With more than two decades' experience in marine science, Grant will guide the strategic direction of the European organisation. Read more: Dr Fiona Grant becomes chair of European Marine Board...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/dr-fiona-grant-european-marine-board-chair-institute
The researchers claim this is the first time a flash like this has been spotted outside of the Milky Way and could help researchers learn more about these sudden 'giant flares'. Read more: Astr...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/esa-magnetar-neutron-star-giant-flare-m82-galaxy
The EU said these MSCA actions will support roughly 10,000 researchers at all career stages and 'catalyse cutting-edge research'. Read more: EU commits €1.25bn to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Acti...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/eu-marie-sklodowska-curie-funding-research
The research centre wants Ireland to form a national strategy around advanced materials, arguing that they are vital for the economy and that Ireland could lose its edge if it doesn't remain comp...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/amber-advanced-materials-science-strategy-ireland
According to lead author Daniel Falk of UCC, the frogs’ skin is replicated in the mineral calcium phosphate – which helped fossils survive for millions of years. Read more: Irish-led study ...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/frog-fossils-ucc-research-soft-tissues-geiseltal-germany
The new park will be dedicated to the protection and restoration of the area's significant biodiversity, while also preserving the archaeological heritage of the region. Read more: Kerry chosen...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ireland-first-marine-national-park-kerry-dingle
How former stock market trader Barry Scott sated his appetite for research by undertaking a PhD in bioinformatics. Read more: From finance to bioinformatics and an obesity breakthrough
Born in Northern Ireland, Rosemary Coogan said that graduating from the ESA and being one step closer to spaceflight is an ‘incredibly moving’ moment for her. Read more: Rosemary Coogan bec...
Last year saw record-breaking extreme weather events across Europe as a result of human-induced global heating. Read more: EU climate report details record heat, wildfires and loss of sea ice i...
A study led by Prof Eoin Whelan of University of Galway measured the brain activity of men and women to see how self-view modes on video meetings affected them. Read more: Seeing yourself on a ...
Neuralink made headlines recently for its brain-computer interface breakthrough, but various studies are claiming to achieve success in this science fiction concept. Read more: Brain-computer i...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/brain-computer-interface-research-breakthrough-neuralink
For Future Health Week, Brian Harrison of Hitech Health discusses how cell and gene therapies focus on 'the root cause of the problem', the current regulatory challenges and the importance 'being...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/cell-gene-therapy-future-medicine-health-brian-harrison
University of Limerick’s Prof Sarah Hudson explains her work on drug delivery systems and the challenge of translating drug candidate research to real-world medicines. Read more: How this sci...
This brown dwarf was found emitting methane and has a temperature inversion in its atmosphere, which scientists believe may be caused by the phenomenon of aurorae. Read more: James Webb spots b...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/james-webb-space-telescope-brown-dwarf-methane
The taskforce has arrived to Ireland to assess the country's associate membership application, which would bring various benefits for Irish citizens, academics and businesses. Read more: CERN t...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/cern-taskforce-ireland-associate-member
The new commitments include funding to support sustainable fisheries, marine protected areas and improve ocean observation programmes. Read more: EU pledges €3.5bn to protect world’s oceans...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/eu-funding-protect-oceans-mpas
Speaking at DCU’s annual climate conference, the former president of Ireland called for collective action to take on the fossil fuel lobby and save our planet for future generations. Read mor...
ATU said the scholarships cover a broad range of disciplines and successful applicants will serve as a bridge between the university and enterprises. Read more: ATU launches 60 PhD scholarships...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/atu-60-phd-scholarships-tu-rise-fund
The massive stellar black hole is far larger than any previously discovered in our galaxy, yet it is the second-closest known black hole to Earth. Read more: Biggest stellar black hole in our g...
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/biggest-stellar-black-hole-esa-earth-eso-gaia
What does the DNA of a T-Rex and a strawberry have in common? They both excite this immunologist, who researches brain tumours at University College Cork. Read more: How this dino-inspired immu...