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Dublin: 6 °C Thursday 23 May, 2013

Science - Monday 15 April, 2013

In lab ‘bio-kidney’ successfully transplanted into rat

The new kidney started filtering blood and producing urine through the ureter as soon as the bloody supply was restored.

Science - Saturday 13 April, 2013

Bitcoin or bit-con? Meet the crypto-currency that’s taking over the internet

We explain the online-only currency that’s been making waves this week – and meet some Irish people with a lot to lose…

Science - Friday 12 April, 2013

From The Daily Edge Like A Boss This post contains videos

8 reasons to love Stephen Hawking even more

He’s been saying clever things about smart stuff again.

Science - Thursday 11 April, 2013

The sun emitted its biggest flare of 2013 today

NASA has all the science behind the phenomenon.

Stephen Hawking: We must explore space to ensure human survival

The world’s leading physicist says our existence depends on finding a new planet to live on. No pressure, then.

Science - Wednesday 10 April, 2013

IVF

Test-tube baby pioneer Robert Edwards dies

Robert Edwards pioneered in vitro fertilisation and was awarded the nobel prize in 2010, three decades after the birth of the first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, in 1978.

Fracking ‘not a significant cause’ of earthquakes felt on surface: study

A British study says most hydraulic fracking activities release the same amount of energy ‘as jumping off a ladder’.

Science - Tuesday 9 April, 2013

Life In Zero G This post contains videos

VIDEO: How do you shave in outer space?

Your guide to extra-terrestrial grooming, with Commander Chris Hadfield.

Science - Monday 8 April, 2013

Penis size does matter to women – researchers

A study by researchers at the University of Ottawa has found that prehistoric people may have helped influence the evolution of larger genitals in men.

Science - Sunday 7 April, 2013

Eyes in sky help when catastrophe strikes

International agreement allows satellites to be pulled out of their orbit to monitor natural or manmade disasters.

Science - Friday 5 April, 2013

Comet visible in Irish skies tonight

Comet PANSTARRS will be seen next to the Andromeda Galaxy in the northwest.

Mars missions scaled back in April because of sun

For much of April, the sun blocks the line of sight between Earth and Mars, making it difficult for engineers to send instructions or hear from spacecraft Curiosity and Opportunity.

Science - Saturday 30 March, 2013

New study finds no link between vaccines and autism

A US study tries to dispel parents’ fears about ‘too many vaccines’.

Science - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

TB

Worldwide fears over drug-resistant tuberculosis

As Ireland notes record-low levels of TB, global experts have warned of an untreatable strain emerging in a number of other countries.

Science - Sunday 24 March, 2013

Science - Wednesday 20 March, 2013

Disney invests in Peru to prevent deforestation

The Walt Disney Company has bought $3.5 million in carbon credits to prevent the destruction of a jungle in the country’s Amazon as part of a project that started in 2009.

Science - Tuesday 19 March, 2013

New research shows brain tumours can be killed with anti-nausea drug

The drug is currently being used to help patients recovering from the side effects of chemotherapy.

Science - Sunday 17 March, 2013

Headphones read your brainwaves and pick music to suit your mood

Prototype shown at tech conference determine your mood – and play songs to match.

Science - Saturday 16 March, 2013

This is what happens in your brain when you fancy someone

You can blame your medial prefrontal cortex. It’s so romantic.

Science - Thursday 14 March, 2013

CERN scientists: Yep, we’re fairly sure we’ve found the Higgs boson

“The preliminary results… are magnificent,” one CERN physicist said.

Science - Tuesday 12 March, 2013

From Business ETC Give Us A Ring

Google wants to replace your passwords with jewellery

Replacing all your passwords with one small chip in a ring? Don’t lose it.

Science - Monday 11 March, 2013

Study of mummies reveals heart disease may have been common in ancient world

The study of 137 showed a high prevalence of a disease that was thought to be cause by modern factors like smoking, obesity and lack of exercise.

Science - Sunday 10 March, 2013

Selfie This post contains videos

Explainer: What your self-portrait says about you

Or ‘selfie’ as they are known amongst the Instagram and Facebook generation…

Science - Thursday 7 March, 2013

Experimental brain implants may help patients with severe anorexia

Neurological implants are being tested on patients whose conditions have not responded to other treatment.

Science - Monday 4 March, 2013

HIV

Baby born with HIV may have been cured, scientists say

The child from Mississippi has been off medication for a year with no signs of infection in what could be on the second reported curing of the disease.

Science - Sunday 3 March, 2013

Final Frontier This post contains videos

Are humans or robots the future of space travel?

“We are a long way from the Terminator, or the Matrix” says Nasa chief historian.

Science - Friday 1 March, 2013

SpaceX capsule encounters problems in orbit

Three of the capsule’s four thrusters failed to fire up en route to the space station.

Science - Tuesday 26 February, 2013

Inventions wanted: Digital Irish dancing shoes, ‘keepy uppy’ counter

Some of Ireland’s brightest technical, design and artistic minds are coming together in Dublin to brainstorm solutions for unusual requests.

Science - Monday 25 February, 2013

Babies born by Caesarian more susceptible to developing allergies

Researchers said they believe exposure to bacteria in the birth canal is a major influencer on a baby’s immune system.

€300m to be invested in research centres in ‘unprecedented’ move

The largest ever co-funded investment in Ireland will see €200 million coming from Irish Exchequer funding, with a further €100 million coming from industry.

Science - Wednesday 20 February, 2013

Astronomers reveal the smallest planet ever discovered by humans

Earth, meet your new baby cousin: Kepler 37b.

Science - Saturday 16 February, 2013

The history of the two-headed dog experiment

The stuffed dog toured Germany for the past two years but is now back in Riga’s Museum of History of Medicine. Here’s its full story.

Science - Friday 15 February, 2013

Asteroid This post contains videos

LIVE: NASA coverage of a giant asteroid sweeping past Earth

♫ I don’t wanna close my eyes, I don’t wanna fall asleep… ♫

Science - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

From The Daily Edge Lager Than Life

Great news! Beer is not responsible for your belly

Dr Kathryn O’Sullivan reckons it could actually be good for you.

Science - Tuesday 12 February, 2013

What would you call Pluto’s two smallest moons?

The SETI Institute are giving the public the chance to choose the names of the moons referred to now as P4 and P5.

Science - Monday 11 February, 2013

Asteroid to pass Earth at ‘remarkably close distance’

NASA said the asteroid will not hit earth but it will make the closest ever approach for an object so large.

Science - Sunday 10 February, 2013

Science This post contains videos

A year in robotic legs: paralysed adventurer hits new milestone

Mark Pollock has spent a year gathering data on how robotic exoskeleton is working on his body – and he hopes scientists might get on board for formal study.