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Science

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Coronavirus
Small aerosol droplets could penetrate PPE, scientists warn
4 Aug 2020
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back to earth
Splashdown! Nasa astronauts safely return to Earth after historic SpaceX mission
Updated 2 Aug 2020
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down to earth
Astronauts from historic SpaceX launch prepare for Nasa's first ocean splashdown in 45 years
1 Aug 2020
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something fishy
Quiz: How much do you know about lobsters (and some other crustaceans and a select few molluscs)?
26 Jul 2020
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FactCheck
FactCheck: Have 'only 8 people' under 65 died from Covid-19 in Ireland?
24 Jul 2020
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The Lancet
Mothers 'unlikely' to pass Covid-19 on to newborn babies via breastfeeding if precautions are taken
24 Jul 2020
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Privacy
Concerns over Google Play Services reignited over Covid apps but HSE warns against conflating issues
23 Jul 2020
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Immunity
Bats’ genes can help them fight off coronaviruses, study suggests
22 Jul 2020
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Podcast
The Explainer: How close is a Covid-19 vaccine?
21 Jul 2020
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flu season
Covid-19 is worse in cold weather, research suggests
21 Jul 2020
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A Crow to Pluck
Foxes and crows may need to be culled to protect ground-nesting birds, study suggests
21 Jul 2020
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melting ice
Global warming could see most polar bears disappear from Arctic by 2100
20 Jul 2020
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Skywatch
'Now is the time to watch': The Neowise comet will be closest to Earth in the coming days
18 Jul 2020
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Questions answered
Q&A: What do you want to know about Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions and health advice?
16 Jul 2020
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Stephen Donnelly
Health Minister: 'If the R-rate continues at 1.8 for three weeks, we could have 150 cases a day'
16 Jul 2020
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Climate Change
Siberian temperatures reach 38 degrees with forests going up in flames
16 Jul 2020
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Space race
Bad weather delays launch as UAE races China and US to Mars
15 Jul 2020
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Placenta
Mother passed Covid-19 on to baby in the womb, study suggests
14 Jul 2020
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Burning issue
Opinion: We need serious help to 'stop burning stuff' to heat our homes
Prof John Wenger
11 Jul 2020
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Coronavirus
Explainer: What we know about Covid-19 and airborne transmission
10 Jul 2020
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WHO
There is 'emerging evidence' that coronavirus can spread beyond 2m by air - WHO
8 Jul 2020
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Black Death
Yes, there is a case of bubonic plague in China. No, it's not something to worry about.
7 Jul 2020
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Family Tree
'Tiny bug slayer': Scientists discover 10cm creature that may be related to dinosaurs
7 Jul 2020
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symptomatic
Majority of children and teenagers with Covid-19 only experience mild symptoms, according to new research
26 Jun 2020
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Ring of Fire
Partial solar eclipse wows stargazers in Africa, Asia and the Middle East
22 Jun 2020
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Liftoff
WATCH: SpaceX launches dozens of satellites in Starlink mission
13 Jun 2020
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Selling our genes
Beaumont researchers change opt-out deadline for genomics study following calls by Health Minister
Updated 12 Jun 2020
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Covid-19
WHO's Michael Ryan: 'By no means is this over'
10 Jun 2020
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Siberia
Temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius reported above Arctic Circle
9 Jun 2020
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Opinion
'I live in Direct Provision and our kids are not immune to racial discrimination'
Owodunni Ola Mustapha
9 Jun 2020
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nui galway
High blood pressure can double risk of Covid-19 death, study says
5 Jun 2020
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Surgisphere
Hydroxychloroquine study in Lancet pulled after authors couldn't verify data
4 Jun 2020
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The Lancet
'Much lower risk' of Covid-19 spreading beyond one metre - study
2 Jun 2020
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orbital
'Please come aboard': SpaceX crew enter International Space Station after historic journey
Updated 31 May 2020
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launch america
Lift off! Historic first as SpaceX rocket carries Nasa astronauts into orbit
Updated 30 May 2020
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return to orbit
SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts postponed due to bad weather
Updated 27 May 2020
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college times
The new Munster Technological University will be established in 2021
26 May 2020
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race for a cure
Potential Covid-19 drug could shorten recovery time and offer short-term immunity
19 May 2020
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hydroxychloroquine
Drug backed by Donald Trump does not help treat Covid-19, according to new research
15 May 2020
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Coronavirus
Children 'not significantly contributing' to spread of Covid-19 at home or in schools
13 May 2020
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