https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/en-ieRTÉ 2024-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:52:04 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0718/1460508-gaa-geography-hurling-football-strongholds-clubs-roll-of-honour-county-titles/Examining the number of county final wins for every club can show the strengths of hurling and football throughout the countryThu, 18 Jul 2024 07:54:44 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0718/1460508-gaa-geography-hurling-football-strongholds-clubs-roll-of-honour-county-titles/GAAhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0717/1460337-moon-return-mission-artemis-cislunar-space-china-change-6-russia-geopolitics-esa/We have aspirational, scientific, economic and political reasons to revisit the Moon after decades of space explorationWed, 17 Jul 2024 15:51:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0717/1460337-moon-return-mission-artemis-cislunar-space-china-change-6-russia-geopolitics-esa/Spacehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0717/1460313-climate-change-extreme-weather-insurance-energy/The destruction and damage caused by future storms, flooding and heatwaves will have a massive impact on both sectorsWed, 17 Jul 2024 12:31:45 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0717/1460313-climate-change-extreme-weather-insurance-energy/Climate Changehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0716/1460111-olympic-games-athletes-diet-nutrition-usain-bolt-frank-omara-thomas-hicks-emil-zatopek/Athletes' diets are usually highly tailored and guided by sports nutritionists and dieticians, but this hasn't always been the caseTue, 16 Jul 2024 12:24:33 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0716/1460111-olympic-games-athletes-diet-nutrition-usain-bolt-frank-omara-thomas-hicks-emil-zatopek/Olympic Gameshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0716/1460194-concerts-consumer-rights-nicki-minaj-dublin/The controversy around Nicki Minaj's recent Dublin concert raises questions about our consumer rights when we buy concert ticketsTue, 16 Jul 2024 14:23:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0716/1460194-concerts-consumer-rights-nicki-minaj-dublin/Consumer Rightshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0715/1459397-george-berkeley-philosopher-bishop-cannabis-business/The strange story of Ireland's most conservative philosopher, bishop and slave owner, and his interest in growing hemp in Clare and LimerickMon, 15 Jul 2024 14:38:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0715/1459397-george-berkeley-philosopher-bishop-cannabis-business/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0716/1460119-republic-of-ireland-wnt-france-tolka-park-1978/Ireland's 1978 match against France on home soil stands out for many former WNT players as a highlight of their days in a green jerseyTue, 16 Jul 2024 15:51:24 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0716/1460119-republic-of-ireland-wnt-france-tolka-park-1978/UEFA Women's Euro 2025https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0715/1459273-left-right-handedness-ambidextrous/Everyone should have a 50-50 chance of being left or right biased, yet the majority of us align in the same directionMon, 15 Jul 2024 16:01:04 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0715/1459273-left-right-handedness-ambidextrous/Behavioural sciencehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0716/1460102-lost-words-tip-of-the-tongue-phenomenon-lethologica-whatchamacallit-gizmo/The struggle to find a word is real which is why we use expressions like 'gizmo' and 'thingamajig' when we can't remember thingsTue, 16 Jul 2024 09:26:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0716/1460102-lost-words-tip-of-the-tongue-phenomenon-lethologica-whatchamacallit-gizmo/Linguisticshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0715/1459634-euro-2028-ireland-hosts-sports-diplomacy/While the short-term benefits of hosting mega-events are often highlighted, the long-term consequences can be less rosyMon, 15 Jul 2024 09:14:22 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0715/1459634-euro-2028-ireland-hosts-sports-diplomacy/Euro 2028https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0710/1433313-marino-housing-estate-dublin-corporation-1924-garden-suburb/Marino was a testing ground for a number of housing policies which influenced the city for many years afterwardsWed, 10 Jul 2024 09:10:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0710/1433313-marino-housing-estate-dublin-corporation-1924-garden-suburb/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0710/1459005-ireland-olympic-games-artworks-jack-b-yeats-letitia-hamilton/We know Jack B Yeats' medal-winning painting is in the National Gallery, but where are the other Irish artworks which were Olympic hopefuls?Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:29:57 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0710/1459005-ireland-olympic-games-artworks-jack-b-yeats-letitia-hamilton/Olympic Gameshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0711/1459272-summer-2024-weather-climate-change-rain-heatwaves/It's the question of the summer so here's what some climate experts have to sayThu, 11 Jul 2024 09:05:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0711/1459272-summer-2024-weather-climate-change-rain-heatwaves/Climate Changehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0709/1458916-cats-meowing-behaviour-humans/Cats have evolved over time to use vocal signals that resonate with our nurturing instincts to solicit care and attention from usTue, 09 Jul 2024 09:23:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0709/1458916-cats-meowing-behaviour-humans/Catshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0711/1459316-cargo-bikes-last-mile-delivery-problem-cities-sustainability/Residents in five European cities highly support the introduction of sustainable cargo bike delivery servicesThu, 11 Jul 2024 12:26:40 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0711/1459316-cargo-bikes-last-mile-delivery-problem-cities-sustainability/Cargo bikeshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0709/1458920-ireland-invasion-plans-germany-russia-united-states-france-spain/History records that Ireland has long occupied a place in the strategic military planning of other nationsTue, 09 Jul 2024 12:34:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0709/1458920-ireland-invasion-plans-germany-russia-united-states-france-spain/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0708/1458748-dublin-city-transport-plan-delays-objections-traffic-climate-change/All of us will gain from a cleaner, greener city so why would anyone want to delay a new plan which has already got overwhelming public support?Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:31:06 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0708/1458748-dublin-city-transport-plan-delays-objections-traffic-climate-change/Transporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0711/1459332-ireland-tradition-folklore-wonder-tales/Wonder tales transport the listener from the mundane world of day-to-day life to the marvellous sphere of the supernaturalThu, 11 Jul 2024 16:03:20 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0711/1459332-ireland-tradition-folklore-wonder-tales/Folklorehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0714/1235212-st-swithin-july-15th-summer-weather-40-days-of-rain/Saints, witches and sin all played a part in how our ancestors predicted the weatherSun, 14 Jul 2024 16:23:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0714/1235212-st-swithin-july-15th-summer-weather-40-days-of-rain/Weatherhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0710/1459006-decision-making-process-hurling-gaelic-football-training-coaching/A number of methods to enhance a player's decision-making skills have already been investigated and actually workWed, 10 Jul 2024 16:02:10 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0710/1459006-decision-making-process-hurling-gaelic-football-training-coaching/Coachinghttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0709/1458933-chronic-pain-treatment-healthcare-professionals-attributes-qualities/Finding the right healthcare professionals is essential when managing chronic pain, so what should you look for in this support team?Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:56:45 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0709/1458933-chronic-pain-treatment-healthcare-professionals-attributes-qualities/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0708/1458188-ireland-property-taxes-explainer-vacant-homes-residential-zoned-land/An explainer on Ireland's new property taxes: who is liable, what rate will they pay, how are rates assessed and when are payments due?Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:34:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0708/1458188-ireland-property-taxes-explainer-vacant-homes-residential-zoned-land/Housinghttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0705/1458358-myrtle-allen-ballymaloe-yeats-room-restaurant-1964-legacy-ireland-food-culture/Her highlighting of quality Irish produce and ingredients in the Yeats Room restaurant made her Ireland's leading food activistFri, 05 Jul 2024 12:30:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0705/1458358-myrtle-allen-ballymaloe-yeats-room-restaurant-1964-legacy-ireland-food-culture/Myrtle Allenhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0712/1459323-economics-grand-slam-tennis-tournament-theory/The astronomical prize money on offer attracts the biggest tennis stars, but it also ensures they bring their A gameFri, 12 Jul 2024 16:03:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0712/1459323-economics-grand-slam-tennis-tournament-theory/Tennishttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0711/1459461-ireland-wnt-england-1978-marian-leahy-catherine-hynes/A snowstorm delayed Ireland's first ever clash against England, but the message nearly didn't reach the teamThu, 11 Jul 2024 22:07:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0711/1459461-ireland-wnt-england-1978-marian-leahy-catherine-hynes/UEFA Women's Euro 2025https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0712/1459530-anybody-but-england-support-soccer-sport-disidentification-psychology/There are a myriad of reasons from disidentification to marginalisation why so many of us want to see England lose on SundayFri, 12 Jul 2024 12:25:59 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0712/1459530-anybody-but-england-support-soccer-sport-disidentification-psychology/Sporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0704/1458161-old-ireland-traditions-recycling-upcycling-furniture-fashion-food/There are many lessons to learn from past generations in how they reused and recycled furniture, fashion and food wasteThu, 04 Jul 2024 13:20:01 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0704/1458161-old-ireland-traditions-recycling-upcycling-furniture-fashion-food/Irelandhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0709/1459003-smiling-laughter-resilience-psychology/It can help you to