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Temperatures of 33C or above now far more likely in Ireland, researchers say
Temperatures of 33C or above now far more likely in Ireland, researchers say
The Maynooth study suggests that a temperature of 33C is 20 times more likely than 80 years ago

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Stroke risks and loneliness
Long-term loneliness increases the risk of stroke by 56% – study
The study, published in eClinicalMedicine, used data from 2006 to 2018 from the University of Michigan’s Health and Retirement Study

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Mansfield Town v Gillingham - Sky Bet League Two - One Call Stadium
Fantasy football can lead to poor mental health for some players, study suggests
Experts found, however, there could be a positive impact on mood for people engaged in the game, especially if a team was doing well

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Parkinson's research
Blood test could predict Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms – study
The test uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the disease

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Internet use study
Internet use linked to higher wellbeing, study suggests
Across more than 33,000 different statistical models and subsets of data, researchers found that 84.9% of associations between internet connectivity and wellbeing were positive.

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Porous research
Scientists hail 'exciting' material that can store greenhouse gases
Sulphur hexafluoride is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide and can last thousands of years in the atmosphere

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Labrador study
Genetic mutation in 25% of Labradors hard-wires them for obesity – study
In the study, 87 adult pet Labrador dogs – all a healthy weight or moderately overweight – took part in several tests including the sausage in a box test

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Stem cells study
‘Mini organs’ grown from stem cells taken in late pregnancy
Organoids enable scientists to study how organs function both when they are healthy and when impacted by disease

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Vaping study
New centres to research climate change and food sustainability
The funding will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK government and Stormont departments

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Finding my grandfather's grave: a journey, a legacy, and peace
Finding my grandfather's grave: a journey, a legacy, and peace
Roz Crowley's grandfather’s WWI division was known as the Butterfly Division. In the Ypres cemetery, a butterfly flutters around and lands on his gravestone as if to say “you got here!”

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Official opening of the new Garda Control Centre for Dublin Metropolitan Region
Research into impact of vaping among 43 projects to receive €24m investment
A total of €550,000 is being awarded to a Royal College of Surgeons project to examine the impact of vaping, particularly on young people

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Older diabetics face more hospital trips
Galway study results ‘a significant step forward’ in managing diabetes in pregnancy
The trial findings indicate that metformin, which is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and has been available for over 60 years, is an effective alternative for managing gestational diabetes

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Vapes ban
Vapes ‘best way to quit smoking’ but linked to stress in young people – research
A study found that young people who vape are twice as likely to report chronic stress compared with their peers who do not vape

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

Brussels sprout harvest
Eating vegetables could help ease lung illness – study
Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute examined a protein called the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), which can be activated by natural molecules in this type of vegetable

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Talpa hakkariensis
Two new kinds of mole discovered in mountains of Turkey
The researchers, using cutting edge DNA technology, have confirmed the new animals are biologically distinct from other moles

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

Vitamin K levels could play part in keeping lungs healthy, study suggests
Vitamin K levels could play part in keeping lungs healthy, study suggests
The body needs vitamin K for blood clotting, helping wounds to heal

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Researchers identify eight habits that could see people live 20 years longer
Researchers identify eight habits that could see people live 20 years longer
The study found that low physical activity, opioid use, and smoking had the biggest impact on lifespan, and were associated with around a 30-45% higher risk of death

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Parkinson's disease study
Smart watches could detect Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms - study
Study leader Dr Cynthia Sandor, emerging leader at the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University, said: “With these results we could develop a valuable screening tool to aid in the early detection of Parkinson’

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

57,000-year-old Neanderthal wall art uncovered in France
57,000-year-old Neanderthal wall art uncovered in France
The researchers said their findings, published in the journal Plos One, add to evidence that Neanderthals were “complex and diverse as those of our own ancestors”.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

ANU
Scientists discover lost world of early ancestors in billion-year-old rock
Eukaryotes have a complex cell structure that includes mitochondria – known as the powerhouse of the cell, and a nucleus that acts as the control and information centre

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Gaining comfort from family
Cormac O’Keeffe: 'Forever' grief requires State support for life
Trauma and grief caused by domestic homicides are for life, according to a new study — and support for the bereaved should too be for life, writes Cormac O'Keeffe

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Early humans in Europe were making fires at least 250,000 years ago – scientists
Early humans in Europe were making fires at least 250,000 years ago – scientists
Newly gathered evidence suggests the European ancestors were making and controlling fire for activities such as cooking, heating and to defend their home

Thu, 18 May, 2023

Concern as low levels of antidepressants and antibiotics found in Irish rivers
Concern as low levels of antidepressants and antibiotics found in Irish rivers
'The presence of antibiotics in rivers is important and concerning because of increasing worries about antibiotic resistance in humans and animals'

