Next stop, Venus: Juice succeeds in first lunar-Earth flyby
In a world-first, the spacecraft completed a high-risk slingshot manoeuvre around the moon and Earth to take a shortcut to Jupiter.
4 minute read
Published 03/09/2024
EU project aims to boost healthcare with exoskeletons
The Musculoskeletal Disorder Care project involves researchers from the University of Galway and will test the effectiveness of exoskeletons for healthcare workers.
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Published 03/09/2024
Sustainability and Finance: How Ireland meets the industry’s emerging skills need
A combination of increasing regulation and market demand is creating a growing need for skills in sustainable finance to measure activity for investors and businesses. Ireland has been anticipating this development and has the infrastructure to support the funds industry’s needs.
Published 27/08/2024
How IDA Ireland supports companies’ carbon reporting journey
As carbon reporting becomes a growing part of business operations, here’s how IDA Ireland can support multinationals’ sustainability plans
Published 10/07/2024
Dr Norah Patten to become first Irish person in space
The Mayo-born aeronautical engineer, author and STEM advocate said she is excited to represent Ireland and further our understanding of microgravity research.
3 minute read
Published 01/07/2024
Researchers use AI to uncover the progression of ALS
By using AI, researchers looked at specific cells in the spinal cord that are affected early on by ALS, before the motor neurons start to die.
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Published 01/07/2024
New sensor aims to help farmers cut back on chemical fertiliser
Tyndall has created a real-time sensor that is buried in the soil to help farmers cut back on their use of chemical fertilisers.
3 minute read
Published 01/07/2024
The semiconductor industry is evolving. Here’s what makes Ireland the place for even more innovation
The global semiconductor industry is booming, and Ireland can play a critical role in meeting the industry’s challenges, from meeting manufacturing demand to innovating in quantum computing and AI.
Published 24/06/2024
Irish firm leads ESA project to connect satellites with wind sector
The Dublin company said data from satellites can be used to find suitable sites for wind farms and support monitoring activities.
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Published 04/06/2024