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Is active transport a postcode lottery for teenagers?
Research has found disparities between areas are not due to population size but are more to do with differences in educational provision, writes Associate Professor J. M. Mancini of the Department of History
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
What historical records tell us about changing climate in Ireland
Long-term maximum and minimum air temperature series in Ireland show significant increasing trends, writes Dr Carla Mateus of the Department of Geography and ICARUS
Thursday, 08 February 2024
How St Brigid made Kildare the hotspot of 7th century Ireland
Medieval writer Cogitosus described Kildare as a 'vast and metropolitan city' thanks to the presence of the tomb of St Brigid, writes Dr Niamh Wycherley, Lecturer in the Department of Early Irish at Maynooth University
Thursday, 01 February 2024
Will new pay measures help retention in the Irish Naval Service?
Despite a boost from participation in humanitarian operations, the Irish Naval Service has suffered an ongoing exodus of personnel, writes Giovanni Parente, PhD scholar in the Centre for Military History and Strategic Studies
Friday, 26 January 2024
Self-assembling molecules have hidden neural network-like abilities
A new study by researchers at Maynooth University, University of Chicago and California Institute of Technology, published in Nature, shows how the molecules that build structures can do both the thinking and the doing
Thursday, 18 January 2024
10 practical stress management tips for students
This can be an overwhelming and stressful time of year for students but there are practical ways to manage it, writes PhD scholar Nicola Glennon of the Department of Adult and Community Education
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Unlocking the secrets of disease-causing fungus Aspergillus fumigatus
Ground-breaking research published in Nature Communications provides key insights into deadly fungal disease, writes Dr Özgür Bayram of the Department of Biology
Thursday, 04 January 2024
The 'turkey lift': when Irish turkeys were sent in droves to Britain for Christmas
From 1948, a special scheme delivered thousands of Christmas turkeys from Irish families to relatives in Britain, writes Dr Stephanie Rains, Associate Professor of Media Studies
Monday, 18 December 2023
How did the saint who inspired Santa Claus end up in a Co Kilkenny grave?
The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined church in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers, writes PhD scholar Helen Doyle, Department of History
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
How supermarkets turned loyalty cards into a data treasure trove
Loyalty cards were once a way to reward repeat customers but the data they produce is a lucrative revenue source for supermarkets, writes Dr Nada Elnahla, School of Business
Tuesday, 28 November 2023