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A complete list of the sharks in Irish waters has just been published
As HPV-linked cancers increase, should boys get the HPV vaccine?
Irish scientists' breakthrough could lead to virus immunity
Climate change could be a lot worse than we first thought...
Last year was the warmest year ever recorded
Ireland has the worst rates in the world for drinking during pregnancy
Norway is killing FM radio - against the wishes of most listeners
Almost a quarter of Irish people's senses overlap, say these Young Scientists
Weekend exercise may be as good as daily trips to the gym
Flu epidemic will peak in the next two weeks
The science of the Cork accent: This year's BT Young Scientist expo is already turning heads
Research reveals 'highly unusual' behaviour of male monkey trying to have sex with female deer
7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes the Philippines
Super-strong man-made spider silk could soon be used to repair spinal cords
China wants to go back to the moon and it could happen as soon as next year
Humans have a new organ and it's thanks to surgeons in Limerick
An iceberg the size of Mayo is about to break off Antarctica - and could start a chain reaction
Dublin's Port Tunnel is getting a new system to catch people speeding
Gastric bypass surgery helps obese teens keep weight off but can lead to more surgery
Success of e-cigarettes cautiously backed by Hiqa report
It's official: The so-called hiatus in global warming is a myth
A new study suggests living near a busy road could increase your chances of dementia
Woman in UK hospitalised after taking herbal remedies for New Year detox
Sugar-free drinks won't help you lose weight
Why pain feels more... well, painful in cold weather
Doomsday in Dublin: The impending apocalypse and what we can do to stop it
'Humans Need Not Apply': Is this a sign of the future?
Your dog can remember what you did
Star attractions: Here's what we'll be seeing in the skies in 2017
Giving up cigarettes? Vaping might not be the solution
'What is this thing that we all really like and is called music?'
'Children should be screened for cholesterol to cut down on heart attacks'
Driverless cars - another step towards Big Brother?
Over 350,000 people died from alcohol-related cancer in just one year
Dutch IVF clinic says 26 women may have been fertilised with the wrong sperm
The skills you need to stay ahead of the workplace robot
New research suggests e-cigarettes could be harmful to gums
The secrets to long life from some of the oldest people in the world
Here's why Christmas dinner gives you a food coma
Competitive males are a blessing and a curse