lift your head above the doom and gloom, especially at times when things are very difficultTue, 09 Jul 2024 14:37:22 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0709/1459003-smiling-laughter-resilience-psychology/Psychologyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457671-1940-olympic-games-bid-ireland-dublin-eoin-oduffy-blueshirts/Blueshirts' leader Eoin O'Duffy believed Dublin could be entrusted with the Olympics, but his plans were vague, unrealistic and unworkableTue, 02 Jul 2024 15:55:03 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457671-1940-olympic-games-bid-ireland-dublin-eoin-oduffy-blueshirts/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0708/1458759-ageing-population-africa-policy-health-society-transport-development/It's estimated that in excess of a quarter of a billion people over the age of 60 wil be living in sub-Saharan Africa by 2050Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:01:09 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0708/1458759-ageing-population-africa-policy-health-society-transport-development/Africahttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0717/1433086-shipping-containers-cargo-history-malcolm-mclean-keith-w-tantlinger-teu/How a simple corrugated box made it possible for us to access global products in a timely, secure and cost-effective mannerWed, 17 Jul 2024 12:25:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0717/1433086-shipping-containers-cargo-history-malcolm-mclean-keith-w-tantlinger-teu/Supply Chainhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0705/1426555-coffee-badging-return-to-office-work-from-home-employers-employees/It joins 'quiet quitting' as another pinch point between employers and employees over the future of the workplaceFri, 05 Jul 2024 07:31:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0705/1426555-coffee-badging-return-to-office-work-from-home-employers-employees/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457804-irish-spuds-shortage-summer-2024-weather-growing-conditions/There are two reasons why we are seemingly short of Irish potatoes at the moment and both are related to weatherTue, 02 Jul 2024 17:58:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457804-irish-spuds-shortage-summer-2024-weather-growing-conditions/Potatoeshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0701/1457491-ireland-broadband-market-competition-price-speed-availabilty/We should consider such factors as ease of movement between providers, increasing broadband speed and falling pricesMon, 01 Jul 2024 08:51:59 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0701/1457491-ireland-broadband-market-competition-price-speed-availabilty/Broadbandhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0619/1455340-first-ordnance-survey-maps-ireland-geography-townlands-place-names/Disputes were common and informants often disagreed when the townlands we're familiar with today were createdWed, 19 Jun 2024 11:58:57 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0619/1455340-first-ordnance-survey-maps-ireland-geography-townlands-place-names/Irelandhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0705/1458356-uk-election-2024-analysis-voters-change-labour-tory-public-services/This was an election in which what remained unsaid weighed more heavily than what was spokenFri, 05 Jul 2024 09:08:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0705/1458356-uk-election-2024-analysis-voters-change-labour-tory-public-services/UK Election 2024https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0704/1458092-france-election-2024-emmanuel-macron-renaissance-marine-le-pen-national-rally/This election has proven to be a lost gamble for the French president and has produced a polarised and uncertain political landscapeThu, 04 Jul 2024 09:25:01 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0704/1458092-france-election-2024-emmanuel-macron-renaissance-marine-le-pen-national-rally/Francehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457668-sports-stars-media-criticism-reaction-psychology-jude-bellingham-michael-jordan-ronaldo/Elite sports stars from Michael Jordan to Jude Bellingham have always used media criticism as motivational fuelTue, 02 Jul 2024 12:24:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457668-sports-stars-media-criticism-reaction-psychology-jude-bellingham-michael-jordan-ronaldo/Sporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0703/1457921-victims-criminal-justice-courts-secondary-victimisation/Secondary victimisation can be prevented if we understand victims' needs and invest in services and approaches to best meet theseWed, 03 Jul 2024 16:02:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0703/1457921-victims-criminal-justice-courts-secondary-victimisation/Crimehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457663-ireland-extreme-heatwaves-high-temperatures-research/While average temperatures are rising, research shows that extreme temperatures are increasing at an even faster rateTue, 02 Jul 2024 09:11:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457663-ireland-extreme-heatwaves-high-temperatures-research/Climate Changehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0714/980751-hurling-roots-origins-history-gaa-the-game-paul-rouse/The story of the origins of hurling is one where history bleeds away into myth and legendSun, 14 Jul 2024 17:03:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0714/980751-hurling-roots-origins-history-gaa-the-game-paul-rouse/Hurlinghttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0701/1456942-urban-gardens-benefits-wellbeing-biodiversity-wildlife-nature/Urban gardens have been shown to improve your wellbeing, increase garden biodiversity and support wildlifeMon, 01 Jul 2024 15:57:15 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0701/1456942-urban-gardens-benefits-wellbeing-biodiversity-wildlife-nature/Gardenshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0704/1458150-exit-poll-uk-general-election/The exit poll: what is it, how is it made and how did it become such an accurate prediction of election results?Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:54:33 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0704/1458150-exit-poll-uk-general-election/UK Electionshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457800-uk-general-election-betting-scandal-tories-rishi-sunak/The scandal over insiders gambing on the election date tells us much about the state of British politicsTue, 02 Jul 2024 17:45:17 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0702/1457800-uk-general-election-betting-scandal-tories-rishi-sunak/Uk General Electionhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0701/1457485-uk-general-election-2024-bellwether-constituencies/All eyes will be on a number of bellwether constituencies that historically reflect how the UK votesMon, 01 Jul 2024 09:27:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0701/1457485-uk-general-election-2024-bellwether-constituencies/UK Election 2024https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0627/1456892-nigel-farage-reform-party-uk-general-election-2024/We're about to see if the amount of attention which Farage and the Reform party receive can actually be turned into seatsThu, 27 Jun 2024 09:27:57 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0627/1456892-nigel-farage-reform-party-uk-general-election-2024/UK Election 2024https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456549-aer-lingus-pilots-management-passengers-dispute-2024/The dispute at the airline can help us understand why employment in today's society carries overlooked uncertainties and risksTue, 25 Jun 2024 09:31:59 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456549-aer-lingus-pilots-management-passengers-dispute-2024/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0628/1456966-the-real-carrie-jade-podcast-con-woman-victims/Fraud can have long-lasting traumatic impact on its victims, especially when some of them are childrenFri, 28 Jun 2024 15:55:44 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0628/1456966-the-real-carrie-jade-podcast-con-woman-victims/True crimehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0624/1456337-connected-cars-data-information-vehicular-content-centric-networking/Connected cars would allow for the fast and efficient exchange of data about traffic, weather, parking and other issuesMon, 24 Jun 2024 12:25:59 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0624/1456337-connected-cars-data-information-vehicular-content-centric-networking/Transporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0627/1389610-meet-lena-rice-the-only-irish-woman-to-ever-triumph-at-wimbledon/The story of the 19th century Tipperary tennis ace and 'dark horse' who won the Wimbledon tournament in 1890Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:26:18 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0627/1389610-meet-lena-rice-the-only-irish-woman-to-ever-triumph-at-wimbledon/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456585-gaelic-football-bilateral-skill-sports-science/Without bilateral skills on the pitch you're going to be "left in the shop window"Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:28:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456585-gaelic-football-bilateral-skill-sports-science/GAAhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456605-ireland-judges-criminal-cases-sentences-guidelines/'The first and most important consideration is the maximum sentence that applies by statute to the offence in question'Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:49:01 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456605-ireland-judges-criminal-cases-sentences-guidelines/Crime and Legalhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0628/1457094-biden-trump-presidential-debate-cnn-atlanta-june-2024-analysis/It was a night of muddled answers and outright lies in Atlanta as the two men vying for the White House to the stageFri, 28 Jun 2024 09:25:29 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0628/1457094-biden-trump-presidential-debate-cnn-atlanta-june-2024-analysis/US presidential electionhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0620/1455672-smart-doorbells-society-surveillance-securitisation/A smart doorbell is a means of securitisation that heightens surveillance and may lead to unintended consequencesThu, 20 Jun 2024 12:21:05 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0620/1455672-smart-doorbells-society-surveillance-securitisation/Societyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0626/1456672-micheal-o-muircheartaigh-kerry-dingle-daingean-ui-chuis/Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was the voice of the GAA for thousands, but he also really reflected the place he hailed from in west KerryWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:19:28 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0626/1456672-micheal-o-muircheartaigh-kerry-dingle-daingean-ui-chuis/Micheál Ó Muircheartaighhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0626/1456795-john-broderick-athlone-writer-censorship-the-pilgrimage/The absence of Broderick's books meant he was not