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<p>Bohemian waxwing with rowan berries (Bombycilla garrulus). Rowan berries have been found to contain ethanol concentrations of 0.30%</p>

outdoors

Richard Collins: Berry berry drunk — it's only natural

Scientists say that alcohol has been in the natural world for millions of years: "moderate ethanol intake is associated with nutritional medicinal and cognitive benefits. Evidence is growing that humans are not drinking alone and that many animals ingest ethanol in their natural environment"

<p>Two Caribbean flamingos ganging up on another bird. A new study suggests the birds form cliques of like-minded individuals and tend to spend time with others whose personality is similar to their own. The study revealed the complex nature of flamingo societies and could help in the management of captive flocks. Picture: Paul Rose/WWT/PA Wire</p>

outdoors

Flamingo personalities analysed and 'birds of a feather' really do flock together

home and gardens

A little bit of nature a week is good for you

home and gardens

Mammals buck the trend for doom and gloom

home and gardens

Grey squirrels pushing out the reds

Tracing the origins of the turkey

The Cambridge Spy Ring's Sixth Man: Tinker, tailor, soldier ... Irishman?

Newly released MI5 papers have added fresh speculation that second generation Irishman ‘Paddy’ Costello, the son of a Dublin grocer, could have been The Sixth Man in the infamous Cambridge Spy Ring. Writer/researcher Johanna Lowry-O’Reilly looks at the evidence as to whether he was an Irish nightingale or a carrier pigeon?

Sat, 12 Aug, 2017

The rivalry of female killer whales

A young female is only loosely related to the other members of her pod, because they all have different fathers, writes Richard Collins.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Truth deniers — or is that what they want you to think?

Conspiracy theories multiplied when the internet era began because they allow believers to think they are a part of a heroic group who see past official versions, says Donal O’Keeffe.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Conservative thinktanks still questioning the science of climate change, study finds

Climate change denial is on the increase, according to a joint Irish-British study of publications from conservative US thinktanks.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

Santa Montefiore's latest novel draws inspiration from West of Ireland

Santa Montefiore spent summers in Connemara as a child: “Family friends rented a huge house there every year; they invited loads of people, and lots of children.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2013

Ex-submarine captain fires salvo at his ‘inept’ kids

Kids are a pain, teenagers are monsters and, as for 20, 30 and 40-somethings, they are the worst of all if they happen to remain emotionally dependent on mum and dad.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

Getting to grips with the bigger questions

There can’t be too many figures of historical significance whose birthday is about to be celebrated with a curry, many hundreds of years after their death.

Thu, 17 May, 2012

Beginner’s Pluck

Charity Norman

Sat, 17 Mar, 2012

Thompson battles to prevent deportation of 'adopted' son

British actress Emma Thompson has launched a desperate legal battle to prevent the deportation of her 'adopted' son.

Wed, 12 Mar, 2008

Star-struck May hands in thesis after 30 years

Queen guitarist Brian May finally handed in his completed thesis today – more than 30 years after he began writing the academic paper.

Fri, 03 Aug, 2007

May completes PhD thesis

Queen guitarist Brian May has completed his thesis for a PhD in astronomy - more than 30 years after he started the academic paper.

Sun, 15 Jul, 2007

VC conference moves to Belfast

IRELAND’S Venture Capital Conference is moving from Dublin to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on March 9 to look at what the future holds for venture capital on the island of Ireland.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2006

George favours rate of euro

OUTGOING Bank of England Governor Sir Edward George said the pound’s current level against the euro is closer to an acceptable rate for Britain. to adopt the European common currency.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2003

Information on alternative medicine websites risk to patients, warns study

CANCER patients should exercise caution when using alternative medicines over fears that false and misleading claims on internet sites could prove dangerous.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2002

Scientists issue warning on net cancer 'cures'

Some Internet websites promoting "alternative" cures for cancer can seriously harm patients who follow their advice, scientists in Britain warned today.

Tue, 20 Aug, 2002

Pop Idol reject denies romance rumours

Disappointed teenage singer Zoe Birkett today denied rumours that she was having a romance with fellow Pop Idol contestant Gareth Gates following her exit from the smash hit ITV1 show.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2002