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New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and Research Ireland.
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Why did the British Army have an artist with them in Northern Ireland? 08.07.2026 8:16
Art created by Ken Howard during the Troubles shows the power of images to control the conflict narrative and conceal the reality of war.
Are you more likely to get divorced than switch your bank? 01.07.2026 8:13
Until switching banks is as easy as switching mobile network, most of us will stay in the same financial relationship we began in college.
Dr ChatGPT will see you now: how AI could be bad for your health 24.06.2026 8:04
Can we trust AI with our health, our hearts or our sanity? Not yet at least, not without supervision.
Jeff Buckley and me: the story of the singer’s 1992 Irish show 17.06.2026 6:40
Buckley's prep for the Trinity Ball, his first ever European show, involved drinking tea, eating Mikado biscuits and watching The Late Late Show
'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning 09.06.2026 7:12
Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems.
What is ‘house burping’ – and is it good for your health? 03.06.2026 7:04
The German trend for airing your house even in the depths of winter has become a TikTok trend, but does it actually make a home healthier?
Why are pints so pricey in Ireland? 27.05.2026 7:07
The price of a pint of plain in Irish pubs has increased at a much higher rate than headline inflation over the past three years.
What’s really in the air Dubliners breathe? 06.05.2026 6:18
You're certainly getting more than oxygen as DNA captured from the atmosphere shows exactly what's in the air in the capital city.
Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston 22.04.2026 6:50
Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage.
The inside story of Dublin’s blood and guts economy 15.04.2026 7:38
The city centre was home to many businesses and trades involving the byproducts of animals until the 1980s.
4 tips for reading with babies and toddlers 08.04.2026 5:24
The benefits of reading with young children, including babies, are well documented. However, not all parents start reading with their baby as early as they might.
All you need to know about voice spoofing and audio 25.03.2026 7:41
Biometric fraud like voice spoofing and audio deepfakes are part of broader social engineering attacks by scammers and criminals.
What learning a second language does to your first language 04.03.2026 6:24
You have probably heard all the positives about learning a second language. So, what’s the catch? Well, learning a new language might actually cause you to lose parts of your first language.
Who owns my child’s data? 25.02.2026 6:40
Teachers, parents and children should have a say in the role of technology in schools and on the types of data it collects and why.
Are you being ripped off by the 'loyalty penalty'? 18.02.2026 6:32
From banks to insurance, companies punish loyal consumers with higher prices, while new customers are rewarded with better deals.
How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves? 11.02.2026 6:26
Making the most efficient use of your new domestic solar panel installation means a deep dive into usage and storage.
6 policy changes which could help consumers save money & cut costs 04.02.2026 8:41
These simple, quick initiatives could deliver financial relief, promote fairer markets and strengthen consumer protections.
Why do some words give us the ick? 28.01.2026 5:45
How do you feel when you hear the words mucus, cyst and moist? We all have certain words or phrases that make us react in different ways. Certain words can provoke positive feelings, while others may make our skin crawl.
Why electric cars need to be heard as well as seen 23.01.2026 27:31
The quietness of electric vehicles is a significant safety challenge for pedestrians, cyclists and people with visual impairments
Why women are taking to the sheds in Ireland 16.01.2026 24:45
There are 120 or so women's sheds in operation around the country at present and that number is on the rise.
All you ever wanted to know about emergency planning 09.01.2026 26:42
The A to Z on planning for the unplannable and dealing with the many known and unknown risks and emergencies a country may face.
Cad é an scéal leis an nGaeilge? 12.12.2025 29:04
The Irish language may be having a revival right now, but Gaeilgeoirí up and down the island have some issues they'd like to raise
What will Irish towns look like in the future? 05.12.2025 28:58
About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to come
Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games? 28.11.2025 26:53
You may think it's a given that the All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes can only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? We take a look at the developments which may well change where the future strongholds will be.
From toys to wars, where will you encounter drones next? 21.11.2025 29:17
As drones become a constant buzz in our lives, we look at where drones have come from - and just where we can expect them to go next
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