given the opportunity to become part of the Irish literary landscapeWed, 26 Jun 2024 14:06:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0626/1456795-john-broderick-athlone-writer-censorship-the-pilgrimage/Literaturehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0621/1455895-consumers-intention-behaviour-gap-sustainability/There is a massive intention-behaviour gap between our positive intentions around sustainability and the actions we then takeFri, 21 Jun 2024 10:43:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0621/1455895-consumers-intention-behaviour-gap-sustainability/Climate Changehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0621/1455894-body-organs-location-developmental-structural-issues/From the heart to the liver, somepeople's body organs end up in the 'wrong' place because of developmental issuesFri, 21 Jun 2024 16:00:23 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0621/1455894-body-organs-location-developmental-structural-issues/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0621/1434592-vaping-indoor-air-quality-health-particulate-matter-pollution/One of the most noticeable byproducts of vaping is the increase in particulate matter pollution and poor indoor air quality.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:45:28 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0621/1434592-vaping-indoor-air-quality-health-particulate-matter-pollution/vapinghttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456623-iran-presidential-election-june-2024-ebrahim-rasi-helicopter-crash/Economic challenges, political fragmentation and complex geopolitics are some of the issues which lie ahead for Iran's new presidentTue, 25 Jun 2024 14:57:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456623-iran-presidential-election-june-2024-ebrahim-rasi-helicopter-crash/Iranhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0624/1456348-how-metallodrugs-are-fighting-cancer-in-unexpected-ways/We can expect to see more sophisticated and targeted metallodrugs designed to minimise side effects and overcome resistanceMon, 24 Jun 2024 16:05:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0624/1456348-how-metallodrugs-are-fighting-cancer-in-unexpected-ways/Chemistryhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0627/1457009-swiftonomics-taylornomics-economic-effects-new-money-spend/We need to establish if the money spent in Dublin this weekend is 'new money' or cash which would have spent elsewhere in the economyThu, 27 Jun 2024 15:49:29 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0627/1457009-swiftonomics-taylornomics-economic-effects-new-money-spend/Taylor Swifthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0624/1456331-taylor-swift-tour-economics-multiplier-effect-swiftonomics/A lesson in Swiftonomics: can a Taylor Swift tour visit help a country shake off the impacts of the global economic slowdown?Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:28:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0624/1456331-taylor-swift-tour-economics-multiplier-effect-swiftonomics/Taylor Swifthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456544-julian-assange-wikileaks-plea-deal-explainer/The deal sets a practical, if not legal, precedent that a publisher can be convicted under the Espionage Act in the USTue, 25 Jun 2024 09:23:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0625/1456544-julian-assange-wikileaks-plea-deal-explainer/Wikileakshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0619/1455344-security-banking-apps-cybercrime/Here are some key steps all banks – and users – should be following to make banking apps as secure as possibleWed, 19 Jun 2024 09:32:03 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0619/1455344-security-banking-apps-cybercrime/Cyber Securityhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0528/1451709-is-the-irish-labour-market-inclusive-compared-to-rest-of-eu/While employment in Ireland is high compared to rest of EU, fostering labour market mobility could help to mitigate discriminationTue, 28 May 2024 14:14:03 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0528/1451709-is-the-irish-labour-market-inclusive-compared-to-rest-of-eu/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0619/1455362-business-travel-is-back-2024-pre-pandemic-levels-employee-wellbeing/Only a third of workers are happy to be back travelling for work post-pandemic so what are their concerns and how can they be addressed?Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:07:21 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0619/1455362-business-travel-is-back-2024-pre-pandemic-levels-employee-wellbeing/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0618/1455291-team-building-theories-euro-2024-soccer/A tournament like this allows national teams to show the importance of leadership and teamwork in the quest for successTue, 18 Jun 2024 12:25:24 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0618/1455291-team-building-theories-euro-2024-soccer/Euro 2024https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0618/1455313-young-people-news-18-24-reuters-digital-news-report-ireland-2024/If you want to reach the 71% of young people interested in news, try making a podcast or a videoTue, 18 Jun 2024 15:48:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0618/1455313-young-people-news-18-24-reuters-digital-news-report-ireland-2024/Mediahttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0618/1455278-employer-employee-surveillance-keystrokes-keyboard-remote-working/As the recent Wells Fargo case shows, employer surveillance of workers