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13 Science Festivals and hundreds of virtual events taking place nationwide for Science Week 2020

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), is getting ready for Science Week - a national celebration of science with hundreds of virtual events taking place nationwide. Running from 8-15 November, Science Week is bringing numerous virtual events to homes ...

04 Nov 2020 at 11:11

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Why are nightmares in middle age being linked to dementia?

Dementia rates are on the rise globally, with scientists working hard to improve our knowledge of the condition. Now, a new study has linked bad dreams in middle age to a greater risk of developing dementia later in life. The study – published ...

25 Sept 2022 at 17:08

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St. Hugh's NS, Dowra take second place for their science video

The winners of the nationwide ReelLIFE SCIENCE video competition were announced during science week 2017 which concluded nationally last week. Winners of the 2017 awards were Sooey Primary School, Co. Sligo with the runner's-up award going to ...

07 Dec 2017 at 11:39

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ATU Partners with ETBs to Introduce New Direct Entry Access Routes for Degrees in the North West

Atlantic Technological University with Education and Training Board will introduce new access routes for four degree courses in the West and North West this year. The four new degrees were announced by the Minister for Further and Higher ...

11 Jul 2023 at 10:00

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Barriers to blood donation among ethnic minorities in Ireland revealed in new report

The biggest barriers to blood donations in ethnic minority groups in Ireland include lack of information and a history of living in a malaria-endemic region, a report has found. Factors that motivated people among non-Caucasian groups ...

17 Jun 2022 at 13:23

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Founder of artificial intelligence firm warns robots could end up controlling humanity

Robots could end up controlling humanity, the founder of an artificial intelligence firm will warn. Emad Mostaque, 40, who founded Stability AI three years ago, will say this could happen in a “worst case scenario” and humans could ...

14 May 2023 at 11:38

Arts & Entertainment

REVEALED: The origins and diversity of every known mineral on Earth

Scientists have detailed the origins and diversity of every known mineral on Earth. The landmark body of work will help reconstruct the history of life on Earth and guide the search for new minerals and deposits, researchers say. ...

04 Jul 2022 at 12:26

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Scientists convert lungs to universal blood type in step towards neutral organ transplants

Researchers have converted lungs donated for transplants to a universal blood type in a step towards creating neutral organs that could expand the options for patients awaiting a transplant. The achievement could mean ...

17 Feb 2022 at 13:46

Lifestyle

Six Leitrim schools receive awards

Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys, TD together with Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development, John Halligan TD, today announced 6 primary schools ...

29 Jun 2018 at 12:04

National News

Earth's inner core may be changing rotation, new research suggests

Scientists have reason to believe that our planet's inner core may be changing rotation. According to new research published in journal Nature Geoscience, which analysed seismic waves from repeating earthquakes ...

24 Jan 2023 at 15:18

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Pupils from Leitrim to participate in ESB Science Blast next week

Primary school pupils from Leitrim are to participate in ESB Science Blast next week. ESB Science Blast, delivered by the RDS, is a STEM-focused education programme involving whole classes investigating the ...

23 Feb 2023 at 21:00

ATU announces 2023 Sligo Science Festival programme

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ATU Sligo announces 2023 Sligo Science Festival programme

The 2023 Sligo Science Festival returns with a series of exciting events for all ages taking place in ATU and venues across the northwest region from 12 to 18 November, organised by ATU’s Faculty of ...

09 Nov 2023 at 16:44

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