The €300m funding for seven research centres by Government and 150 industry partners is a major step on our road to recovery, writes Seán Sherlock

MY IRELAND-SIZED sense of distance had got me in trouble-again.

THIS SUMMER’S London 2012 Olympic Games poses the greatest operational and security challenge the city has faced since the Second World War.

Exercise increases levels of a brain molecule that may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, research has shown.

A major study into the progression of Parkinson’s disease is being launched by actor Michael J Fox.

Places that sell junk food should offer drugs to reduce the impact of fatty food on our body, according to researchers from Imperial College, London.

AN IRISH energy company has entered into a major partnership with Italian motor giant, Fiat to develop solar panel roofs for cars.

Gordon Brown insisted today that higher borrowing to shore up the economy was the “responsible” thing to do.

IRISH services firm Resource has bought British-based Pall Mall for €28.5 million, in a move that will see it increase its annual revenues to €215m.

Queen guitarist Brian May has gained his doctorate in astronomy - 36 years after starting his thesis.

Police were confident tonight of being able to contain the expected climax of the climate camp at Heathrow Airport tomorrow.

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

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

The housing market is likely to bust within the next few years, a prominent economist and former advisor to Gordon Brown will warn today.

A SIMPLE vitamin supplement may help prevent potentially lethal asthma attacks, new research shows.

A European-built probe blasted into space today in a bid to explore Earth’s mysterious neighbour, Venus.

David Beckham joined Tony Blair today for a chaotic photocall designed to boost London’s 2012 Olympic bid.

The prince of Hanover, the sometimes rowdy husband of Monaco’s Princess Caroline, is in a “serious” condition in a hospital with an acute pancreas problem, his office at Monaco’s royal palace says.

Health officials are warning that SARS has not yet peaked in China where it began, as countries around the world work to deny the virus a toehold in their territory.

Queen guitarist and amateur astronomer Brian May was being awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science today.

Rowing: Henley Royal Regatta Results

Engineers working to save the leaning tower of Pisa were ‘‘terrified’’ their activities could destroy the historic monument, a British member of the team said today.

Mad cow disease has claimed its 100th victim in Britain.