involve being shouted at, tackled to …