raises many important questionsTue, 18 Jun 2024 09:52:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0618/1455278-employer-employee-surveillance-keystrokes-keyboard-remote-working/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0614/1408632-psychology-financial-decisions-credit-cards-loans/The psychology of financial decisions means we often make expensive mistakes when it comes to choosing loans and credit cardsFri, 14 Jun 2024 07:24:20 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0614/1408632-psychology-financial-decisions-credit-cards-loans/moneyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0617/1454723-medieval-handbells-soundscape/An exhibition allows visitors to experience a small part of medieval Ireland as it was heard more than 1,000 years oldMon, 17 Jun 2024 15:57:45 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0617/1454723-medieval-handbells-soundscape/Culturehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0620/1455665-russia-north-korea-alliance-history-isolated-nations/Moscow and Pyongyang's new partnership has its roots in Stalin and Kim Il Sung's post-World War II relationshipThu, 20 Jun 2024 09:31:45 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0620/1455665-russia-north-korea-alliance-history-isolated-nations/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0617/1455070-dublin-travel-costs-commute-built-environment-time-density/The travel costs of getting from your home to work includes much more than just the price of petrol or the bus fareMon, 17 Jun 2024 09:14:12 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0617/1455070-dublin-travel-costs-commute-built-environment-time-density/Transporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0623/1390519-bonfires-st-johns-eve-june-23rd-folklore-traditions-ireland-bonna-night/The sight of St John's Eve bonfires on hilltops still provides quite a spectacle and reminds us of a pivotal time in the calendarSun, 23 Jun 2024 07:50:43 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0623/1390519-bonfires-st-johns-eve-june-23rd-folklore-traditions-ireland-bonna-night/St John's Evehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0618/1056342-summer-solstice/The ancient Celtic festival acts as a timely reminder and celebration of who, where and what we really are.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0618/1056342-summer-solstice/Summer Solsticehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0617/1455092-espionage-intelligence-officer-recruited-spies-perceptions/There's a big difference between those who select espionage as a career and those who are recruited to spy and betray their countryMon, 17 Jun 2024 12:22:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0617/1455092-espionage-intelligence-officer-recruited-spies-perceptions/Spieshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0610/1453942-inflation-explainer-consumer-goods-services-cso/Increased prices for consumer goods and services have contrasting impacts on different groups of peopleMon, 10 Jun 2024 09:37:10 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0610/1453942-inflation-explainer-consumer-goods-services-cso/Inflationhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0612/1453323-ai-films-technology-takeover-atlas-the-creator-hal-alien-eva-blade-runner/Both Atlas and The Creator stick to the plot of AI films and are dominated by a fear of AI taking control of our worldWed, 12 Jun 2024 12:24:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0612/1453323-ai-films-technology-takeover-atlas-the-creator-hal-alien-eva-blade-runner/Filmhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0613/1454539-hay-fever-symptoms-honey-remedy-science/New research into the folk remedy of honey to alleviate hay fever symptoms have yielded some intriguing findingsThu, 13 Jun 2024 10:30:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0613/1454539-hay-fever-symptoms-honey-remedy-science/Hay Feverhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0610/1453926-meaningful-jobs-passion-projects-stress-mental-health/Prioritising work over yourself and going without time for recovery can result in exhaustion, chronic stress and burnoutMon, 10 Jun 2024 09:11:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0610/1453926-meaningful-jobs-passion-projects-stress-mental-health/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0612/1453114-tiktok-30-30-30-fitness-exercise-nutrition-trend/The biggest benefit of the 30-30-30 method is that it might help you build healthier habits into your daily lifeWed, 12 Jun 2024 09:32:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0612/1453114-tiktok-30-30-30-fitness-exercise-nutrition-trend/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0611/1454008-family-carers-online-support-groups/These groups provide vital services and support to many of the 300,000 Irish people who are caring for a loved oneTue, 11 Jun 2024 15:59:29 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0611/1454008-family-carers-online-support-groups/Carershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0613/1454527-irish-athletes-rome-2024-role-models-inspiration/These positive female role models are likely to inspire a new generation of girls wanting to follow in the footsteps of the medalistsThu, 13 Jun 2024 12:19:54 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0613/1454527-irish-athletes-rome-2024-role-models-inspiration/Psychologyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0612/1454345-rational-economic-man-decision-making-costs-benefits/We should all take a lead from this economics superhero to help us think