Science

School is how we train our kids for what to expect from life when they reach adulthood. We should be concerned, then, about what exactly we’re teaching them. Between helicopter parenting, jarringly early starts to the school day, overloaded…

Climate Change is undeniable, with CO2 levels in our atmosphere being the highest that they’ve ever been in 3 million years. The role of overconsumption and overproduction in climate change cannot be overstated. We live in a world of…

From biomimicry, to VR and decellularized pig hearts - Science Gallery latest exhibition explores the reality of FAKE in our world, challenging our perceptions on what it means to be fake and the stigmas it can hold. In recent times, the…

During the recent Belfast rape trial, one of the defence barristers raised the question with the jury: why didn’t she (the complainant) scream the house down? This was echoed in discussions on social media, in conversations with friends,…

Self-compassion has something of an image problem… Instagram photos of bubble baths or frothy coffees are accompanied by bromides encouraging us to #lookafteryourself or #haveameday. Many of us can be deeply skeptical of self-compassion,…

The impact sustained by the earth as a result of the unfettered reign of markets and continual pursuit of economic growth is profoundly worrying. A war is being waged against the natural world by the ideological fundamentalism which…

Today’s romantic landscape is completely different than the one that existed even a decade ago. It’s fueled by online interactions, as well as massive troves of personal and sensitive data. Dating sites like Match, Chemistry, and eHarmony…

Hooray – Irish milk and butter is in high demand around the world for its exceptional flavour, quality and nutrient value. Could the fact that Irish butter is now readily available to buy in the UAE be a panacea for Brexit? Maybe. But how…

When you think of looking after your mind and body, what do you think of? Perhaps it is getting your fruit and veg five a day, cutting down on alcohol, watching your cholesterol, or getting enough exercise. But do you give a thought to…

Throughout history, women have made incredible contributions to science, but have routinely and regularly been written out of history books, research papers, and awards applications. Women have also had to work at least twice as hard to…