https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/en-ieRTÉ 2023-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 19:42:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1124/1418322-dublin-riot-social-media-radical-indifference-online-harm/Tackling the weaponisation of fear online means challenging widespread "radical indifference" to contentFri, 24 Nov 2023 14:01:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1124/1418322-dublin-riot-social-media-radical-indifference-online-harm/Irelandhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1124/1418303-israel-hamas-ceasefire-gaza-aid-agencies/With winter coming, the situation can only get worse unless this pause extends into a more permanent ceasefireFri, 24 Nov 2023 12:21:04 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1124/1418303-israel-hamas-ceasefire-gaza-aid-agencies/Middle Easthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1124/1418174-ellen-obyrne-dewitt-irish-music-recordings-new-york/Ellen O'Byrne's New York business played a key role in recording and distributing Irish music over a century agoFri, 24 Nov 2023 09:20:32 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1124/1418174-ellen-obyrne-dewitt-irish-music-recordings-new-york/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1394334-kate-bush-ireland-music-work-most-wuthering-heights-day-ever-dublin/A look at the life, work and many Irish connections of Kate BushWed, 22 Nov 2023 09:59:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1394334-kate-bush-ireland-music-work-most-wuthering-heights-day-ever-dublin/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1123/1418117-padlock-icon-internet-browser-encryption-security/The padlock symbol means data sent between the web server and the user's computer is encryptedThu, 23 Nov 2023 12:27:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1123/1418117-padlock-icon-internet-browser-encryption-security/Science and Technologyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1418009-jfk-kennedy-funeral-1963-black-watch-band-scotland/The Black Watch regiment band's presence at the funeral owed much to an earlier performance in November 1963 at the White HouseWed, 22 Nov 2023 20:22:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1418009-jfk-kennedy-funeral-1963-black-watch-band-scotland/JFKhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1417881-eblana-theatre-busaras-dublin-history-plays/The Eblana theatre ensured the capital city's main bus station was also a busy cultural and social space for many decadesWed, 22 Nov 2023 12:27:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1417881-eblana-theatre-busaras-dublin-history-plays/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1410733-bugsy-malones-youth-gang-dublin-subculture-crime/The term was used to describe a gang of youths who were associated with various crimes in Dublin's inner city in 1976Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:00:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1410733-bugsy-malones-youth-gang-dublin-subculture-crime/Crimehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1417782-forensic-science-gaza-hamas-tunnels-israel-defence-forces/Experienced forensic investigators in underground exploration use a range of above-ground technologies before starting to digWed, 22 Nov 2023 07:36:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1417782-forensic-science-gaza-hamas-tunnels-israel-defence-forces/Forensic sciencehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1417786-black-friday-sales-offers-consumer-psychology/Part of the appeal is how the adverts tap into the psychology of how we value and spend moneyWed, 22 Nov 2023 09:24:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1417786-black-friday-sales-offers-consumer-psychology/Black Fridayhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1121/1417686-napoleon-ridley-scott-film-history-myths-legends/Did Napoleon really fire at the pyramids? Was he present at Marie Antoinette's execution? And what was the story with Josephine?Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:00:17 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1121/1417686-napoleon-ridley-scott-film-history-myths-legends/Napoleonhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1121/1417656-maidan-protests-kyiv-ukraine-november-2013-activism-politics-russia/The events of a decade ago continue to influence the development of Ukraine and are deeply entwined with Russian military aggressionTue, 21 Nov 2023 12:19:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1121/1417656-maidan-protests-kyiv-ukraine-november-2013-activism-politics-russia/Ukrainehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1120/1417424-russia-israel-gaza-ukraine-politics/Russia hopes a war in the Middle East will redirect Western public opinion, support and military resources away from UkraineMon, 20 Nov 2023 09:28:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1120/1417424-russia-israel-gaza-ukraine-politics/Russiahttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1120/1417445-traffic-laws-rules-offences-society-psychology/The puzzle of why some people obey and others disobey traffic laws extends beyond enforcement to the fabric of society itselfMon, 20 Nov 2023 12:34:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1120/1417445-traffic-laws-rules-offences-society-psychology/Societyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1121/1417645-far-right-social-media-influencer-culture/Far-right figures are using the strategies of influencer culture to spread reactionary messages and monetise their politicsTue, 21 Nov 2023 09:28:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1121/1417645-far-right-social-media-influencer-culture/Social Mediahttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1120/1417453-gaa-innovations-developments-other-sports/What ideas and innovations could the GAA introduce from other sports to progress and develop Gaelic games?Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:58:27 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1120/1417453-gaa-innovations-developments-other-sports/GAAhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1116/1416610-laser-technology-society-gadgets-devices-explainer/Lasers enhance the functionality of many of our gadgets and devices, but what are they and just how much do we use them?Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:58:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1116/1416610-laser-technology-society-gadgets-devices-explainer/Sciencehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1115/1416727-children-kids-bad-behaviour-home-school-psychology/If children behave well in one setting, the good news is that we know they are capable of doing the same at homeWed, 15 Nov 2023 18:46:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1115/1416727-children-kids-bad-behaviour-home-school-psychology/Parentinghttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1117/1416828-fionn-mac-cumhaill-the-fianna-legends-folklore/You'll find some suprising names on the list of people who've had a relationship with the tales of Fionn mac Cumhaill and the FiannaFri, 17 Nov 2023 16:09:29 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1117/1416828-fionn-mac-cumhaill-the-fianna-legends-folklore/Folklorehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1117/1140447-ireland-emergency-second-world-war-food-drink-black-loaf-tea/From the "black loaf" to a shortage of tea, the Emergency's hardships forced Ireland to try out many alternative foodstuffsFri, 17 Nov 2023 07:41:56 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1117/1140447-ireland-emergency-second-world-war-food-drink-black-loaf-tea/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1115/1416249-how-to-have-sex-molly-manning-walker-sexual-consent/Molly Manning Walker has produced an authentic portrayal of the riotous, noisy and confused mayhem of teen yearsWed, 15 Nov 2023 12:26:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1115/1416249-how-to-have-sex-molly-manning-walker-sexual-consent/https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1116/1416685-politicians-comparisons-hitler-nazis-putin-russia-israel-palestine/It's a comparison which is unproductive at best and dangerous at worst as it effectively kills public debateThu, 16 Nov 2023 09:19:57 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1116/1416685-politicians-comparisons-hitler-nazis-putin-russia-israel-palestine/Societyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1416413-international-criminal-court-israel-gaza-palestine-ireland-state-referral/It's clear that war crimes within the Court's jurisdiction have been committed in Israel and Palestine before, on and since October 7thTue, 14 Nov 2023 11:28:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1416413-international-criminal-court-israel-gaza-palestine-ireland-state-referral/War Crimeshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1113/1416224-cassiopeia-constellation-lsi61303-stars-brightness-wind-energies/Researchers are assessing what's behind unusual behaviour in the Cassiopeia constellation involving the changing brightness of starsMon, 13 Nov 2023 11:30:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1113/1416224-cassiopeia-constellation-lsi61303-stars-brightness-wind-energies/Spacehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1116/1416699-ireland-covid-inquiry/It will need to be transparent, independent and ask the right questions about what we've experienced since March 13th 2020Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:19:04 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1116/1416699-ireland-covid-inquiry/Irelandhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1115/1416215-energy-climate-action-sustainability-ireland-2050-tomorrow-tonight-paul-deane/These changes go well beyond pollution reduction and would simply make Ireland a much better place to liveWed, 15 Nov 2023 15:59:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1115/1416215-energy-climate-action-sustainability-ireland-2050-tomorrow-tonight-paul-deane/Ireland 2050: Tomorrow Tonighthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1415344-carbon-footprint-food-meat-vegetables-ireland/Achievable changes to the familiar foods we eat would represent a 25% reduction in emissions from our current eating patternsTue, 14 Nov 2023 12:25:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1415344-carbon-footprint-food-meat-vegetables-ireland/Foodhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1416223-ireland-flooding-climate-change-data-technology-stopfloods4ie/Researchers are working on a robust flood alarm system to alert local authorities to potential flooding events in local areasTue, 14 Nov 2023 09:24:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1416223-ireland-flooding-climate-change-data-technology-stopfloods4ie/Climatehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1113/1415749-blood-pressure-hypertension-explainer/Why is hypertension called the "silent killer" - and why is it so relevant to Ireland?Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:57:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1113/1415749-blood-pressure-hypertension-explainer/Blood Pressurehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1117/1416810-ai-generated-stories-chatgpt-prompts/While the technology is relatively new, the trajectory for AI-written stories isn't necessarily upwardsFri, 17 Nov 2023 12:27:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1117/1416810-ai-generated-stories-chatgpt-prompts/Mediahttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1116/1416881-artificial-intelligence-risks-rewards-chatgpt-generative-ai-agi/AI's quickening pace of development has led to a plethora of coverage and concern over what might come nextThu, 16 Nov 2023 17:40:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1116/1416881-artificial-intelligence-risks-rewards-chatgpt-generative-ai-agi/Artificial Intelligencehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1408977-william-butler-yeats-nobel-prize-literature-1923/Then and now, the poet was identified with Ireland in a way contemporaries like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw never wereTue, 14 Nov 2023 07:39:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1408977-william-butler-yeats-nobel-prize-literature-1923/Literaturehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1110/1415812-kathleen-lynn-diaries-mayo-st-ultans-national-childrens-hospital-ireland/Her diaries tell the story of an innovative and revolutionary activist devoted to the cause of women, workers and IrelandFri, 10 Nov 2023 12:27:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1110/1415812-kathleen-lynn-diaries-mayo-st-ultans-national-childrens-hospital-ireland/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1113/1416176-embodied-cognition-learning-schools-science/Researchers have been using embodied cognition to teach science concepts in Irish schoolsMon, 13 Nov 2023 09:32:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1113/1416176-embodied-cognition-learning-schools-science/Sciencehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1108/1350467-clerys-clock-dublin-oconnell-street-history-legacy/One of the mainstays of city life for over 170 years, the store's iconic clock provided a meeting place for generations of DublinersWed, 08 Nov 2023 07:39:31 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1108/1350467-clerys-clock-dublin-oconnell-street-history-legacy/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1109/1415523-julia-clarke-public-kiss-crime-blackrock-louth-ireland-de-valera-1937/A woman was effectively banished from the country for the crime of kissing of a boy in public in Co Louth in 1937Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:29:37 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1109/1415523-julia-clarke-public-kiss-crime-blackrock-louth-ireland-de-valera-1937/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1109/1415575-ireland-great-famine-evictions-wreckers-levellers/These reviled figures were involved in the evictions of some 250,000 Irish families during the 1840s and 1850sThu, 09 Nov 2023 10:58:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1109/1415575-ireland-great-famine-evictions-wreckers-levellers/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1109/1415534-lager-origins-yeast-history-science-microbiology/It's a tale of power, economics, science and innovation – with some sex thrown in for good measureThu, 09 Nov 2023 16:00:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1109/1415534-lager-origins-yeast-history-science-microbiology/Beerhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1113/1117988-storms-ireland/A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting Ireland.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:24:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1113/1117988-storms-ireland/Weatherhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1110/1415751-greenland-ancient-soil-ice-sheet-global-warming-climate-change/Lessons from the natural warming that occured in Greenland can help us understand the Earth we are now creating for the futureFri, 10 Nov 2023 15:49:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1110/1415751-greenland-ancient-soil-ice-sheet-global-warming-climate-change/Climate Changehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1106/1414832-irish-sports-scandals-shergar-thierry-henry-saipan-lansdowne-road-riots-boxing-michelle-smith-/From kidnapping and riots to fights and arrests, here are 10 scandalous moments from Irish sport which kept us all agogMon, 06 Nov 2023 12:33:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1106/1414832-irish-sports-scandals-shergar-thierry-henry-saipan-lansdowne-road-riots-boxing-michelle-smith-/Sporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1109/1415318-office-of-the-ombudsman-explainer-public-service-providers-complaints-investigations/The Office is where to go with complaints about the actions or decisions of a wide range of public service providersThu, 09 Nov 2023 12:22:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1109/1415318-office-of-the-ombudsman-explainer-public-service-providers-complaints-investigations/Ombudsman's Officehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1108/1415296-why-handwriting-is-good-for-your-brain/Research over the years has pointed out that there are many advantages and benefits to writing by handWed, 08 Nov 2023 12:31:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1108/1415296-why-handwriting-is-good-for-your-brain/Psychologyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1107/1415046-teens-schools-ireland-active-transport-cycling-walking-educational-provision/Research has found disparities between areas are not due to population size, but are more to do with differences in educational provision.