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The future’s bright – the future’s ionic
Tuesday, 30 Mar, 2010 – 14:02 | Comments Off
The future’s bright – the future’s ionic

Caitríona Farrell reports on how Ireland is leading the international research into a new, wide-ranging branch of chemistry that could rid our hospitals of MRSA and our pavements of chewing gum

Stock up your wine cellar before it’s too late
Tuesday, 16 Feb, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Stock up your wine cellar before it’s too late

Global warming has the potential to scorching our fine wine industry, reports Caitríona Farrell

Unravelling the web
Tuesday, 2 Feb, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Unravelling the web

Comparing spiders to lions and webs to their dynasties, Caitríona Farrell investigates the science behind spinning a web

New light on Earth’s energy crisis
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 14:02 | Comments Off
New light on Earth’s energy crisis

Caitríona Farrell reports on new solar energy techniques that borrow from Mother Nature’s own energy systems

How pretty normal stuff works: Leaves!
Tuesday, 10 Nov, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
How pretty normal stuff works: Leaves!

Caitríona Farrell, inspired by autumn’s vibrant yet vanishing hues, explains why nature transforms its leafy decor

Innovation Dublin: science and technology’s feisty entrepreneurs showcase ‘innovation’
Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Innovation Dublin: science and technology’s feisty entrepreneurs showcase ‘innovation’

Caitríona Farrell investigates how UCD’s pool of scientific talent is helping society tackle its big issues

The Ig-Nobel arts
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | 2 Comments
The Ig-Nobel arts

Caitríona Farrell investigates the cutting-edge research of the 2009 Ig Nobel Prize winners