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Science
May
May 2026
off switch
Ireland needs to set a point after which no new gas and oil boilers can be installed - SEAI
FactCheck
Debunked: There is no government scheme offering free cheese to recipients of a hantavirus vaccine
Road Safety
'I miss my old life': Doctor severely injured in hit-and-run speaks out on road safety crisis
Seán Owens was on the way to a house call when he was hit by a car. He lost his right ear and spent nine months in hospital. He can no longer work as a GP.
FactCheck
'Covid 2.0': Pandemic-era conspiracies return after the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship
Did the Covid vaccine cause hantavirus? No. But that hasn’t stopped people saying so.
FactCheck
Debunked: Ivermectin is not a proven cure for cancer, despite claims by famous figures in the US
April
April 2026
not cool
High electricity prices discouraging homeowners from investing in heat pumps - SEAI retrofit tsar
Explainer
Can the government cut carbon tax, and what would happen if it did?
Carbon tax is back on the agenda. Here’s what any changes would mean in the short and long term.
up up and away
Artemis astronauts capture Earth as they leave it behind and blast towards Moon
The astronauts are now on a “free-return” trajectory, which uses the Moon’s gravity to slingshot around it before heading back towards Earth without propulsion.
FactCheck
FactCheck: What does a price map tell us about energy costs in Ireland compared to Europe?
March
March 2026
FactCheck
Debunked: Tony Holohan says health claims falsely attributed to him could cause ‘genuine harm’
The Morning Lead
Just one in six homes eligible for new windows and doors grants
There has been enormous interest in the new grants, with windows firms inundated with enquiries.
Explainer
An 'explosive' meningitis B outbreak has killed two students in the UK. What are the symptoms?
Explainer
Artificial Intelligence at war: How the US and Israel is using AI in its bombing of Iran
The United States has confirmed that it is using artificial intelligence in its bombardment of Iran but it is not a new venture for the American military.
energy security
Environmental groups launch High Court challenge against energy regulator over data centres
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2025
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Shannon Airport was an 'emergency landing' spot for the Space Shuttle if multiple engines failed
Explainer
Incensed locals, claims of compulsory purchase orders - what's going on with the Kinsale greenway?
The project has been the subject of emotive claims by opponents.
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