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:26:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1107/1415046-teens-schools-ireland-active-transport-cycling-walking-educational-provision/Transporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1102/1414271-molar-pregnancy-explainer-cancer-risk/It can be challenging for women to explain this complex pregnancy, while grieving a loss and dealing with a cancer riskThu, 02 Nov 2023 10:28:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1102/1414271-molar-pregnancy-explainer-cancer-risk/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1108/1415292-sleep-winter/While humans don't hibernate, researchers found that we need more sleep during the colder months of the yearWed, 08 Nov 2023 09:33:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1108/1415292-sleep-winter/Sleephttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1107/1414966-cold-flu-hay-fever-symptoms-winter-autumn/While there is some overlap, there are a few key symptoms to help you distinguish between colds, flu and hay feverTue, 07 Nov 2023 09:28:31 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1107/1414966-cold-flu-hay-fever-symptoms-winter-autumn/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1103/1411319-carnsore-point-anti-nuclear-protests-wexford-ireland-history/The Carnsore Point festivals in the 1970s helped put a stop to the ESB's plans for a nuclear power plantFri, 03 Nov 2023 15:57:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1103/1411319-carnsore-point-anti-nuclear-protests-wexford-ireland-history/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1106/1414825-accidental-managers-promotion-training-leadership-emotional-intelligence/It's the curse of the accidental manager, people who have moved up the corporate ladder without formal management or leadership trainingMon, 06 Nov 2023 09:20:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1106/1414825-accidental-managers-promotion-training-leadership-emotional-intelligence/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1111/1089533-martinmas-blood-sacrifice-rites-ireland-november-11th/Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on MartinmasSat, 11 Nov 2023 08:19:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1111/1089533-martinmas-blood-sacrifice-rites-ireland-november-11th/Folklorehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1103/1414562-beatles-new-song-now-and-then-artificial-intelligence/How the Beatles released their 'final' song with a little help from AI, decades after the death of John LennonFri, 03 Nov 2023 19:02:45 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1103/1414562-beatles-new-song-now-and-then-artificial-intelligence/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1102/1414242-ireland-houses-costs-prices-affordability/Right now, the policy focus in this country appears to be on helping people to pay for unaffordable accommodationThu, 02 Nov 2023 09:34:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1102/1414242-ireland-houses-costs-prices-affordability/Housinghttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1107/1415149-neurodiversity-workplace-advantages-strengths/Society's view of neurodiversity is often directed towards the challenges, but this doesn't show the value of neurodivergent strengthsTue, 07 Nov 2023 15:56:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1107/1415149-neurodiversity-workplace-advantages-strengths/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1103/1391531-electric-car-batteries-end-of-life-recycling-hazards-fires-electric-shock/The good news is that they're highly recyclable, but the process can be hazardous due to potential fires and other dangersFri, 03 Nov 2023 07:27:03 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1103/1391531-electric-car-batteries-end-of-life-recycling-hazards-fires-electric-shock/Transporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1103/1414136-dog-humans-relationship-bonding/Our relationship with dogs goes back thousands of years to when we hunted in packs alongside wolvesFri, 03 Nov 2023 09:23:29 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1103/1414136-dog-humans-relationship-bonding/Dogshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1102/1414251-inside-the-gaza-metro-the-network-of-hamas-tunnels-under-gaza/What can Israeli soldiers expect when they enter this vast network of interconnected tunnels?Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:24:56 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1102/1414251-inside-the-gaza-metro-the-network-of-hamas-tunnels-under-gaza/Militaryhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1026/1411906-politics-political-views-workplace-organisations-wix-israel-palestine-gaza-hamas/The turmoil in the workplace over political views represents an extension of the growing politicisation of corporate lifeThu, 26 Oct 2023 09:23:43 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1026/1411906-politics-political-views-workplace-organisations-wix-israel-palestine-gaza-hamas/Work and careershttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1101/1414010-tips-home-heating-energy-bills-boiler-radiators-ventilation/Winter means having the heating on more often so here;'s how to have a comfortable home with optimal energy useWed, 01 Nov 2023 09:19:53 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1101/1414010-tips-home-heating-energy-bills-boiler-radiators-ventilation/Energyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1101/1414063-israel-hamas-gaza-ground-war-idf/Experience tells us a land war and urban warfare won't go well - and faltering international support suggests the world knows it tooWed, 01 Nov 2023 12:24:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1101/1414063-israel-hamas-gaza-ground-war-idf/Militaryhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1023/1408751-have-you-met-an-online-friend-in-real-life/New research shows over a third of young Irish people have met an online friend in real lifeMon, 23 Oct 2023 14:35:47 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1023/1408751-have-you-met-an-online-friend-in-real-life/Irelandhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1031/1413825-sleep-urban-noise-bright-lights-cities-towns/Here are some of the steps which a town or city can take to reduce night noise and help its citizens to sleep betterTue, 31 Oct 2023 09:31:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1031/1413825-sleep-urban-noise-bright-lights-cities-towns/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1101/1414049-concha-piquer-spanish-singer-profile-franco/The story of Concha Piquer, the Spanish singer known for her singular attitude and strength of willWed, 01 Nov 2023 15:56:03 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1101/1414049-concha-piquer-spanish-singer-profile-franco/Spainhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1031/1413832-league-of-ireland-ownership-community-supporters-investors/With just six of the 20 league clubs now owned by supporters, fears are growing of an 'arms race' in private spendingTue, 31 Oct 2023 15:53:12 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1031/1413832-league-of-ireland-ownership-community-supporters-investors/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412714-marcus-tullius-cicero-populism-authoritarianism-caesar-roman-empire/Don't make the same mistake as the Romans, listen to Cicero to save us from populism and authoritarianismTue, 24 Oct 2023 15:59:54 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412714-marcus-tullius-cicero-populism-authoritarianism-caesar-roman-empire/Philosophyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/1412489-deepfakes-study-ucc-wartime-russia-ukraine/Deepfakes undermined public trust to the point that many refused to believe any footage coming from the Russia-Ukraine conflictWed, 25 Oct 2023 19:01:29 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/1412489-deepfakes-study-ucc-wartime-russia-ukraine/Mediahttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412626-app-green-cycle-walking-routes-dublin-air-quality-data/Using air quality data, the app would suggest routes through the city for pedestrians and cyclists avoiding the worst pollutionTue, 24 Oct 2023 10:02:38 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412626-app-green-cycle-walking-routes-dublin-air-quality-data/Sustainabilityhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412662-long-cold-covid-respiratory-infections-health-effects/New research has found the existence of long-lasting health effects from respiratory infections that are currently going unrecognisedTue, 24 Oct 2023 11:48:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412662-long-cold-covid-respiratory-infections-health-effects/Healthhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1020/1412054-human-induced-climate-change-irish-weather/New research finds science for Ireland is now clear: human-driven climate change is discernible in Irish weather recordsFri, 20 Oct 2023 16:49:33 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1020/1412054-human-induced-climate-change-irish-weather/Climate Changehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1020/1389039-older-people-sexuality-sex-lives-soceity-media-depictions-/You'll find few positive depictions of old age sexuality yet research confirms the importance of active sex lives to this cohortFri, 20 Oct 2023 06:07:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1020/1389039-older-people-sexuality-sex-lives-soceity-media-depictions-/Sexualityhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/1412861-germany-israel-memory-politics-vergangenheitsaufarbeitung/There's a tendency to hold up the German process of dealing with its past as a gold standard to emulateWed, 25 Oct 2023 16:05:04 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/1412861-germany-israel-memory-politics-vergangenheitsaufarbeitung/Germanyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1020/1411851-research-hitting-snooze-button-sleep-quality/New research shows hitting the snooze button for a few extra minutes in bed isn't a bad thingFri, 20 Oct 2023 09:45:15 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1020/1411851-research-hitting-snooze-button-sleep-quality/Sleephttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1019/1411562-trees-ireland-culture-identity-folklore-history/Trees