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<p>Baboons walking in progression on South Africa's Cape Peninsula. Picture: Vittoria Roatti </p>

outdoors

Richard Collins: Baboons walk in line to be close to their friends

Researchers investigated whether baboon progressions form to avoid predators or whether it's a leadership bid — but now scientists say it's due to 'patterns of social affiliation' or friendships

<p>Researchers from South East Technological University (SETU) are working with shellfish farmers along the south coast of Ireland to help them adapt and respond to climate change using cutting-edge technologies.</p>

munster

Irish scientists deploy AI on the south coast to understand climate change

<p>Storm Petrel: Ireland's smallest seabird. It gets its name as it's driven to shore by winds</p>

outdoors

Richard Collins: The impact of wild weather on wild creatures

general

Paolo Nutini poses for photo with one of his favourite buskers in Cardiff: a singer from Cork

Beware the mixotrophs - they can destroy entire ecosystems 'in a matter of hours'

news

Paedophiles groom kids in 20 minutes

Paedophiles can groom child online 'in less than 20 minutes'

Parents have been urged to take more of an interest in their children's online activities after a new study has found paedophiles can groom children in as little as 20 minutes.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

How to get your baby to sleep tight

NEW research from Swansea University has found that more than three- quarters of babies aged between six and 12 months still regularly wake at least once in the night, with six out of 10 of them having one or more night-time milk feeds.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015

Organic farms aid land biodiversity

Reports from both the EU Commission and from Birdlife International show that biodiversity is, despite all the targets, under severe pressure.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015

UCC course gets it write for the radio

Writing for radio and making documentaries are doable compared to getting film and TV scripts produced, Dr Jools Gilson, of University College Cork’s School of English tells Colette Sheridan. 

Wed, 07 Jan, 2015

Wednesday's TV tips

Check out our spoiler-free guide to what to watch on TV tonight.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2014

Sheepdogs may be about to be replaced by a superior race

Sheepdogs could find their job taken over by robots after scientists learned the secret of their herding ability.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2014

STING IN THE TALE - The tourism potential of Jellyfish

Jellyfish are becoming more numerous but though their stings are painful, researchers are examining their tourism potential, writes Dan Buckley

Mon, 11 Aug, 2014

Twitter abuse unacceptable: FA

The Football Association have branded Twitter attacks on England internationals Ashley Young and Ashley Cole as “appalling and unacceptable”.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2012

Jailed student loses Muamba appeal

A student who mocked soccer star Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after he collapsed with a heart attack lost his appeal against a 56-day jail term today.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2012

Student jailed for mocking stricken Muamba on Twitter

A student who mocked footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after he collapsed during a match was jailed yesterday for inciting racial hatred.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2012

Student jailed for Muamba Twitter comments

A student who mocked footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after he collapsed during a match was jailed today for inciting racial hatred.

Tue, 27 Mar, 2012

Muamba tweets man could be jailed

A student who mocked footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after he collapsed during a match could be jailed today for inciting racial hatred.

Tue, 27 Mar, 2012

Bathers play part in tailing ‘jellies’

A MAP on the EcoJel website shows locations at which people were stung by jellyfish this year.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2011

Sting in the tail of rising temperature

ALTHOUGH Irish staycationers will be pleased with the warm forecasts for the summer, bathers beware, because there could be a sting in the tail for anyone entering the water.

Tue, 31 May, 2011

Scientists’ use passenger ferry to tackle jellyfish ‘threat’

FERRIES crossing the Irish Sea are being used to police the arrival of jellyfish lethal to fish stocks.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2008

The big cheese of meal options

Cheese is a big wheel in the breakfast stakes, in combination with ham, low-fat spread and wholegrain bread.

Mon, 25 Jun, 2007