rationally about how we are spending our timeWed, 12 Jun 2024 16:11:17 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0612/1454345-rational-economic-man-decision-making-costs-benefits/Economicshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0613/1454508-analysis-ireland-2024-local-european-elections-kevin-cunningham/Here are some of the trends which have emerged from the votes cast by the Irish peopleThu, 13 Jun 2024 09:37:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0613/1454508-analysis-ireland-2024-local-european-elections-kevin-cunningham/Electionshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0611/1454104-sports-commentary-ireland-athletics-greg-allen/Sports commentary is an artform which can transform historic sporting achievements into iconic, unforgettable momentsTue, 11 Jun 2024 09:16:10 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0611/1454104-sports-commentary-ireland-athletics-greg-allen/Sporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0610/1453319-climate-change-clear-air-turbulence-aviation/We should anticipate an increase in both the frequency and intensity of clear air turbulence as climate change progressesMon, 10 Jun 2024 12:28:57 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0610/1453319-climate-change-clear-air-turbulence-aviation/Climate Changehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0613/1454593-ireland-weather-june-2024-cold-front-arctic-airmass/It has been 10 days since any weather stations around Ireland recorded air temperatures over 20°CThu, 13 Jun 2024 14:40:29 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0613/1454593-ireland-weather-june-2024-cold-front-arctic-airmass/Weatherhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0604/1452967-what-motivates-employees-money-recognition/Research suggests the relationship between pay, motivation and performance is much more complicated than you might thinkTue, 04 Jun 2024 16:03:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0604/1452967-what-motivates-employees-money-recognition/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0605/1451719-ireland-england-history-barons-of-ireland-king-henry-ii/They were the colonial elite of Ireland and the forefathers of families who would shape Irish politics for four centuriesWed, 05 Jun 2024 14:55:06 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0605/1451719-ireland-england-history-barons-of-ireland-king-henry-ii/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0531/1452407-european-parliament-elections-2024-far-right-politics/The European elections are shaping up as a key test of the advance of populist far right politicsFri, 31 May 2024 15:48:56 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0531/1452407-european-parliament-elections-2024-far-right-politics/European Electionshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0610/1453997-obesity-immune-system/Excess weight can interfere with our immune system, making it easier to get sick and making illnesses hit us harderMon, 10 Jun 2024 15:53:38 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0610/1453997-obesity-immune-system/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0604/1452830-sleeping-on-it-science-lucid-dreaming-memories-health/'Sleeping on it' really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughsTue, 04 Jun 2024 09:29:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0604/1452830-sleeping-on-it-science-lucid-dreaming-memories-health/Sleephttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0521/1450394-hilary-heron-pioneer-modernist-sculptor-ireland/Heron travelled to post-war Paris on a motorbike, taught herself to weld and broke down barriersTue, 21 May 2024 12:41:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0521/1450394-hilary-heron-pioneer-modernist-sculptor-ireland/Culturehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0530/1452110-group-psychology-belonging-attitudes-social-media/Attitudes are not individual, but collective products negotiated and defined through group interactions, with real-world consequencesThu, 30 May 2024 15:50:38 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0530/1452110-group-psychology-belonging-attitudes-social-media/Psychologyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0605/1452962-guide-political-policy-language/In an election year, the ability of voters to understand policy language is more important than everWed, 05 Jun 2024 16:50:18 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0605/1452962-guide-political-policy-language/Policyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0531/1452354-how-environment-shapes-brain-non-genetic-factors-brain-development/In addition to genetic factors, non-genetic factors influence how an embryo develops, including how its brain developsFri, 31 May 2024 14:00:33 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0531/1452354-how-environment-shapes-brain-non-genetic-factors-brain-development/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0606/1453159-macular-pigment-antioxidant-eye-health-childhood-diet/Macular pigment is linked to both eye and cognitive health and comes from certain nutrients in foodThu, 06 Jun 2024 12:27:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0606/1453159-macular-pigment-antioxidant-eye-health-childhood-diet/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0530/1452099-ears-health-physiology/The external ear can tell tales about your health, family traits and even whether you play high contact sportsThu, 30 May 2024 10:22:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0530/1452099-ears-health-physiology/Health