are fundamental to our sense of place and identity and can become symbols of cultural and political powerThu, 19 Oct 2023 12:39:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1019/1411562-trees-ireland-culture-identity-folklore-history/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1023/1411996-u2-creative-collaboration-great-groups-creative-thinking/Whether or not you're a fan, there's plenty to learn from U2's commitment to the creative process if you want to be a great groupMon, 23 Oct 2023 16:03:35 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1023/1411996-u2-creative-collaboration-great-groups-creative-thinking/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/1412825-burren-farming-sustainability-winterage/The BurrenLIFE project developed a blueprint for sustainable farming to meet the needs of both farmers and the environmentWed, 25 Oct 2023 12:20:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/1412825-burren-farming-sustainability-winterage/The Burrenhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1027/1413160-halloween-barm-brack-barn-brack-1927/A fierce debate broke out in 1927 between Barners and Barmers on on the proper name of the cake associated with Halloween celebrationsFri, 27 Oct 2023 12:25:09 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1027/1413160-halloween-barm-brack-barn-brack-1927/Halloweenhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/1412925-goth-fashion-history/Goth's visual style has left as vivid a legacy as its music, one that inspires designers, creatives and today's teenagersWed, 25 Oct 2023 15:05:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/1412925-goth-fashion-history/Fashionhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1031/1408757-islandmagee-witch-trials-exhibition/The Islandmagee witches exhibition is about finding new ways to understand and commemorate Irish witch trialsTue, 31 Oct 2023 12:26:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1031/1408757-islandmagee-witch-trials-exhibition/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1026/1006125-the-science-of-horror-movies/Halloween is a great time watch a scary movie, but what's the science behind why we keep watching even when it scares us?Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:27:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1026/1006125-the-science-of-horror-movies/Horror Movieshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1023/1412430-ghost-stories-medieval-ireland-folklore-halloween-samhain/These ghost stories remind us we're not so different from our medieval ancestors: we love a good scareMon, 23 Oct 2023 11:49:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1023/1412430-ghost-stories-medieval-ireland-folklore-halloween-samhain/Halloweenhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1027/1411282-penalty-points-bank-holiday-weekends-traffic-offences/Double penalty points on public holidays have been introduced In other jurisdictions to help decrease road accidents and fatalitiesFri, 27 Oct 2023 09:21:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1027/1411282-penalty-points-bank-holiday-weekends-traffic-offences/Transporthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/914860-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-run-a-marathon/Here's how those 26.2 miles affect your body, from heart and joints to sweat glands and blood volumeWed, 25 Oct 2023 06:57:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1025/914860-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-run-a-marathon/Marathonhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412661-marathon-running-psychological-challenges-tips/Here are some insights from 21 long-distance runners into strategies that could help your marathon performanceTue, 24 Oct 2023 11:46:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412661-marathon-running-psychological-challenges-tips/Marathonshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412687-watching-films-mental-health-movie-therapy-psychology/Because of the effect that films can have, there's growing interest in using them as a therapeutic tool.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:28:38 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1024/1412687-watching-films-mental-health-movie-therapy-psychology/Psychologyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1023/1412417-pulverised-fuel-ash-coal-fired-power-stations-recycling/The ash from burning coal in power stations can be put to good use by the construction industryMon, 23 Oct 2023 09:59:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1023/1412417-pulverised-fuel-ash-coal-fired-power-stations-recycling/Sustainabilityhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1022/1412238-javier-milei-argentina-presidential-election/Milei's political rise is inextricably tied to his deep affection for his late dog, an English mastiff named ConanSun, 22 Oct 2023 07:30:21 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1022/1412238-javier-milei-argentina-presidential-election/Argentinahttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1020/1411975-limerick-prison-new-womens-wing-penal-reform/The new women's wing is not Ireland's first experiment in progressive