RTÉ Brainstorm

Rainwater harvesting is a possible small solution to some very big problems - and not just watering the garden. By Ruth Quinn, ATU Sligo.

A deep dive into the motivations, purposes and challenges about why we clock in from 9 to 5

Social media has amplified what young people think about body image, self-esteem and mental health

Your guide to the Giant Red Spot, those large ocean-bearing oceans and the conditions which could support life on the planet

The Patricks of Ireland have left a formidable mark, but the minds of new parents appear to have moved away from using that name

Here’s a checklist for communities who want to take action on traffic congestion, pollution and green transport in their area

Wind turbine blades don't last forever and 11,000 tons of them are due to be decommissioned in Ireland by the end of 2025, so where do they go and can they be reused?

We all can clearly see the effects of climate change on our weather events, with violent storms becoming more commonplace bringing damage and flooding in their wake. Here's why we need to look at the increasing deluges in a different way and what the future may hold for such a critical resource.

Ireland has certainly been known for distinctive personalities over the years. Here, we profile the high times and unique worlds of Kerry music promoter Bill Fuller, Dublin artist Kathleen Cox and activist, politician and doctor Kathleen Lynn.

Different aspects of environmental literacy affect our repair or replace behaviour when it comes to home appliances. By Emma Delemere DCU.

Your gait is a fundamental clinical measure of your health, including future changes in cognitive and emotional health. By Aidan Boran DCU.

After years of blockbuster titles and massive creativity by designers and developers, video games just feel so tired now. By James O'Sullivan UCC.

From holders on bins to donating your deposit, there are plenty of small ways for us to collect even more bottles and cans. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen, Brainstorm.

Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes. By Kevin Healion, Simon Noone, David Smyth, Peter Thorne, Maynooth University; Ciara Ryan, Met Éireann and Ed Hawkins, University of Reading.

We should consider such factors as ease of movement between providers, increasing broadband speed and falling prices. By Catarina Marvão, TU Dublin.

It is easy to be fooled by the charming behaviour of a psychopath in the workplace, but their meanness is a particularly sinister trait. By Melrona Kirrane, DCU.

Oweynagat is a cave linked to many colourful tales in Irish folklore, especially around Halloween. By Gary Dempsey, ATU.

We don't yet fully understood the science of tornadoes, but we get a surprising number of them in Ireland every year. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen, Brainstorm.

History records that Ireland has long occupied a place in the strategic military planning of other nations. By David Murphy, Maynooth University.

A 'wizard on the ball', O'Brien became one of the first Irish women to play the game at an international level 50 years ago. By Helena Byrne, British Library.

Reforming the bidding process could potentially achieve some much needed stability for prospective home owners. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen, Brainstorm.

The travel costs of getting from your home to work includes much more than just the price of petrol or the bus fare. By Conor O'Driscoll, University of Groningen and Kevin Credit, Maynooth University.

When it comes to knowing where you are, multiple factors feed into your ability to know where things or places are located. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen, Brainstorm.

Gerald Bruton's campaign to cut energy costs and emissions involved both new technologies and behavioural change. By Ken Bruton, UCC.

We need a prescription to end the confusion of patients leaving hospitals, pharmacies and GP surgeries with more questions than answers. By Laura Jane Sahm, UCC.