Science

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…

PyeongchangThe 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, features athletes from 92 countries competing over the course of one hundred events. In addition to the thrilling spectacle of seeing some of the world's best athletes…

Okay, we’ve all heard of Bitcoin at this stage. Whether it’s through the ransom from last year’s WannaCry attack or the articles about tracking down thousands worth of lost bitcoins, it’s been ubiquitous in the news over the last year. It…