Why smiling and laughter can help you get through tough times It can help you to lift your head above the doom and gloom, especially at times when things are very difficult Psychology • 10 Jul
Are you ready for flying ant season? All you need to know about these pesky summer visitors - and why they're gunning for your marshmallows Nature • 07 Jul
Would you ditch your car for shorter journeys? 'If public transport is better, people will use it, and we see that from right across the globe where that happens' Transport • 04 Jul
How do judges decide on sentences in criminal cases? 'The first and most important consideration is the maximum sentence that applies by statute to the offence in question' Crime and Legal • 27 Jun
Can a nightcap help you get a better night's sleep? Researchers found nightcapping increased one type of sleep but decreased the other, which is problematic Sleep • 16 Apr
How does this awful rainy weather affect our mood? Let's ask a neuroscientist if there's a link between the endless rain and the national mood Weather • 11 Apr
Should drivers get higher penalty points on bank holidays? Double penalty points on public holidays have been introduced In other jurisdictions to help decrease road accidents and fatalities Transport • 05 Feb
Can sleeping in separate beds really help your relationship? You may move rooms to get a decent night's sleep, but does this impact your relationship, intimacy and sex life? Relationships • 04 Aug 23
'Our most venomous jellyfish': meet the Irish jellyfish 30 different species of jellyfish reside in Irish coastal waters, but there's one lad in particular you should be wary about Nature • 15 Jun 23
'Sensational, controversial, shocking': what next for golf? Will the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf merger mean huge changes in the world of golf? Golf • 07 Jun 23
The most stressful time of the day is...7.23am 'About one hour before we wake up, our stress hormone levels start rising' Psychology • 02 Mar 23
Why can't we see the stars in the night sky as much anymore? The widespread use of artificial light at night means we're seeing a 10% decrease each year in the number of visible stars in the sky Astronomy • 01 Feb 23
Your questions answered about donating blood in Ireland With blood supplies running low, hematologist Ellen McSweeney looks at some of the issues around donating blood Blood donations • 30 Jan 23
So, any plans for the weekend? Why small talk can be good for you Research has found that four minutes of small talk can leave a lasting impression and affect future social interactions Psychology • 13 Oct 22
A 20 second morning hug is good for you - if you're a woman Research has found that hugging it out in the mornings reduces stress dramatically, but not apparently for men Psychology • 13 Jun 22
Why are Chechen soldiers fighting in Ukraine on both sides? 'The Russians think deploying the Chechens might exert some kind of psychological pressure on Ukrainians' Ukraine • 29 Mar 22
How a big bed was a status symbol in Irish society From Co Waterford's penchant for grand beds to ingenious settle beds, here's where our ancestors went to sleep History • 22 Feb 22
Is it OK to eat a sandwich with mouldy bread? 'There's a difference between microorganisms which cause food to go off and pathogenic microorganisms, which cause you to be ill' Food • 13 Jan 22
What's driving bidding wars for houses in Ireland? 'There's panic and the perception out there that people aren't going to get onto the property ladder' Housing • 29 Jun 21
