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Science
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2025
FactCheck
Debunked: A study into music's effect on cells doesn't show Beethoven's 5th can 'fight cancer'
(don't) get ready with me
Skin-care routine videos commonly show 'harmful' (and expensive) regimens for children
FactCheck
FactCheck: False claims about toxins, Vitamin D and ‘cooked’ skin in viral claims about suncream
el scorchio
'Omega block' means hot weather here to stay for at least another week, Met Éireann boss says
InvestigatesImpactThe Journal Investigates work on exposing data centre emissions shortlisted for global award
FactCheck
Debunked: No, the electricity blackouts in Spain and Portugal were not caused by a solar flare
FactCheck
FactCheck: Studies of millions of children show there is no connection between autism and vaccines
world heritage day
Two historic locations added to Ireland's tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites
Squid Game
Watch: The world's largest known squid species has been filmed alive in the wild for the first time
A1 from AI
Leaving Cert examiners offer €100,000 contract to research how AI can be used to correct papers
Aerial survey
Don't be alarmed if you spot this plane flying very low to the ground in Kerry and Clare
state of the climate
Five key graphs that show 2024's spiralling climate change in Ireland and worldwide
Record levels of greenhouse gas concentrations, temperatures, rainfall and glacier loss were experienced last year.
Furry Friends
Scientists looking to de-extinct the woolly mammoth have created a 'woolly mouse'
Scientists working towards re-establishing woolly mammoths have made woolly mice.
not so deep impact
Good news! Nasa dramatically reduces the chances that 'city killer' asteroid will hit Earth
what's the quark
Black holes, particle physics and dark matter: Why is Ireland finally applying to join CERN?
Ireland is set to apply for associate membership status of the major European scientific body today – but why has it taken so long?
InvestigatesSoil Invaders
Fight against invasive plants costing councils millions and may never end
Invasive species are destroying the environment and cost local authorities over €8.5 million in just four years.
They are are still proliferating in many parts of the country despite this cost
Controlling the spread of Japanese knotweed was the top driver of spending
Expert: 'Invasive species are the second biggest driver of biodiversity loss on the planet'
Young Scientist
This low-cost camera system detects cars breaking red-lights and sends details to gardaí
Three students came up with the idea after seeing drivers run red lights on their way to school.
Looking Back
Elections, Eurovision and Fine Gael departures: The most read articles on The Journal in 2024
A look at the top 20 stories on TheJournal.ie last year.
All time
Extreme Weather
'Dangerous new heights' of climate change displaced millions of people around the world in 2024
InvestigatesData Centres
What happens now? Data centres being built outside Ireland may be better for the environment
The Journal Investigates finds that renewable energy in other EU countries can offer a greener solution to Ireland’s ‘dirty’ data centres.
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