Wed, 17 May, 2023

scarlet macaws
Irish Examiner view: Polly phones a friend
Lonely parrots

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

Sugary drinks blamed over type 2 diabetes cases
Limit sugary drinks to one per week, researchers say
Academics in China and the US conducted an “umbrella review” on the health impacts of sugar intake

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Bird with Compass
Richard Collins: More animal magnetism studies needed
Many animals are sensitive to magnetic fields, which have a wide variety of uses, from navigation to a role in helping to catch prey, say researchers

Thu, 09 Mar, 2023

Coronavirus - Fri Jun 5, 2020
New test could detect Alzheimer’s disease 3.5 years before diagnosis – study
While Alzheimer’s affects the formation of new brain cells in the hippocampus during the early stages of the disease, previous research has only been able to study neurogenesis in its later stages through post-mortem examinations

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Sad young woman sitting on the window, watching out
Psychological impact of cancer diagnosis on siblings often 'forgotten' - study 
Those who took part said they often felt as though their own grieving process was treated as less important than other immediate family members. Others reported that their grief was forgotten entirely

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

Breast cancer survey
Scientists find targeting tumour ‘scaffolding’ slows breast cancer
The researchers believe that blocking the proline in the cancer-associated fibroblasts could be key to treating breast cancer in the future.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Coronavirus - Wed Aug 5, 2020
Researchers hopeful for discovery of new blood-clotting disorder treatment
Irish researchers are hopeful of finding new treatments for patients with blood clotting disorders.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

Menopause survey
Menopause ‘can lead to marriage breakdowns’
Almost eight out of 10 women experiencing marriage difficulties said the symptoms of the perimenopause or menopause put a strain on their family life and/or their children

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

International scientists use Cork Harbour to devise water quality measure
International scientists use Cork Harbour to devise water quality measure
University of Galway researchers, in collaboration with Charles Sturt University in Australia, used artificial intelligence and data mining in the harbour to come up with the tool

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

‘Revolutionary’ method of analysing baby brainwaves could save vulnerable newborns
‘Revolutionary’ method of analysing baby brainwaves could save vulnerable newborns
The research was completed by a team working at University College Cork

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

UCC gut bacteria study could help identify high-risk Covid-19 patients
UCC gut bacteria study could help identify high-risk Covid-19 patients
Research by APC Microbiome Ireland at UCC shows gut bacteria is key to understanding how Covid-19 impacts a patient 

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Tall story behind tall animal
Irish Examiner view: Tall story behind tall animal
Who doesn’t admire a giraffe? Spindly legs, unfeasibly long neck, lolloping across the African savannah like an extra from Jurassic Park, 50cm tongue, large brown eyes with long, black lashes, able to stand within 30 minutes of being born.

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Flying dinosaurs could change the colour of their feathers, UCC researchers find
Flying dinosaurs could change the colour of their feathers, UCC researchers find
A new study led by palaeontologists at University College Cork (UCC) has revealed remarkable new evidence that has solved a long-running mystery about the flying relatives of dinosaurs.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Headache stock
Global estimates of headaches suggest disorder impacts more than 50% of people
We found that the prevalence of headache disorders remains high worldwide and the burden of different types may impact many

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Dementia study
Genes linked to Alzheimer's disease in 'landmark' study
Researchers identified 75 genes associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and found inflammation and the immune system play a role in the disease

Mon, 04 Apr, 2022

More than 60 cross-border research projects to receive Shared Island funding
More than 60 cross-border research projects to receive Shared Island funding
A cross-border research project developing new blood tests to diagnose cancer has been awarded a major funding boost through the Irish Government’s Shared Island initiative.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2022

Mother Holding baby daughter in matching aprons baking in the kitchen
Leaving TV on hampers toddlers’ learning
'Leaving the TV turned on, whether it is being watched or not, have been linked to children having lower attention during playtime and less well developed cognitive skills' research finds

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Vegan statistics
Eating vegetables may not protect against heart disease, study suggests
The findings challenge previous research that suggests eating more vegetables is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease which can lead to stroke, heart attacks and death

Mon, 21 Feb, 2022

Corporate business team in video conference.
Research highlights impact of disconnection among remote workers
The research examined social talk practices among remote colleagues and outlined the best ways to facilitate connectedness

Mon, 14 Feb, 2022

Heatwaves and severe floods have caused up to 142,000 deaths in Europe in just four decades
Heatwaves and severe floods have caused up to 142,000 deaths in Europe in just four decades
Between 90,000 and 142,000 deaths were attributed to weather and climate-related events over the period 1980 to 2020, the overwhelming majority of them from heatwaves

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Ireland's gay marriage vote
Irish researchers to play key role in international sex survey
Researchers at NUI Galway are taking the lead on a study that will ask adults around the world about their sex lives

Sun, 30 Jan, 2022

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