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RTÉ Brainstorm

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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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Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

4 tips for reading with babies and toddlers 08.04.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where does the time go? 14.11.2025

All you ever wanted to know about how we perceive time as humans, why we use the measurements that we use, how time changes as we get older and why the Universe says time is all relative anyway.

The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants? 04.11.2025

Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery. By Ronan Carbery, UCC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants? 04.11.2025

Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery. By Ronan Carbery, UCC.

Are 'quiet redundancies' happening in your workplace? 21.10.2025

Employers in Ireland are implementing 'quiet redundancies' to scale back workforces in the face of uncertainty, tariffs and AI. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen, Brainstorm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are 'quiet redundancies' happening in your workplace? 21.10.2025

Employers in Ireland are implementing 'quiet redundancies' to scale back workforces in the face of uncertainty, tariffs and AI. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen, Brainstorm.

Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property? 14.10.2025

The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered. By Kathryn O'Sullivan, University of Limerick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property? 14.10.2025

The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered. By Kathryn O'Sullivan, University of Limerick.

How slogans as Gaeilge have become part of Irish-Gaza protests 07.10.2025

The use of Gaeilge at demonstrations in support of the Palestinian people is part of the radical tradition of Irish language activism. By Ciara Grant, UCC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How slogans as Gaeilge have become part of Irish-Gaza protests 07.10.2025

The use of Gaeilge at demonstrations in support of the Palestinian people is part of the radical tradition of Irish language activism. By Ciara Grant, UCC.

Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings and weather? 26.08.2025

The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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