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# experiment - Monday 9 September, 2019
Conor Hourihane to start at left-back for Ireland against Bulgaria
The Aston Villa man is normally used as a central midfielder for club and country.
# experiment - Monday 15 July, 2019
Klopp pleased with Lallana's performance in 'Jorginho role'
The midfielder did not feature extensively for the Reds last season, but could find more playing time in a new position.
# experiment - Wednesday 14 June, 2017
Do you agree with this controversial video referee decision from the France-England match?
Raphael Varane was sent off after some deliberation, much to the dismay of his team-mates.
# experiment - Saturday 11 February, 2017
An Indian schoolbook advised children to suffocate kittens
It was part of an experiment designed to show what would happen to an animal in an airtight box – the result isn’t too surprising.
# experiment - Thursday 19 January, 2017
NASA scientists to spend eight months in Hawaiian dome for 'Mars simulation'
The study will assess the psychological difficulties associated with living in isolation.
# experiment - Wednesday 14 December, 2016
History made as penalty awarded by video referee for the first time
Japan’s Kashima Antlers stunned South American champions Atletico Nacional 3-0.
# experiment - Thursday 31 March, 2016
Analysis: Could the diamond formation be a viable option for Ireland at the Euros?
Martin O’Neill tried out the system against Slovakia at the Aviva Stadium the other night.
# experiment - Saturday 26 March, 2016
The experiment failed -- time for Martin O'Neill and Ireland to ditch 4-4-2
The Boys in Green earned a 1-0 win over Switzerland in last night’s friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
# experiment - Monday 15 February, 2016
This American girl sent a Valentine's text to every random Irish guy she met when here
Two summer’s worth of unknown numbers.
# experiment - Friday 11 December, 2015
These people tried the condom challenge for the first time to see what it's like
They would not recommend.
# experiment - Friday 30 October, 2015
Microsoft is giving Windows 10 pirates an easier way to go official
It’s offering a one-click purchase option to US users that pirated Windows 10, and will expand it to other countries if successful.
# experiment - Thursday 3 September, 2015
Poll: Is it ok to cat-call people as part of a social experiment?
4FM’s The Niall Boylan Show set a reporter out to wolf whistle women and men as part of a segment earlier this week.
# experiment - Wednesday 27 May, 2015
3 Midweek Longreads: Can this controversial child experiment end racism?
Longreads to savour or save.
# experiment - Friday 27 February, 2015
Coke mixed with milk is the stuff nightmares are made of
It goes clear. Totally clear.
# experiment - Saturday 21 February, 2015
# experiment - Thursday 9 October, 2014
Is Google going to introduce a 'try before you buy' feature for apps?
The company is said to be working on a system which would allow users to download micro versions of an app before paying for it.
# experiment - Thursday 11 September, 2014
Facebook is copying Snapchat again, but not in the way you would expect
The service is experimenting with a feature that will allow posts on the main site to delete themselves after a set period of time.
# experiment - Monday 18 August, 2014
Twitter is clogging timelines with favourites and people are not impressed
The website’s latest experiment is not a hit with users.
# experiment - Tuesday 5 August, 2014
How an empty crisp packet could be used to listen in on a conversation
Researchers from MIT, Microsoft and Adobe have developed an algorithm which can identify vibrations through objects and convert them into sound.
# experiment - Wednesday 2 July, 2014
Irish watchdog to investigate Facebook's controversial mood experiment
It will be working with Britain’s independent data watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, as it investigates Facebook’s decision to alter 700,000 users’ News Feed as part of an experiment
# experiment - Sunday 25 May, 2014
O'Neill vows to experiment in Ireland's summer friendlies
“This is an opportunity, it’s ideal for me but not ideal for the players,” the coach added.
# experiment - Sunday 27 April, 2014
Here's what happens when you mix Coke and milk, and it's disgusting
You’ll never look at Coke the same way again.
# experiment - Sunday 30 March, 2014
The ultimate coke-mentos eruption involves nutella and a condom
He might be a bit hoarse after this.
# experiment - Wednesday 12 February, 2014
Here is yet another reason all men should have beards
The storage potential is infinite.
# experiment - Monday 3 February, 2014
POLL: Are sin bins in football a good idea?
FIFA are considering bringing in the concept.
# experiment - Wednesday 15 January, 2014
Teacher ‘slices’ student in shiver-inducing class experiment
May not be for the overly squeamish.
# experiment - Saturday 11 January, 2014
Which gets mouldier quicker: brown or white bread?
Brown bread is more nutritious, while white bread is more processed.
# experiment - Friday 10 January, 2014
How to trick algae to save the planet
Plus – why the Hen Harrier bird needs to be saved.
# experiment - Monday 6 January, 2014
Man eats only McDonalds for 3 months, ends up healthier than he started
Well that was unexpected!
# experiment - Wednesday 1 January, 2014
Legal recreational 'pot shops' open in Colorado
Business owners opened their doors to shoppers at 8am, with 25 pot shops in eight towns opening today.
# experiment - Friday 20 December, 2013
Gene discovery linked to why we stop feeling the clothes we wear once we’re dressed
Trinity College scientists work with fruit flies to make discovery about ‘habituation’ that could help with some neurological diseases.
# experiment - Tuesday 17 December, 2013
Twitter tests out location feature that shows nearby tweets
The experimental feature would allow users to see a map and timeline of what people are tweeting in their area.
# experiment - Monday 15 July, 2013
Here's what happens if you put an iPhone in a microwave
Why would anyone want to find out? It’s art, of course!
# experiment - Friday 1 March, 2013
Snapshot: What Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry would look like as a single entity
Bayern fans’ dream was taken a step further thanks to Old School Panini.
# experiment - Monday 4 February, 2013
VIDEO: Here's what happens when you serve a ping pong ball at 900mph
Hint: it’s not returnable.
# experiment - Monday 7 January, 2013
Duffy admits that yellow card rule may be reviewed
The GAA Director-General also insists that Hawkeye has to be used in inter-county championship games this year.
# experiment - Thursday 6 December, 2012
So, exactly how happy is Ireland?
The Happiness Experiment says it has found the answer…
# experiment - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
Ref has 'final word' on goal-line technology
The initiative begins this week in Japan, following a surge of calls for it to be introduced in recent years.
# experiment - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Why was a Boeing 727 deliberately crashed in desert?
Experiment for Discovery Channel aims to understand what it takes to survive an air crash.
# experiment - Saturday 22 September, 2012
Scientists discover immune cells could protect against obesity
The research was undertaken by Marie Curie Fellow Lydia Lynch at Trinity College Dublin, and showed the importance of ‘iNKT’ cells in managing obesity and diabetes.
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Poll: Have you started your Christmas shopping?
WE ARE 18 days away from Christmas – that’s 17 shopping days. That’s 408 hours (sorry).
It always seems as though there are those who get the shopping out of the way in March where some like that last minute panic on Christmas Eve.
So, this morning we want to know: Have you started your Christmas shopping?
Poll Results:
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No (3447)
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From the Garden: Buying a real Christmas tree supports local jobs and brings a certain magic to the home
By Michael Kelly
A real tree is a much greener option than one made from plastic, writes Michael Kelly.
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