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UK Science minister Amanda Solloway said: “This new funding will ensure that the latest innovations will be on the frontline of tackling the unique problems the coronavirus outbreak has created."

world

Funding for satellite and drone technology to combat Covid-19

The UK’s space industry has been tasked with finding ways to combat the spread of coronavirus and preventing future epidemics.

business

UK keen to 'maintain collaboration' with EU on science projects

general

It looks like that polar research ship won't be called Boaty McBoatface after all

business

Pfizer vows to ringfence key drugs in takeover deal

business

Pfizer boss claims 'win-win' AstraZeneca deal

news

Leadership rivals play a cagey game

17-month delay in by-election ‘not unreasonable’

THE people of Donegal South-West were “not put at a disadvantage” by being left almost a year and a half without full Dáil representation, according to the Taoiseach.

Fri, 05 Nov, 2010

Minister to launch Science Week today

Science Week will be launched in Dublin today by the Science Minister Conor Lenihan.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2010

Anti-evolution author ‘disgusted at abuse of minister’

THE author of a book describing evolution as “a fantasy” said he is “revolted and disgusted” at abuse levelled at science minister Conor Lenihan, who was due to launch his book tomorrow.

Tue, 14 Sep, 2010

British astronaut helps launch UK Space Agency

BRITAIN got its own space agency yesterday, represented by the Union Flag morphed into a soaring arrow.

Wed, 24 Mar, 2010

Software Innovation Network launched in Dublin

A new initiative providing a free matchmaking service between software companies and Irish third level research institutes was today launched in Dublin.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2010

Enterprise Ireland funds €2.3bn pharma network

ENTERPRISE Ireland is to fund a massive €2.3 billion research network for the Irish pharmaceutical network, it was announced yesterday.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2009

Agricultural science body calls for update of Leaving Cert syllabus

THE Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has called for an immediate updating of the agricultural science syllabus for Leaving Certificate students.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2009

Funding boost for university research centres

Three university research centres will receive more than €60m euro in funding over the next five years, it was announced today.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2008

Dublin wins bid to become European City of Science in 2012

DUBLIN has won the bid to become the European City of Science for 2012 when it will host one of the world’s largest science events.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2008

Dublin to be City of Science in 2012

Dublin will be the City of Science in 2012, it was confirmed this afternoon.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2008

Co Wicklow to get 35 new R&D jobs

Some 35 jobs are to be created at a cosmetics company in north Wicklow, it was announced today.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2008

Dublin bids to become European City of Science

Dublin is set to launch an official bid to become the European City of Science for 2012.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2008

Algae test could prevent infant blood disorder

STUDENTS who developed a simple home test kit that measures nitrate levels in drinking water believe it could be used to avoid a potentially fatal blood disorder in infants known “blue baby” syndrome.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2007

Parents back McDonald’s ban on students working weekdays

THE National Parents Council has welcomed a ban by a fast food chain on employing Leaving Certificate students during the school week.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2005

Ploughing event to attract 100,000

MORE than 100,000 people are expected to converge on Co Meath for this year’s national ploughing championships.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2003

World sends words of sorrow as US mourns shuttle crew

A STUNNED world sent words of sorrow to grieving Americans after watching the dramatic break-up of the US space shuttle Columbia in the clear blue skies over Texas.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2003

Israel admits Hamas bombmaker survived attack

A top Hamas bombmaker survived an Israeli air strike that was supposed to kill him, an Israeli Cabinet minister admitted today.

Fri, 27 Sep, 2002

Palestinians accuse Israel of war crimes

Palestinians today claimed Israel was guilty of war crimes after Israeli helicopter gunships killed a militant suspected of attacks against it.

Sun, 13 May, 2001

Bank writes off £11m owed by controversial lab

The Royal Bank of Scotland has agreed to write off half the debt owed by Huntingdon Life Sciences in order to sever its links with the laboratory.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2001