incarcerationFri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1020/1411975-limerick-prison-new-womens-wing-penal-reform/Irelandhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1019/1411806-internet-community-radio-ireland-history/Transformations in the technologies we use to listen to radio are breathing new life into a medium which has existed for well over a centuryThu, 19 Oct 2023 17:04:08 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1019/1411806-internet-community-radio-ireland-history/Mediahttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1019/1411699-psychology-misunderstanding-money-common-mistakes/We can learn a lot from the psychology of financial decisions to help avoid losing moneyThu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:21 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1019/1411699-psychology-misunderstanding-money-common-mistakes/moneyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1018/1411576-new-maths-curriculum-primary-school-ireland/Too often we learn by memorising without understanding, but the new primary school maths curriculum changes thisWed, 18 Oct 2023 15:52:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1018/1411576-new-maths-curriculum-primary-school-ireland/Educationhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1018/1402495-colocation-renewable-energy-land-use-resources-net-zero-2050/By co-locating renewable energy projects we can maximise efficiency through shared resources and infrastructureWed, 18 Oct 2023 12:02:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1018/1402495-colocation-renewable-energy-land-use-resources-net-zero-2050/Energyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1018/1411502-anxiety-fear-heart-pounding-physiology-psychology/A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience and physiology of fearWed, 18 Oct 2023 09:44:23 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1018/1411502-anxiety-fear-heart-pounding-physiology-psychology/Psychologyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1017/1411303-definition-family-irish-law-constitution-ireland-referendum/The ongoing delay in announcing a referendum on the definition of family reflects the complexity of the issueTue, 17 Oct 2023 15:16:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1017/1411303-definition-family-irish-law-constitution-ireland-referendum/Familyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1017/1411306-irish-whiskey-distillery-history-biomarkers-volatile-congeners-authentication/Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey, but very little growth occurred in the sector until relatively recentlyTue, 17 Oct 2023 11:52:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1017/1411306-irish-whiskey-distillery-history-biomarkers-volatile-congeners-authentication/Drinkhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1017/1389911-just-what-can-the-president-of-ireland-actually-say-and-do/While there are significant restrictions on what the President can do, the Constitution places few limitations on what he or she might sayTue, 17 Oct 2023 08:31:08 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1017/1389911-just-what-can-the-president-of-ireland-actually-say-and-do/Politicshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1016/1411180-the-maths-behind-soft-moon-landings/Recent events highlight how difficult it is to achieve a safe ('soft') and successful lunar landing, but without it, all else failsMon, 16 Oct 2023 16:07:17 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1016/1411180-the-maths-behind-soft-moon-landings/Spacehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1016/1411107-why-do-leaves-change-colour-autumn/Depending on which chemicals are found in the leaf, they can turn different shades of yellow or orange or even redMon, 16 Oct 2023 12:15:27 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1016/1411107-why-do-leaves-change-colour-autumn/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1016/1409316-unread-emails-inbox-time-management-overchoice/4 tips to manage the time demands of digital communication when there's just so much to doMon, 16 Oct 2023 09:46:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1016/1409316-unread-emails-inbox-time-management-overchoice/Psychologyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1013/1410741-dave-gallaher-donegal-all-blacks-new-zealand-rugby-captain/When the New Zealand rugby team went on tour in 1905 they were captained by Dave Gallaher from Ramelton, Co DonegalFri, 13 Oct 2023 15:37:29 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1013/1410741-dave-gallaher-donegal-all-blacks-new-zealand-rugby-captain/Rugbyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1013/1410652-harry-clarke-geneva-window-wt-cosgrave-wolfsonian-florida-hugh-lane-gallery/In 1927 the Irish government commissioned a stained glass window from Harry Clarke, but it was never displayed. What went wrong?Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:35:15 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1013/1410652-harry-clarke-geneva-window-wt-cosgrave-wolfsonian-florida-hugh-lane-gallery/Historyhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1013/1410628-plastic-production-bio-based-plastics-environmental-impact/By pivoting away from fossil fuel-based plastic, we can greatly decrease plastics' negative environmental impactsFri, 13 Oct 2023 09:25:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1013/1410628-plastic-production-bio-based-plastics-environmental-impact/Science and Technology