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
Is walking better than running for your health? It's not the type of exercise you do but the fact that you actually do one or the other which leads to health benefits Health • 27 Jun
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
'There is no 3 second rule': your guide to picnic food safety How to ensure no-one ends up sick after your picnic at the beach this week Food • 20 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
Why does a country change its name? 'When it comes to country names, you have what other countries call you, and the name you call the country in your own language' Politics • 28 Sep 23
RTÉ crisis: what are the outstanding issues to be tackled? Media expert says issues around funding of public media still to be discussed in conversation about RTÉ and its future Media • 14 Sep 23
What jobs won't disappear due to AI? 'The introduction of every major disruptive technology has had an influence on jobs, but it also changes the nature of those jobs' Work and careers • 13 Sep 23
Heard, curd, bird: should the spelling of some words change? The spelling system of English is the most unpredictable of all spelling systems and is rife with irregularities Language • 04 Sep 23
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
What does sunshine do to our brains? As well as making us feel good, calm and focused, sunshine also has an impact on our brain Summer • 06 Jun 23
Dishwasher wars: is there a right way to stack your dishwasher? All you need to know about the biggest source of bickering and rows in the kitchen Food • 22 May 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
Should electric cars in Ireland be taxed by weight? With Norway implementing a new tax that goes up with the weight of the car, is it time for Ireland to follow suit? Electric Cars • 17 Feb 23
How to prevent osteoporosis The most important factor is exercise and especially beginning to do so at a young age Health • 08 Feb 23
Why are there so many foxes around at this time of year? It's a busy and noisy time of year for foxes so there's a good reason why you might have seen more of them around Nature • 01 Feb 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
Do you recognise these iconic Irish Christmas ads? 'We think about things like compelling storylines and emotional appeal at Christmas' Christmas • 13 Dec 22
